WYLL
Christian talk radio station in Chicago / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
WYLL (1160 AM) is a commercial radio station in Chicago, Illinois. It originated as WJJD and broadcast some pioneering shows. It is owned by Salem Media Group and airs a Christian talk and teaching radio format. The studios and offices are located in Elk Grove Village. Its daytime transmitter and two-tower array are located off Ballard Road near Interstate 294 in Des Plaines.[3] The nighttime transmitter and six-tower array are off Deer Drive near Interstate 355 in Lockport. WYLL is powered with 50,000 watts, the maximum for commercial AM stations in the U.S. But it must use a directional antenna at all times to protect clear-channel station KSL in Salt Lake City, the dominant Class A station and several Class B stations on 1160 AM.
Broadcast area | Chicago Metropolitan Area |
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Frequency | 1160 kHz |
Branding | AM 1160 WYLL |
Programming | |
Format | Christian talk and teaching |
Ownership | |
Owner |
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History | |
First air date | October 1924 |
Former call signs | WJJD (1924–1997)[1] WSCR (1997–2000)[1] WXRT (2000–2001)[1] |
Technical information[2] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
Facility ID | 28630 |
Class | B |
Power | 50,000 watts |
Transmitter coordinates | 42°2′31″N 87°51′58″W (day antenna) 41°34′23″N 87°59′37″W (night and aux. antenna) |
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Public license information | |
Webcast | Listen Live |
Website | 1160hope.com |
WYLL features programs from national religious leaders such as Dr. David Jeremiah, John MacArthur, Rick Warren, Chuck Swindoll and Jim Daly. Some shows are also hosted by Chicago-area pastors. Hosts pay for time on WYLL and may use their shows to appeal for donations to their ministries.