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| area = [[Central Illinois]]
| area = [[Central Illinois]]
| format = [[Christian Radio]]
| format = [[Christian Radio]]
| owner = Cornerstone Community Radio, Inc.
| owner = Good News Radio, Inc.
| power = 1,000 watts day<br>35 watts night
| power = 1,000 watts day<br>35 watts night
| facility_id = 9963
| facility_id = 9963
| haat =
| haat =
| branding =
| branding = Great News Radio
| slogan = "Good News! Good Music!"
| slogan =
| class = D
| class = D
| former_callsigns = WPRC (1951-1995)<ref name="HistoryCards"/><ref name="CallSign">[https://licensing.fcc.gov/cgi-bin/ws.exe/prod/cdbs/pubacc/prod/call_hist.pl?Facility_id=9963&Callsign=WLLM9963 Call Sign History], fcc.gov. Retrieved April 26, 2019</ref><br>WNCY (1995)<ref name="CallSign"/><br>WPRC (1995-1996)<ref name="CallSign"/><br>WVAX (1996-1999)<ref name="CallSign"/>
| former_callsigns = WPRC (1951-1995)<ref name="HistoryCards"/><ref name="CallSign">[https://licensing.fcc.gov/cgi-bin/ws.exe/prod/cdbs/pubacc/prod/call_hist.pl?Facility_id=9963&Callsign=WLLM9963 Call Sign History], fcc.gov. Retrieved April 26, 2019</ref><br>WNCY (1995)<ref name="CallSign"/><br>WPRC (1995-1996)<ref name="CallSign"/><br>WVAX (1996-1999)<ref name="CallSign"/>
| webcast =
| webcast = [http://listen.streamon.fm/wgnj? Listen Live]
| website = http://www.wllmradio.com/
| website = http://www.greatnewsradio.org/
| affiliations =
| affiliations =
| callsign_meaning =
| callsign_meaning =
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'''WLLM''' (1370 [[AM broadcasting|AM]]) is a radio station broadcasting a [[Christian Radio]] format. Licensed to [[Lincoln, Illinois]], United States, the station is owned by Cornerstone Community Radio, Inc.<ref>[https://transition.fcc.gov/fcc-bin/amq?list=0&facid=9963 AM Query Results: WLLM], fcc.gov. Retrieved April 26, 2019.</ref> WLLM's format consists of [[Christian talk and teaching]], as well as [[Southern Gospel]] and other [[Christian music]].<ref>"[http://www.wllmradio.com/ Good News! Good Music!]", WLLM. Retrieved April 26, 2019.</ref>
'''WLLM''' (1370 [[AM broadcasting|AM]]) is a radio station broadcasting a [[Christian Radio]] format. Licensed to [[Lincoln, Illinois]], United States, the station is owned by Good News Radio, Inc.<ref>[https://transition.fcc.gov/fcc-bin/amq?list=0&facid=9963 AM Query Results: WLLM], fcc.gov. Retrieved November 14, 2020.</ref> WLLM's format consists of [[Christian talk and teaching]], and [[Christian music]].<ref>"[http://www.greatnewsradio.org/?page_id=41 Great News Radio & WGNN Radio Schedules]", Great News Radio. Retrieved November 14, 2020.</ref>


==History==
==History==
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WPRC continued to air a country format into the 1990s.<ref name="RR8594"/><ref name="RR51796"/><ref name="BCYearbook1994">''[https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-BC-YB/1994/B-All-Radio-BC-YB-1994-B&W.pdf Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 1994]'', [[Broadcasting & Cable]], 1994. p. B-115. Retrieved April 26, 2019.</ref> On February 1, 1995, the station's call sign was briefly changed to '''WNCY''', but on March 20, 1995, it was changed back to WPRC.<ref name="CallSign"/> In 1996, the station's call sign was changed to '''WVAX''', and it adopted a [[news-talk]] format, simulcasting AM 1240 [[WTAX]] during most hours, but airing a local show mornings.<ref name="CallSign"/><ref>"[https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-M-Street/M-Street-Journal/M-Street-1996-07.pdf Format Changes & Updates]", ''The M Street Journal''. Vol. 13 No. 27. July 3, 1996. p. 1. Retrieved April 26, 2019.</ref> The station was sold to Saga Communications the following year.<ref name="RR51796">"[https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-RandR/1990s/1996/R&R-1996-05-17.pdf Transactions]", ''[[Radio & Records]]''. May 17, 1996. p. 8. Retrieved April 26, 2019.</ref><ref>[https://licensing.fcc.gov/cgi-bin/ws.exe/prod/cdbs/pubacc/prod/app_det.pl?Application_id=224523 Application Search Details – BAL-19960509GE], fcc.gov. Retrieved April 26, 2019.</ref>
WPRC continued to air a country format into the 1990s.<ref name="RR8594"/><ref name="RR51796"/><ref name="BCYearbook1994">''[https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-BC-YB/1994/B-All-Radio-BC-YB-1994-B&W.pdf Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 1994]'', [[Broadcasting & Cable]], 1994. p. B-115. Retrieved April 26, 2019.</ref> On February 1, 1995, the station's call sign was briefly changed to '''WNCY''', but on March 20, 1995, it was changed back to WPRC.<ref name="CallSign"/> In 1996, the station's call sign was changed to '''WVAX''', and it adopted a [[news-talk]] format, simulcasting AM 1240 [[WTAX]] during most hours, but airing a local show mornings.<ref name="CallSign"/><ref>"[https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-M-Street/M-Street-Journal/M-Street-1996-07.pdf Format Changes & Updates]", ''The M Street Journal''. Vol. 13 No. 27. July 3, 1996. p. 1. Retrieved April 26, 2019.</ref> The station was sold to Saga Communications the following year.<ref name="RR51796">"[https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-RandR/1990s/1996/R&R-1996-05-17.pdf Transactions]", ''[[Radio & Records]]''. May 17, 1996. p. 8. Retrieved April 26, 2019.</ref><ref>[https://licensing.fcc.gov/cgi-bin/ws.exe/prod/cdbs/pubacc/prod/app_det.pl?Application_id=224523 Application Search Details – BAL-19960509GE], fcc.gov. Retrieved April 26, 2019.</ref>


