Chicago Radio: WLS-FM Adds Ron Parker For PM Drive

Ron Parker

Cumulus Media announces that it has named veteran radio broadcaster Ron Parker as Afternoon Host for WLS 94.7 FM in Chicago.

Parker debuts today, Tuesday, January 10, 2017, at 3:00 p.m. CST. Previously, Parker was on-air at WNSH NashFM 94.7 in New York City and was a #1 Host in two different dayparts on WCBS-FM in New York City. He also was on-air for various channels on Sirius XM Radio.

In addition, Parker has held on-air and programming posts in markets including: San Francisco, Houston, Dallas, Phoenix and Tallahassee.

Brian Thomas, WLS 94.7 FM Program Director, said: “Ron is one of the premier talents of the Classic Hits format and has always achieved ratings success.”

WLS 94.7 FM (4.4 Kw) Red=Local Coverage Area

Parker said: “This is a great opportunity and I really want to thank Mike McVay and Market Manager Peter Bowen and I look forward to working with Brian Thomas again and who didn’t grow up listening to the legendary WLS…”