Current Events > Legendary rock radio station 97.9 The Loop is done, bought by Christian network

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EastKingStar 03/06/18 3:54:52 PM #1:	http://wgntv.com/2018/03/06/the-loop-sold-to-christian-broadcasting-company/ CHICAGO -- One of Chicago's longest running and legendary rock stations is about to go away. "The Loop" WLUP 97.9 FM has been sold to the Educational Media Foundation, a non-profit Christian broadcasting company, for $21.5 million. According to Robert Feder, the classic rock station will flip to a noncommercial Christian music format under its K-Love brand, currently heard on a string of suburban radio stations. The deal to sell by current owner, Merlin Media, was filed with the FCC Monday . The station rocked Chicago for over 40 years, and was the home to legends like Johnny B, Steve and Garry, Kevin Matthews -- and many more. No dates have been announced for the switch. --- Son of a Biscuit <cite>EastKingStar posted [p:897288178] in Legendary ... [t:76387073]...</cite> <quote>http://wgntv.com/2018/03/06/the-loop-sold-to-christian-broadcasting-company/ CHICAGO -- One of Chicago's longest running and legendary rock stations is about to go away. "The Loop" WLUP 97.9 FM has been sold to the Educational Media Foundation, a non-profit Christian broadcasting company, for $21.5 million. According to Robert Feder, the classic rock station will flip to a noncommercial Christian music format under its K-Love brand, currently heard on a string of suburban radio stations. The deal to sell by current owner, Merlin Media, was filed with the FCC Monday . The station rocked Chicago for over 40 years, and was the home to legends like Johnny B, Steve and Garry, Kevin Matthews -- and many more. No dates have been announced for the switch.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
CruelBuffalo 03/06/18 3:55:58 PM #2:	People can listen to dadrock just fine on pandora or spotify <cite>CruelBuffalo posted [p:897288241] in Legendary ... [t:76387073]...</cite> <quote>People can listen to dadrock just fine on pandora or spotify</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
BlueScum 03/06/18 3:57:57 PM #3:	K-Love is cancer. --- "colege is a wall mart for your mind" - Ken M <cite>BlueScum posted [p:897288366] in Legendary ... [t:76387073]...</cite> <quote>K-Love is cancer.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
The Admiral 03/06/18 3:58:01 PM #4:	Whatever will those listeners do without 43 minutes of commercials every hour. --- - The Admiral <cite>The Admiral posted [p:897288367] in Legendary ... [t:76387073]...</cite> <quote>Whatever will those listeners do without 43 minutes of commercials every hour.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
EastKingStar 03/06/18 3:59:43 PM #5:	The Admiral posted... Whatever will those listeners do without 43 minutes of commercials every hour. Yeah 97.9 did seem to have a ton of commercials and not have a big variety of music. I prefer 97.1 and 94.7. --- Son of a Biscuit <cite>EastKingStar posted [p:897288454] in Legendary ... [t:76387073]...</cite> <quote><cite>The Admiral posted...</cite> <quote>Whatever will those listeners do without 43 minutes of commercials every hour.</quote> Yeah 97.9 did seem to have a ton of commercials and not have a big variety of music. I prefer 97.1 and 94.7.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
EternalDivide 03/06/18 4:00:36 PM #6:	Over two years later I'm still grieving over the loss of X103.9 in the IE. It switched to pop trash. --- FFVII Remake: A disaster in the making. I'll laugh at whatever I find funny whether you like it or not. <cite>EternalDivide posted [p:897288515] in Legendary ... [t:76387073]...</cite> <quote>Over two years later I'm still grieving over the loss of X103.9 in the IE. It switched to pop trash.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
josifrees 03/06/18 4:01:27 PM #7:	The Admiral posted... Whatever will those listeners do without 43 minutes of commercials every hour. Worship the lord and savior --- Quit Crying <cite>josifrees posted [p:897288561] in Legendary ... [t:76387073]...</cite> <quote><cite>The Admiral posted...</cite> <quote>Whatever will those listeners do without 43 minutes of commercials every hour.</quote> Worship the lord and savior</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
NibeIungsnarf 03/06/18 4:02:06 PM #8:	Imagine caring <cite>NibeIungsnarf posted [p:897288599] in Legendary ... [t:76387073]...</cite> <quote>Imagine caring</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
gnomefromnome 03/06/18 4:03:04 PM #9:	--- Oh my God... That was the dumbest collection of dumbosity I've ever seen! - Famine https://youtu.be/pOtTxMC1ZZQ <cite>gnomefromnome posted [p:897288662] in Legendary ... [t:76387073]...</cite> <quote></quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Forlorn_Ass 03/06/18 4:03:45 PM #10:	EastKingStar posted... The Admiral posted... Whatever will those listeners do without 43 minutes of commercials every hour. Yeah 97.9 did seem to have a ton of commercials and not have a big variety of music. I prefer 97.1 and 94.7. One thing I miss about living in that area was the radio stations. 94.7. .... The ZONE.. --- Her cheeks wobble around like water balloons on a trampoline. <cite>Forlorn_Ass posted [p:897288702] in Legendary ... [t:76387073]...</cite> <quote><cite>EastKingStar posted...</cite> <quote><cite>The Admiral posted...</cite> <quote>Whatever will those listeners do without 43 minutes of commercials every hour.</quote> Yeah 97.9 did seem to have a ton of commercials and not have a big variety of music. I prefer 97.1 and 94.7.</quote> One thing I miss about living in that area was the radio stations. 94.7. .... The ZONE..</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Medz1286 03/06/18 4:03:59 PM #11:	who owned the station and why did they sell it? --- Hi <cite>Medz1286 posted [p:897288715] in Legendary ... [t:76387073]...</cite> <quote>who owned the station and why did they sell it?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
