WLS Celebrates 75 years Of Broadcasting To Chicago
September 21st, 2023 by Paul Greeley“Throughout our history, we have led the way in news, technical innovation and service to the community,” says John Idler, WLS’ GM.
WLS Chicago Airing Parade With A Million Spectators Tomorrow
August 11th, 2023 by Paul GreeleyWith over 1 million spectators, the Bud Billiken Parade holds the distinction of being the oldest and biggest African American parade in the nation. Every August, it has been a day of celebration and family fun marking the beginning of the new school year for generations of Chicago families.
Not Your Typical Local TV News Promos
January 20th, 2023 by Paul GreeleyIn many cases, local TV news promos are easily recognized. But through the years, some stations have gone high concept, hired professional actors or volunteer station employees, to be in carefully scripted skits that don’t look like the news promos you’re used to seeing, at least at first.
John Owens Joins WLS Chicago Creative Services
August 5th, 2022 by Paul GreeleyJohn Owens joins WLS, the ABC O&O in Chicago, as a programing producer on the station’s creative services programming team.
WLS Evening And Late News First In Chicago Feb. Ratings
March 11th, 2022 by Paul GreeleyWhen I get press releases about ratings performances from local TV stations, I reply asking the station to put their performance into context. Why did your station do well do you think? Did you do anything differently in marketing or content? Here’s how WLS, the ABC O&O in Chicago, answered those questions.
WLS Celebrates Return Of Chicago Theater And Performing Arts
October 8th, 2021 by Paul GreeleyChicago Live Again features highlights from Navy Pier’s event, including performances by Chicago Shakespeare Theater, the Black Ensemble Theater, Chicago Children’s Choir, and Broadway in Chicago’s Production of Disney’s Frozen Among Performances.
WLS Airing Special On Chicago’s LGBTQ+ Community
June 25th, 2021 by Paul GreeleyWLS in Chicago is airing a half-hour special to celebrate the people and the stories that comprise the LGBTQ+ tapestry in Chicago, while also exploring some of the top-of-mind issues important to the community.
WLS Chicago’s Cheryl Burton Gives $5,000 To High School Students For College
June 17th, 2021 by Paul GreeleyCheryl Burton, an anchor/reporter for WLS Chicago, presented Cheryl Burton Lindblom Scholarships to two students from her alma mater, Lindblom Math and Science Academy. Each received $5,000 towards the college of their choice.
Oprah To Address 35,000 Seniors In Virtual High School Graduation
June 12th, 2020 by Paul GreeleyNot many high school graduates can boast that Oprah Winfrey gave the commencement address at their graduation. But 35,000 seniors graduating from Chicago high schools will remember that Oprah was there, virtually anyway.
Chicago’s WLS Mixes 55 Separate Smartphone Recordings Into An Arts PSA
May 22nd, 2020 by Paul GreeleyWLS created a video of 41 musicians, 13 dancers and one singer performing separately and then mixed them all together for a rousing performance of Frank Sinatra’s Chicago (That Toddlin’ Town).