Chicago Radio: 'Round Trip' Takes-Off This Weekend On WLS-AM

CUMULUS MEDIA announces that Chicago News/Talk radio station WLS 890 AM will debut a new weekend travel show, “Round Trip With Colleen Kelly” on Sunday, September 5th, from 6:00pm-7:00pm. 

Colleen Kelly

The program is hosted by travel expert Colleen Kelly, digital contributor to National Geographic and Travel + Leisure and host, creator and executive producer of the popular Emmy-nominated PBS series, “Family Travel With Colleen Kelly.” 

Every Sunday evening on 890 WLS-AM, Kelly takes listeners on the road and overseas to destinations near and far. “Round Trip With Colleen Kelly” covers exploration, cuisine and culture, along with travel tips and the newest travel supplies, along with some of the best small businesses to support domestically and abroad. The one-hour show is destination listening at its best for all travel enthusiasts, from armchair travelers to world travelers.

Stephanie Tichenor, Program Director, 890 WLS-AM, said: “Audiences are hungry for travel and adventure. We’re excited to welcome back Colleen Kelly to the Big 89 as she takes our listeners on an audio journey each Sunday night from 6pm-7pm on WLS-AM.”

Colleen Kelly remarked: "I am thrilled to be working with the legendary WLS team and Cumulus Media, bringing audiences the latest in travel news, tips, and destinations on 'Round Trip with Colleen Kelly.' It is always an honor and a pleasure to work with and create work at the WLS AM radio station...What a fantastic opportunity to connect with not only dedicated Chicago listeners but also listeners from across the U.S.”