EastKingStar 03/06/18 4:09:34 PM #12:	Forlorn_Ass posted... EastKingStar posted... The Admiral posted... Whatever will those listeners do without 43 minutes of commercials every hour. Yeah 97.9 did seem to have a ton of commercials and not have a big variety of music. I prefer 97.1 and 94.7. One thing I miss about living in that area was the radio stations. 94.7. .... The ZONE.. Oh god you're going way back with that. Those guys trying to be the alternative to Q101, when even Q101 themselves are long gone now. 94.7 now is WLS and it has become my favorite terrestrial radio station. --- Son of a Biscuit <cite>EastKingStar posted [p:897288985] in Legendary ... [t:76387073]...</cite> <quote><cite>Forlorn_Ass posted...</cite> <quote><cite>EastKingStar posted...</cite> <quote><cite>The Admiral posted...</cite> <quote>Whatever will those listeners do without 43 minutes of commercials every hour.</quote> Yeah 97.9 did seem to have a ton of commercials and not have a big variety of music. I prefer 97.1 and 94.7.</quote> One thing I miss about living in that area was the radio stations. 94.7. .... The ZONE..</quote> Oh god you're going way back with that. Those guys trying to be the alternative to Q101, when even Q101 themselves are long gone now. 94.7 now is WLS and it has become my favorite terrestrial radio station.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DevsBro 03/06/18 4:12:06 PM #13:	Radio stations near me change so often I can't keep track of it. Some of the more popular ones and NPR stay the same but every time I find a good gospel or smooth jazz station, it's gone in a few weeks. --- http://backloggery.com/devsbro/sig.gif http://i.imgur.com/kU5vu5N.png Never pepper popcorn <cite>DevsBro posted [p:897289117] in Legendary ... [t:76387073]...</cite> <quote>Radio stations near me change so often I can't keep track of it. Some of the more popular ones and NPR stay the same but every time I find a good gospel or smooth jazz station, it's gone in a few weeks.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Unsugarized_Foo 03/06/18 4:13:25 PM #14:	Cant believe Rock is going down the same road as Ragtag, Old Country, and Disco LIke, for reals --- "All I have is my balls and my word, and I don't break them for anyone!"-Tony Montana <cite>Unsugarized_Foo posted [p:897289195] in Legendary ... [t:76387073]...</cite> <quote>Cant believe Rock is going down the same road as Ragtag, Old Country, and Disco LIke, for reals</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
josifrees 03/06/18 4:15:00 PM #15:	Unsugarized_Foo posted... Cant believe Rock is going down the same road as Ragtag, Old Country, and Disco LIke, for reals Lmao lets call it old rock now --- Quit Crying <cite>josifrees posted [p:897289291] in Legendary ... [t:76387073]...</cite> <quote><cite>Unsugarized_Foo posted...</cite> <quote>Cant believe Rock is going down the same road as Ragtag, Old Country, and Disco LIke, for reals</quote> Lmao lets call it old rock now</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Flockaveli 03/06/18 4:15:07 PM #16:	When's the date for Rock and Roll Demolition Night at Guaranteed Rate Field? --- Chicago, greatest city in the world! <cite>Flockaveli posted [p:897289300] in Legendary ... [t:76387073]...</cite> <quote>When's the date for Rock and Roll Demolition Night at Guaranteed Rate Field?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
HylianFox 03/06/18 4:20:41 PM #17:	i like K-Love, their name sounds like Gay Love --- I like my beer cold, my TV loud, and my homosexuals FUH-LAMING! - Homer Simpson i.imgur.com/a2EzoIs.gif i.imgur.com/rPcGRiP.gif <cite>HylianFox posted [p:897289596] in Legendary ... [t:76387073]...</cite> <quote>i like K-Love, their name sounds like Gay Love</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Unsugarized_Foo 03/06/18 4:30:11 PM #18:	josifrees posted... Unsugarized_Foo posted... Cant believe Rock is going down the same road as Ragtag, Old Country, and Disco LIke, for reals Lmao lets call it old rock now I mean, when Lorde can win best rock video of the year without any real normal rock element, I guess its in order. Hell, she even looked confused, so who knows --- "All I have is my balls and my word, and I don't break them for anyone!"-Tony Montana <cite>Unsugarized_Foo posted [p:897290154] in Legendary ... [t:76387073]...</cite> <quote><cite>josifrees posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Unsugarized_Foo posted...</cite> <quote>Cant believe Rock is going down the same road as Ragtag, Old Country, and Disco LIke, for reals</quote> Lmao lets call it old rock now</quote> I mean, when Lorde can win best rock video of the year without any real normal rock element, I guess its in order. Hell, she even looked confused, so who knows</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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