WLLM-FM

WLLM-FM 90.1 FM is a radio station broadcasting a Christian Radio format. Licensed to Carlinville, Illinois, United States, the station is owned by Great News Radio, through licensee Good News Radio, Inc.[1] WLLM-FM's format consists of Christian talk and teaching and inspirational music.[2]

WLLM-FM
Broadcast areaLitchfield, Illinois
Carlinville, Illinois
Frequency90.1 FM (MHz)
BrandingGreat News Radio
Programming
FormatChristian Radio
Ownership
Owner
  • Great News Radio
  • (Good News Radio, Inc.)
WGNJ, WGNN, WJWR, WLLM, WLUJ
History
First air date
August 11, 1997
Former call signs
WTSG (1997-2016)
Technical information
Facility ID28303
ClassA
ERP5,000 watts
HAAT90 meters (300 ft)
Translator(s)105.3 MHz W287CK (Springfield)
Links
WebcastListen Live
Websitehttp://www.greatnewsradio.org/

History

The station began broadcasting on August 11, 1997, and held the call sign WTSG.[3] It aired a southern gospel format, and was owned by the Illinois Bible Institute.[3][4] WTSG was branded "Today's Solid Gospel" and was an affiliate of Salem Radio Network's Solid Gospel southern gospel network.[5] In 2012, Cornerstone Community Radio, Inc., owner of 1370 WLLM in Lincoln, Illinois, purchased the then-WTSG for $50,000, and began simulcasting the Christian programming of WLLM on the station.[6][7][8][9] On July 18, 2016, the station's call sign was changed to WLLM-FM.[10] In 2019, the station was sold to Good News Radio.[11][12] The sale, which included six sister stations and seven translators, was consummated on February 12, 2020 at a price of $1.1 million.

References
  1. WLLM-FM, fcc.gov. Accessed November 14, 2020.
  2. "Great News Radio & WGNN Radio Schedules", Great News Radio. Retrieved November 14, 2020.
  3. Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 2000, Broadcasting & Cable, 2000. p. D-131. Retrieved November 14, 2020.
  4. "Format Changes & Updates", The M Street Journal. Vo1. 14, No. 44. November 5, 1997. p. 2. Retrieved November 14, 2020.
  5. "NewsChannel Oct/Nov/Dec '05", The Christian Radio Homepage. HisAir.net. Accessed February 4, 2015
  6. "WTSG 90.1-FM under new ownership", Macoupin County Enquirer-Democrat. Retrieved November 14, 2020.
  7. "Anastos Sells Albany-Area Cluster", All Access Music Group. June 13, 2012. Retrieved November 14, 2020.
  8. "FM deals in Illinois, Kansas", Radio & Television Business Report. July 18, 2012. Retrieved November 14, 2020.
  9. "WLLM-WTSG 2013 Program Schedule". WLLM. Archived from the original on December 7, 2013. Retrieved November 14, 2020.
  10. Call Sign History, fcc.gov. Retrieved November 14, 2020.
  11. "Cornerstone Community Radio Sells Illinois Stations To Good News Radio", All Access Music Group. November 25, 2019. Retrieved November 14, 2020.
  12. Jacobson, Adam. "This Deal Is Certainly 'Lifting Up Jesus'", Radio & Television Business Report. November 25, 2019. Retrieved November 14, 2020.

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