WBIG (AM)

WBIG

Aurora, Illinois
Broadcast area	Fox Valley
Frequency	1280 kHz
Branding	AM 1280 WBIG
Programming
Format	Talk/home shopping/sports
Affiliations	USA Radio Network Fox Sports Radio Chicago White Sox Radio Network Chicago Bears Radio Network
Ownership
Owner	William H. Pollack (Auril Broadcasting LLC)
Sister stations	WRMN
History
First air date	December 13, 1938
Former call signs	WMRO (1938–1989) WYSY (1989–1991)
Call sign meaning	"The Big One"
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority	FCC
Facility ID	5217
Class	B
Power	1,000 watts day 500 watts night
Transmitter coordinates	41°46′10.00″N 88°14′44.00″W / 41.7694444°N 88.2455556°W / 41.7694444; -88.2455556 (WBIG)
Translator(s)	105.5 MHz W288EA (Aurora)
Links
Public license information	Public file LMS
Webcast	Listen Live
Website	www.1280wbig.com

WBIG (1280 kHz; "The Big One") is an AM radio station broadcasting a mixed-format of talk, home shopping, and sports. Licensed to Aurora, Illinois, it serves the Fox Valley. The station is currently owned by Auril Broadcasting LLC.