Chicago Radio: Dan Proft Extends Thru 2027 At WIND-AM

Salem Media Group has signed a new two-year contract extension with Chicago morning talk radio host Dan Proft, securing his role on News/Talk WIND (AM 560 The Answer) through the end of 2027.

The deal extends Proft's tenure on Chicago's Morning Answer, the station's flagship morning program, which he has hosted since 2015. This makes him the longest-running morning talk show host currently active in the Chicago market.

John Gallagher, regional vice president and general manager of AM 560 The Answer, praised the extension, highlighting Proft's strong interviewing skills and deep understanding of issues impacting Illinois listeners. Those qualities, Gallagher said, have solidified the show as a key cornerstone of the station's programming lineup.

In his own statement, Proft expressed enthusiasm about continuing: He is "excited to extend my run on Chicago's Morning Answer" and thanked the station's management, loyal listeners, and frequent guests for their support.

Proft joined AM 560 after previously appearing on WLS-AM. A native of Wheaton, Illinois, he holds degrees from Northwestern University and Loyola University Chicago School of Law. His career before radio included managing political campaigns and holding various state and municipal government positions starting in the mid-1990s. After an unsuccessful 2010 bid for Illinois governor as a Republican, Proft shifted his focus full-time to talk radio hosting.