WYYS
WYYS 106.1 FM is a radio station broadcasting a classic hits format. Licensed to Streator, Illinois, the station covers LaSalle, Ottawa, and vicinity and is owned by Studstill Media.
| Broadcast area | LaSalle County |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 106.1 MHz |
| Branding | Classic Hits 106 |
| Programming | |
| Format | Classic hits |
| Ownership | |
| Owner |
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| WALS, WBZG, WGLC, WIVQ, WSPL, WSTQ | |
| History | |
First air date | 1995[1] |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 35058 |
| Class | A |
| ERP | 2,450 watts |
| HAAT | 158.6 meters (520 ft) |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | classichits106.com |
History
WYYS began as a simulcast of co owned WSTQ 97.7 in 1995, airing a country music format.[1][2] The station was owned by Kleven-Rodriguez Partners.[1] In 2000, the station was bought by Mendota Broadcasting.[3][4] In January 2000, WYYS began simulcasting the talk radio format of sister station WIZZ AM 1250.[5] In 2002, the station adopted a soft AC format.[6] On December 26, 2004, the station flipped to its current classic hits format.
On January 24, 2023, it was announced that Studstill Media had sold WYYS, along with its sister stations, to Shaw Media in Crystal Lake, Illinois, for a total of $1.8 million. The sale is presently under FCC review with anticipation of being completed later in the year.[7]
References
- ^ a b c Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 1997, Broadcasting & Cable, 1997. p. B-145. Retrieved October 3, 2018.
- ^ "Format Changes", The M Street Journal. Vol. 13, No. 2. January 10, 1996. p. 1. Retrieved October 3, 2018.
- ^ "Consent to Assignment", fcc.gov. March 8, 2000. Retrieved October 4, 2018.
- ^ "Proposed Station Transfers", The M Street Journal. Vol. 17, No. 6. February 9, 2000. p. 5. Retrieved October 4, 2018.
- ^ "Format Changes & Updates", The M Street Journal. Vol. 17, No. 2. January 12, 2000. p. 1. Retrieved October 4, 2018.
- ^ Wiseblood, Steven C. "FM News", VHF-UHF Digest. October 2002. Retrieved October 4, 2018.
- ^ Shaw Local News Network. "Studstill announces sale of 8 radio stations to Shaw Media". Shaw Local. Shaw Media Local.
External links
- WYYS's website
- WYYS in the FCC FM station database
- WYYS on Radio-Locator
- WYYS in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
Coordinates: 41°16′30″N 88°57′58″W / 41.275°N 88.966°W