WVON Radio 1690 – The Talk of Chicago

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We Are the Voice of the Nation

The only radio station has chronicled the rich history of the Black experience!

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WVON’s massive influence has continuously positioned this media powerhouse as a leading institution for information and community empowerment.

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Atiba Karem Buchanan

EGONMWAN & BUCHANAN SHOW

Monday thru Thursday
3 - 6 PM CST

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Kimberley Egonmwan

EGONMWAN & BUCHANAN SHOW

Monday thru Thursday
3 - 4 PM CST

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Al Greer

B-SIDES

Monday
12 - 2 AM CST

Tuesday thru Friday
12 - 3 AM CST

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Candace McCollum

ASSISTANT PRODUCER & MORNING NEWS ANCHOR

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Matt McGill

AFTERNOON DRIVE PROGRAM

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Pam Morris-Walton

PAM WALTON GOSPEL SHOW
YOUR GOSPEL SISTER

Sunday
11 AM - 1 PM CST

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Lynn Richardson

THE MILLIONAIRE'S ROUNDTABLE SHOW

Monday thru Friday
12 - 1 PM CST

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Al Sharpton

KEEPING IT REAL SHOW

Monday - Friday
1-2 PM CST

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Perri Small

MIDDAY MADNESS SHOW

Monday
9 - 11 AM CST

Tuesday thru Friday
9 - 11:30 AM CST

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Samantha Thomas

EVENING SHOW

Monday thru Friday
6 - 8 PM CST

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Rufus Williams

WVON MORNING SHOW

Monday thru Friday
6 - 8 AM CST

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Bird flu outbreak drives Nebraska to cull 1.8 million more chickens

Over 50 million birds have already been killed nationwide as a result of this year's massive outbreak of the disease, which shows no signs of stopping.

More than 4,000 flights were delayed as holiday travel spikes in the U.S.

More than 100 U.S. flights were cancelled altogether, according to tracker, FlightAware.

Pop sensation Dua Lipa has been granted Albanian citizenship

President Bajram Begaj recognized Lipa, the daughter of Albanian immigrants, for her musical talents and contribution to spreading international awareness of Albania.

A shooting near a popular Atlanta shopping district has left 1 dead and 5 injured

Police believe the victims range in age between 15 and 21 years old. The shooting took place steps from the city's Atlantic Station shopping district, which has struggled with crime.

Rufus Talks With Raymond Lambert On His Documentary Punch 9

Egonmwan And Buchanan Talk With Andre Smith And Mother Of 11 Year Old Sexual Assault Victim

Perri Talks With Dr.Willie Wilson

Rev. Al Sharpton Show

Only one radio station has chronicled the rich history of the Black Experience in Chicago.

WVON, The Voice of the Negro made its debut in April 1963. Decades later, those iconic call letters remain relevant, impactful, and compelling as we continue to deliver “Cultural Content on Purpose.” WVON is the essential storyteller within a vibrant community that remains Black and Proud.

Melody Spann Cooper and Michelle Obama

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WVON 1690AM is Chicago’s Urban Heritage Legacy Station. For more than 50 years, W VON’s massive influence has continuously positioned this media powerhouse as a leading institution for information and community empowerment.

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Mayoral election fight spills into
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Oprah Backs Stacey Abrams
Black homeownership Continues To Decline &MORE!

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Rufus Talks With Raymond Lambert On His Documentary Punch 9

Egonmwan And Buchanan Talk With Andre Smith And Mother Of 11 Year Old Sexual Assault Victim

Perri Talks With Dr.Willie Wilson

Rev. Al Sharpton Show

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