WGN changes

Sinclair sold the remainder of their radio stations between 1999 and 2000 to Entercom and Emmis because they wanted to focus more on TV station ownership. Therefore, it would make sense for Sinclair to sell off their Seattle radio stations and WGN.

But then if they aren't interested in being in the radio business, why did they buy WGN in the first place since I am sure that WGN Radio was also apart of the deal?

staggmovie said:

But then if they aren't interested in being in the radio business, why did they buy WGN in the first place since I am sure that WGN Radio was also apart of the deal?

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WGN is Tribune's sole radio property. Sinclair owns a couple radio stations in Seattle when they acquired Fisher Communications in 2013, but didn't sell them off. I doubt Sinclair is looking to return to the radio business, so I'm guessing that Sinclair may sell off the radio properties once they merge with Tribune.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/busin...reholder-lawsuit-0714-biz-20170713-story.html. Update a lawsuit has been filed against Tribune over the Sinclair deal. Well then again were less certain how the deal is going to play out though. Also its not just WGN and KOMO radio too its the entire deal is uncertain due to this lawsuit.

Just learned of the passing of former long time traffic reporter Mike Mathis who worked at WGN.

Not sure of what Mike Mathis' passing as to do with the topic, but I learned of it when John Williams broke the news with 5 minutes left of his show

Here's their story on Mike Mathis:

http://wgnradio.com/2017/07/18/remembering-mike-mathis/

I saw that before you posted it