In 1999, the station's call sign was changed to WLLM, and it adopted an [[adult standards]] format.<ref name="CallSign"/><ref>"[https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-M-Street/M-Street-Journal/M-Street-1999-06.pdf Format Changes & Updates]", ''The M Street Journal''. Vol. 16, No. 24. June 16, 1999. p. 1. Retrieved April 26, 2019.</ref><ref>Unmacht, Robert; McCrummen, Pat (2000). ''[https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-M-Street/2000/AL-MT-M-Street-9-2000.pdf The M Street Radio Directory]''. Ninth Edition. p. 232. Retrieved April 26, 2019.</ref> In 2003, the station was purchased by Cornerstone Community Radio for $275,000, and it adopted a Christian format.<ref>''[http://www.main-st.net/tattlers/030221.pdf The Main Street Tattler]''. Volume XXIX, Number 8. February 21, 2003. Retrieved April 26, 2019.</ref><ref name="BCYearbook2005">''[https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-BC-YB/2005/Radio-All-2005-BC-YB.pdf Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 2005]'', [[Broadcasting & Cable]], 2005. p. D-182. Retrieved April 26, 2019.</ref>
In 1999, the station's call sign was changed to WLLM, and it adopted an [[adult standards]] format.<ref name="CallSign"/><ref>"[https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-M-Street/M-Street-Journal/M-Street-1999-06.pdf Format Changes & Updates]", ''The M Street Journal''. Vol. 16, No. 24. June 16, 1999. p. 1. Retrieved April 26, 2019.</ref><ref>Unmacht, Robert; McCrummen, Pat (2000). ''[https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-M-Street/2000/AL-MT-M-Street-9-2000.pdf The M Street Radio Directory]''. Ninth Edition. p. 232. Retrieved April 26, 2019.</ref> In 2003, the station was purchased by Cornerstone Community Radio for $275,000, and it adopted a Christian format.<ref>''[http://www.main-st.net/tattlers/030221.pdf The Main Street Tattler]''. Volume XXIX, Number 8. February 21, 2003. Retrieved April 26, 2019.</ref><ref name="BCYearbook2005">''[https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-BC-YB/2005/Radio-All-2005-BC-YB.pdf Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 2005]'', [[Broadcasting & Cable]], 2005. p. D-182. Retrieved April 26, 2019.</ref> In 2019, the station was sold to Good News Radio.<ref>"[https://www.allaccess.com/net-news/archive/story/191728/cornerstone-community-radio-sells-illinois-station Cornerstone Community Radio Sells Illinois Stations To Good News Radio]", ''All Access Music Group''. November 25, 2019. Retrieved November 14, 2020.</ref><ref>Jacobson, Adam. "[https://www.rbr.com/this-deal-is-certainly-lifting-up-jesus/ This Deal Is Certainly 'Lifting Up Jesus']", ''Radio & Television Business Report''. November 25, 2019. Retrieved November 14, 2020.</ref>


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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.wllmradio.com/ WLLM's website]
*[http://www.greatnewsradio.org/ WLLM's website]
{{AM station data|WLLM}}
{{AM station data|WLLM}}
*[http://www.fcc.gov/fcc-bin/fmq?list=0&facid=138361 Query the FCC's FM station database for W287BP]
*[http://www.fcc.gov/fcc-bin/fmq?list=0&facid=138361 Query the FCC's FM station database for W287BP]

Revision as of 10:56, 14 November 2020

WLLM
Broadcast areaCentral Illinois
Frequency1370 AM (kHz)
BrandingGreat News Radio
Programming
FormatChristian Radio
Ownership
OwnerGood News Radio, Inc.
WLLM-FM
History
First air date
April 1951[1]
Former call signs
WPRC (1951-1995)[2][3]
WNCY (1995)[3]
WPRC (1995-1996)[3]
WVAX (1996-1999)[3]
Technical information
Facility ID9963
ClassD
Power1,000 watts day
35 watts night
Links
WebcastListen Live
Websitehttp://www.greatnewsradio.org/

