WBZG

WBZG
Broadcast areaLaSalle / Princeton
Frequency100.9 MHz
Branding100.9 FM Rocks!
Programming
FormatClassic rock
AffiliationsWestwood One
Ownership
Owner
WALS, WGLC-FM, WIVQ, WSTQ, WYYS
History
First air date
March 15, 1970[2]
Former call signs
WGSY (1969–1977)[3]
WIVQ (1977–1984)[3][4]
WLRZ (1984–2000)[4]
Technical information[5]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID69732
ClassA
ERP3,000 watts
HAAT100 meters (330 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
41°18′11″N 89°14′10″W / 41.303°N 89.236°W / 41.303; -89.236
Links
Public license information
Websitewbzg.net

WBZG (100.9 FM) is a radio station licensed to Peru, Illinois, covering, LaSalle, Peru, Princeton, and Vicinity. WBZG airs a classic rock format and is owned by Shaw Media, through licensee Shaw Local Radio Co., after previously being owned by Studstill Media/Mendota Broadcasting, Inc. until April 2023.[6]

  1. ^ Barichello, David. "Shaw Local Radio completes purchase of 8 radio stations". Shaw Local. Shaw Media.
  2. ^ Broadcasting/Cablecasting Yearbook 1982, Broadcasting/Cablecasting. 1982. p. C-75. Retrieved September 11, 2018.
  3. ^ a b History Cards for WBZG, fcc.gov. Retrieved September 11, 2018.
  4. ^ a b Call Sign History, FCC.gov. Retrieved September 11, 2018.
  5. ^ "Facility Technical Data for WBZG". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  6. ^ Barichello, David. "Shaw Local Radio completes purchase of 8 radio stations". Shaw Local. Shaw Media.