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.
Technology Executive Director Opening
October 12th, 2020 by Paul GreeleyNew jobs posted to TVNewsCheck’s Media Job Center include an opening for an Executive Director, Technology at WLS, the ABC O&O in Chicago.
Executive Director, Technology Opening At ABC O&O
October 6th, 2020 by Paul GreeleyNew jobs posted to TVNewsCheck’s Media Job Center include an opening for an executive director, technology at WLS in Chicago.
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).
Illinois Broadcasters Unite To Raise $1.5 Million For Food Banks
May 7th, 2020 by Paul Greeley“As the need has doubled and even tripled locally in recent weeks, knowing this campaign will help provide millions of dollars in groceries for our neighbors statewide when they need us most is simply incredible—there’s never been a more important, impactful time for a campaign like this than right now,” said Julie Yurko, Northern Illinois Food Bank’s president.