WLLM (1370 AM) is a radio station broadcasting a Christian Radio format. Licensed to Lincoln, Illinois, United States, the station is owned by Good News Radio, Inc.[4] WLLM's format consists of Christian talk and teaching, and Christian music.[5]

History

The station began broadcasting in April 1951, and it held the call sign WPRC.[1][2] It ran 500 watts during daytime hours only, and was owned by Prairie Radio Corporation.[1][2] In 1969, the station was sold to the Virginia Broadcasting Corporation for $255,000, and its power was increased to 1,000 watts.[2][6] WPRC aired a full service-MOR format in the 1970s.[7][8] By 1980, the station had adopted a country music format.[9] In 1984, it was sold to Capital Broadcasting, along with WLRX, for $475,000.[10][11] In 1990, it was sold to L&M Broadcasting, along with WESZ, for $390,000.[12] In 1994, the station was sold to Central States Network, along with WESZ, for $700,000.[13]

WPRC continued to air a country format into the 1990s.[13][14][15] On February 1, 1995, the station's call sign was briefly changed to WNCY, but on March 20, 1995, it was changed back to WPRC.[3] In 1996, the station's call sign was changed to WVAX, and it adopted a news-talk format, simulcasting AM 1240 WTAX during most hours, but airing a local show mornings.[3][16] The station was sold to Saga Communications the following year.[14][17]

In 1999, the station's call sign was changed to WLLM, and it adopted an adult standards format.[3][18][19] In 2003, the station was purchased by Cornerstone Community Radio for $275,000, and it adopted a Christian format.[20][1] In 2019, the station was sold to Good News Radio.[21][22]

Translator

WLLM is also heard at 105.3 MHz, through a translator in Lincoln, Illinois.

Call sign Frequency City of license FID ERP (W) HAAT Class FCC info
W287BP 105.3 FM Lincoln, Illinois 100 59.8 m (196 ft) D

References

  1. ^ a b c d Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 2005, Broadcasting & Cable, 2005. p. D-182. Retrieved April 26, 2019.
  2. ^ a b c d History Cards for WLLM, fcc.gov. Retrieved April 26, 2019.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g Call Sign History, fcc.gov. Retrieved April 26, 2019
  4. ^ AM Query Results: WLLM, fcc.gov. Retrieved November 14, 2020.
  5. ^ "Great News Radio & WGNN Radio Schedules", Great News Radio. Retrieved November 14, 2020.
  6. ^ "Ownership changes", Broadcasting. April 28, 1969. p. 96. Retrieved April 26, 2019.
  7. ^ 1973 Broadcasting Yearbook, Broadcasting, 1973. p. B-62. Retrieved April 26, 2019.
  8. ^ Broadcasting Yearbook 1979, Broadcasting, 1979. p. C-67. Retrieved April 26, 2019.
  9. ^ Broadcasting Yearbook 1980, Broadcasting, 1980. p. C-69. Retrieved April 26, 2019.
  10. ^ "Changing Hands", Broadcasting. November 28, 1983. p. 62. Retrieved April 26, 2019.
  11. ^ Application Search Details – BAL-19831110GT, fcc.gov. Retrieved April 26, 2019.
  12. ^ "Changing Hands", Broadcasting. July 16, 1990. p. 83. Retrieved April 26, 2019.
  13. ^ a b "Transactions", Radio & Records. August 5, 1994. p. 6. Retrieved April 26, 2019.
  14. ^ a b "Transactions", Radio & Records. May 17, 1996. p. 8. Retrieved April 26, 2019.
  15. ^ Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 1994, Broadcasting & Cable, 1994. p. B-115. Retrieved April 26, 2019.
  16. ^ "Format Changes & Updates", The M Street Journal. Vol. 13 No. 27. July 3, 1996. p. 1. Retrieved April 26, 2019.
  17. ^ Application Search Details – BAL-19960509GE, fcc.gov. Retrieved April 26, 2019.
  18. ^ "Format Changes & Updates", The M Street Journal. Vol. 16, No. 24. June 16, 1999. p. 1. Retrieved April 26, 2019.
  19. ^ Unmacht, Robert; McCrummen, Pat (2000). The M Street Radio Directory. Ninth Edition. p. 232. Retrieved April 26, 2019.
  20. ^ The Main Street Tattler. Volume XXIX, Number 8. February 21, 2003. Retrieved April 26, 2019.
  21. ^ "Cornerstone Community Radio Sells Illinois Stations To Good News Radio", All Access Music Group. November 25, 2019. Retrieved November 14, 2020.
  22. ^ Jacobson, Adam. "This Deal Is Certainly 'Lifting Up Jesus'", Radio & Television Business Report. November 25, 2019. Retrieved November 14, 2020.

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