WGLO

WGLO
Studio in downtown Peoria
Broadcast area
Peoria metropolitan area
Frequency95.5 MHz
Branding95.5 GLO
Programming
FormatClassic rock
AffiliationsCompass Media Networks
United Stations Radio Networks
Westwood One
Ownership
Owner
WFYR, WIXO, WVEL, WZPW
History
First air date
December 4, 1964 (1964-12-04)
Former call signs
WSIV-FM (1964–1979)
Former frequencies
95.3 MHz (1964–1979)
Technical information
Licensing authority
FCC
68622
ClassB1
ERP7,000 watts
HAAT189 meters (620 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
40°36′23″N 89°32′20″W / 40.60639°N 89.53889°W / 40.60639; -89.53889
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen live
Website955glo.com

WGLO (95.5 FM, "95.5 GLO") is a commercial radio station licensed to Pekin, Illinois, United States, and serving the Peoria metropolitan area. The station is owned by Cumulus Media, and broadcasts a classic rock format. The radio studios and offices are on Eaton Street in Peoria. WGLO is an affiliate of the syndicated Bob & Tom Show in morning drive time.

History

The station signed on the air on December 4, 1964. Its original call sign was WSIV-FM, a sister station to WSIV 1140 AM. That station is now WVEL. WSIV-FM broadcast on 95.3 MHz, later moving to 95.5 MHz.

The station was assigned the WGLO call sign by the Federal Communications Commission on January 2, 1979.

The station featured an easy listening format prior to the switch to classic rock in 1998. Before being acquired by Cumulus Media in 2012, WGLO was owned by Townsquare Media.

References

  1. 1 2 "Call Sign History". FCC Media Bureau CDBS Public Access Database. Retrieved June 28, 2009.
  2. ↑ "Facility Technical Data for WGLO". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  3. ↑ "Station Information Profile". Arbitron. Retrieved June 28, 2009.
  4. ↑ "Cumulus, Townsquare Swap Involves 65 Stations, 13 Markets, $116 Million Cash" from All Access (April 30, 2012)