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Life's Hits - '70s, '80s, '90s, and NOW!

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Wednesday 6:00 pm

Soul Suite

Hosted by Cheryl "SuiteLady" Dunlap

Wednesday 9:00 pm

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Alcance

7:00amSunday

7:00amSunday

Alcance ("reach" or "scope" in English) is aptly named. It is a Hispanic spiritual talk show, endeavoring to "reach" out to the community. We also play inspirational music pointing to God. Most of all, we talk about the fact that God is real and ever present in our lives. Join us every Sunday morning from 7 am to 9 am.

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Hot Air Weather

5:00pmSunday

5:00pmSunday

The Hot Air Weather show is all about our climate, weather, and meteorology. Join discussions about weather, forecast models, and the impact of weather conditions upon our daily lives. Hot Air Weather broadcasts on the last Sunday of each month.

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Musical Light

7:00pmSunday

7:00pmSunday

Terry Breen is a multi-talented professor, songwriting instructor, writer, composer, and musician. Terry designed his show "Musical Light” to focus on music that “lights up our lives and makes us feel lighthearted.” The show features his original songs and instrumentals and those of others – some famous and some not so famous. Terry also focuses on local composers and songwriters. A novel twist is that Terry speaks to the process of creating songs and invites listeners to help craft songs from scratch that may air on the show. Frequent guests will take you behind the scenes of the creative musical process.  

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8:00pmSunday

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12:00amMonday

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11:00amMonday

Charles Kadletc brings you "Country Matters with Chuck" - a weekly showcase of the very best in country hits of today and yesterday. And, from time to time, don't be surprised if he does some "deep digging" into his trunk to bring some lesser known country jewels!

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Doo Wop Show

1:00pmMonday

1:00pmMonday

Doo Wop is truly a genuine American art form. Mark Shanahan and his Doo Wop Show transports us back to a simpler, musically colorful time. Relive the days of drive-in movies, prom nights, sock hops, and rich street corner harmonies!

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LIFE!

3:00pmMonday

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5:00pmMonday

Carson Beck and Fidel Garcia break down the latest in Lake County Sports. They tackle the week's top stories, and interview area athletes, coaches and others.

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The Big Show

6:00pmMonday

6:00pmMonday

Rusty Silber is a long-time veteran of Chicagoland media, hosting radio shows on various stations, and writing for papers such as the Daily Herald. The Big Show covers a wide variety of topics - education, politics, health, finance - you name it. While national issues and breaking news are covered, the true focus is local. Local people, local businesses, local organizations, local communities, and neighborhoods. Our spectrum of guests includes area elected officials, educators, business owners, entertainers, and community volunteers. Tune in to The Big Show - you never know who you're gonna meet!

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Bacon Bits

7:00pmMonday

7:00pmMonday

  “BACON BITS” with Marty Jalove and Tiffany is all about helping you find your paths of Happiness! B - Believe in yourself A - Anticipate Obstacles C - Confront your Fears O - Observe and Learn! N - Nudge others to do the same! Sometimes we get burned by the negativity of the world around us. We find ourselves surrounded by harmful emotions that can lead to depression, anxiety, and can start affecting all aspects of our lives. The Paths of Happiness aren't always easy. But they can be roads paved with optimism, gratitude, humility, and a few more ideas that we'd love to share with you.  Let's help each other create lives that SIZZLE!

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12:00amTuesday

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Norm!!!

3:00pmTuesday

3:00pmTuesday

Norm!!! - Norm Marion brings you afternoon entertainment to top off your work day and keep you company on the drive home. Enjoy a variety of great music, news you really can use, and information of importance for Lake County.

