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WBEK (FM)

Coordinates: 41°09′39″N 87°52′30″W / 41.16083°N 87.87500°W / 41.16083; -87.87500
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WBEK
Frequency91.1 FM (MHz)
Programming
FormatPublic Radio
AffiliationsNPR
American Public Media
Public Radio International
Ownership
OwnerChicago Public Media
History
Former call signs
WTKC (1990–2003)
WKCC (2003–2016)
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID33327
ClassA
ERP2,600 watts
HAAT77.3 meters (254 ft)
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen Live
Websitewbez.org

WBEK (91.1 FM) is a public radio station licensed to Kankakee, Illinois, and owned by Chicago Public Media.[2]

Formerly known as WKCC and owned by Kankakee Community College, the station aired a format consisting of classical music and public radio programs from NPR, American Public Media, and Public Radio International.[3] WKCC also aired a variety of jazz and blues programs on weekends, some of which were locally produced.[4][5]

WKCC ceased local broadcast operations on Friday evening, December 18, 2015, at the conclusion of a special, final episode of In a Mellow Tone, hosted by Willie Dixon, Jr. – on the occasion of his 400th show.[6] Chicago Public Media announced that it would purchase ownership rights for the WKCC 91.1 FM broadcast license.[7] WBEZ's programming is now simulcast on WKCC, extending WBEZ's reach to an additional audience of more than 200,000 potential listeners in Kankakee and Iroquois Counties.[8]

Chicago Public Media's purchase of the station from Kankakee Community College was consummated on April 28, 2016, at a price of $250,000. On May 6, 2016, the station changed its call sign to WBEK.

References

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  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for WBEK". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ^ WBEK fcc.gov. Accessed May 24, 2016.
  3. ^ About Us WKCC. Accessed November 2, 2012
  4. ^ Schedule WKCC. Accessed November 2, 2012
  5. ^ Programs WKCC. Accessed November 2, 2012
  6. ^ WKCC staff and volunteers recognized KCC.edu. Accessed December 21st, 2015
  7. ^ "WBEZ may buy WKCC license", Daily Journal. December 2, 2015. Retrieved January 2, 2022.
  8. ^ Chicago Public Media Purchases WKCC Chicago Public Media, December 16, 2015.
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41°09′39″N 87°52′30″W / 41.16083°N 87.87500°W / 41.16083; -87.87500