WJOL

WJOL
Broadcast areaSouthwest Suburban Chicago
Frequency1340 kHz
Branding1340 WJOL
Programming
FormatNews talk/sports
AffiliationsABC News Radio
Fox Sports Radio
Compass Media Networks
Premiere Networks
Ownership
Owner
WCCQ, WERV, WKRS, WSSR, WXLC, WZSR
History
First air date
May 1925[1]
Former call signs
WJBI (1925)[1]
WCLS (1925–1945)[2]
Former frequencies
1400 kHz (1924–1927)[2]
1390 kHz (1927–1928)[2]
1310 kHz (1928–1941)[2]
Call sign meaning
Joliet
Technical information[3]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID62235
ClassC
Power1,000 watts unlimited
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen live
Websitewjol.com

WJOL (1340 AM) is a radio station broadcasting a news talk/sports format. Licensed to Joliet, Illinois, United States, the station is currently owned by Alpha Media, through licensee Alpha Media Licensee LLC. WJOL carries a variety of local programming, as well as nationally syndicated shows.[4] WJOL's studios are located in Crest Hill, and its transmitter site is in Joliet.

  1. ^ a b Ghrist, John R. (1996). Valley Voices: A Radio History. Crossroads Communications. p. 157-163.
  2. ^ a b c d History Cards for WJOL, fcc.gov. Retrieved July 21, 2018.
  3. ^ "Facility Technical Data for WJOL". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  4. ^ Show Schedule, WJOL. Retrieved July 21, 2018.