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5:00pmTuesday

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ImprovLeadership

6:00pmTuesday

6:00pmTuesday

Ted Schneider fashioned the ImprovLeadership program to be a resource for those seeking a better understanding of the meaning of leadership in both business and personal endeavors. ImprovLeadership provides genuine news you can use. The program is motivational, informative, and strives to remain currently relevant. The ImprovLeadership radio show is an extension of the weekly blog of the same name, that Ted has been piloting since December 2004. Ted Schneider’s background includes business leadership positions for over 42 years at several Fortune 500 corporations. As for the humorous aspect of his information, Ted completed improv and theatre training at the Players Workshop of Second City and has performed volunteer emcee and live auctioneer duties at various charity events. Tune in to ImprovLeadership – you just might find some valuable insight and advice!

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Info Explorers

7:00pmTuesday

7:00pmTuesday

Each week, Bob Slipke finds off-beat topics to discuss with a humorous slant.  Bob has an improv background and he has been a radio personality for over 10 years.  The topics he covers includes top 10 lists, health, relationships, work life, motivation, communication, aging, family life and more!  Bob gives you something to think about while making you laugh. Tune in, relax, learn something and laugh!

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8:00pmTuesday

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12:00amWednesday

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Soul Suite

6:00pmWednesday

6:00pmWednesday

Enlist in a musical revolution with your host, the "SuiteLady", Cheryl Dunlap. Enjoy the rebirth of soul music as we play some of the greatest new and old music by independent artists in the NU-SOUL Movement. Some "Soul Suite" shows are alternately presented as "Jazz And The Other Side." Listen to the fresh flavor of music while we interview artists, authors, filmmakers, and other tastemakers from across the country. Have a question for an interviewee, or want to request a song? Talk to her on social media . Tune in and catch her laughing, debating, and sometimes crying during her weekly coffee table conversations revolving around music, news, and current events.

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9:00pmWednesday

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12:00amThursday

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Yesterday Once More

9:00amThursday

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9:00amThursday

Join Stan Konik as he plays music from the 1950’s through the 1970’s. It's the beautiful romantic music that you strolled and twisted to, fell in love to, and played on your transistor radio. Best of all, we take ALL requests!

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Word of Mouth

11:00amThursday

11:00amThursday

Welcome to Word of Mouth, a live weekly radio show. Host Jim Wunderlich chats with captivating guests from a wide range of professions exploring topics of interest in history, government, pop culture, science, sports, entertainment, religion, the arts, and other subject matter. Guests tell their story so listeners know what it’s like to walk in their shoes. Jim Wunderlich has enjoyed dual careers as a broadcaster and educator. He received his M.S. Ed. From Northern Illinois University and his B.A. from Carroll College with a degree in sociology and minors in English, religion, and speech communication. Having worked at radio stations in the Milwaukee, Madison, and Rockford markets, he has extensive experience in a variety of formats including: News/Talk, Top 40 Hits, Big Band, Country, and Easy Listening. In addition to working in radio, Jim taught a variety of courses at the secondary level for more than thirty years.  He spent more than 25 years at Maine East High School teaching Radio, TV, Film and Oral Communication to students representing more than 50 nationalities. Upon retiring in 2012, Jim has had the privilege to host Word of Mouth, a live weekly interview program on WRLR-FM.

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12:00pmThursday

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Illinois Green Party

4:00pmThursday

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Reality’s Rhythms

5:00pmThursday

5:00pmThursday

Finally! David Rych presents a music show that doesn't play the same songs over and over and over again. Tune in for music that's guaranteed to make you dance, sing, bang your head, and stir the soul!

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Let’s Talk Lake County

6:00pmThursday

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CERT Presents

7:00pmThursday

7:00pmThursday

The Cert Presents Show is a presentation of the Fremont Township Community Emergency Response Team and provides the public with safety tips and up to date news of local emergencies and preparedness  information. We provide information helpful for the Public Health and Safety, as well as community news and information. The CERT Presents show is heard on alternate Thursdays from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm,  in addition to special shows based on local emergencies. Join Lou Bruno and the CERT team and our special guests as we share information on emergency preparedness and other issues that are relevant to the community's health and safety. Get the latest information on breaking weather news in Lake County and around the nation. Learn what to do in emergency situations to help your family, your neighbors, and your pets. We also share information on local events such as pancake breakfasts, community parades, farmers markets, and concerts.

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8:00pmThursday

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12:00amFriday

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7:00amFriday

Waking Up Lake County With Eddie J is quite simply a wacky, abnormal, sometimes funny start to your Friday... Often fashionably Late. The show is almost always streaming LIVE on Facebook or YouTube Live.

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Yesterday Once More

9:00amFriday

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9:00amFriday

Join Stan Konik as he plays music from the 1950’s through the 1970’s. It's the beautiful romantic music that you strolled and twisted to, fell in love to, and played on your transistor radio. Best of all, we take ALL requests!

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LIFE!

12:00pmFriday

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Music Matters

1:00pmFriday

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1:00pmFriday

Frank Tarczueski's "Music Matters" is the very definition of ECLECTIC! He plays polkas, oldies, country, new songs, crazy songs, and jazz. Also don't be surprised to hear more than a few songs by "The King". Frank has an enormous collection of Elvis Presley records. Best of all, he takes requests.

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Ear Candy Emporium

4:00pmFriday

4:00pmFriday

Ronald Curtis Grace decided to give the Ear Candy Emporium show the subtitle -  "Home of Sweet Musical Treats"! Ron's music career began in the late 60's as a songwriter at Curtis Mayfield's Curtom record label. He later became co-owner of Tra-Mor Records and signed popular Chicago group, The Procedures. In 1975, Ron wrote and produced "Give Me One More Chance" for The Procedures. With a December 2020 film release, the song was selected for the soundtrack of the Amazon Original Movie - "I'm Your Woman",  Starring Rachel Brosnahan (TV's Marvelous Mrs. Maisel). Ron's philosophy is that no single genre has a lock on great music. At Ear Candy Emporium, you will experience a broad musical palette - R & B, Pop, Rock, Jazz, Country - you name it! Come sample some Sweet Musical Treats!

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The Big Show

6:00pmFriday

6:00pmFriday

Rusty Silber is a long-time veteran of Chicagoland media, hosting radio shows on various stations, and writing for papers such as the Daily Herald. The Big Show covers a wide variety of topics - education, politics, health, finance - you name it. While national issues and breaking news are covered, the true focus is local. Local people, local businesses, local organizations, local communities, and neighborhoods. Our spectrum of guests includes area elected officials, educators, business owners, entertainers, and community volunteers. Tune in to The Big Show - you never know who you're gonna meet!

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7:00pmFriday

Join WRLR for live coverage of important local high school sports.

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12:00amSaturday

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The Sports Corner

8:00amSaturday

8:00amSaturday

Join Rusty Silber, Mike McCarthy, and Don Johnson. Make us your home for conversations of national sports to local Chicagoland sports. We also look at high school sports throughout the entire school year. It's in-depth coverage of all sports - with our views!

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10:00amSaturday

Chase & Z-Dog ask the musical questions - Tired of listening to the same overplayed songs on the radio? Do you enjoy a heavier rock sound with big guitar solos? Need some new rock music in your life? Then check out The New Show with Chase & Z-Dog for your fix! We are passionate about new music, and don’t follow the typical corporate radio playlists. We play all the best new rock, metal, and alternative tracks from your favorite rock stars and legends, while also featuring some of newest and hottest artists from today. If that’s not enough, we’ll harken back to the good old days and play the biggest hits and the deepest cuts to keep you rockin.' If it’s new and it rocks, we play it! Tune into The New Show with Chase & Z-Dog, Saturdays from 11 to 1, only on WRLR 98.3 FM!

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1:00pmSaturday

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5th Season

4:00pmSaturday

4:00pmSaturday

Hi I'm Jace, and I'm DJ Solkick. We play electronic music every Saturday from 4pm-5pm Central Time. For the first half hour Jace plays random electronic music. DJ Solkick finishes the second half hour with an electronic DJ mix. Catch you there!

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