[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 55 (Tuesday, April 8, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E542]
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             HONORING THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF WBBM-AM (780)

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                           HON. RAHM EMANUEL

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, April 8, 2008

  Mr. EMANUEL. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize WBBM-AM, which 
this year them continued success. will celebrate its fortieth 
anniversary as an all-news outlet.
  WBBM-AM, more commonly known as Newsradio 780, became an all-news 
radio station in 1968 Under the direction of John Callaway. Today, with 
a power of 50,000 watts, Newsradio 780 is one of the highest rated 
stations in Chicago, providing listeners with the latest local, 
national, and international news.
  On May 6, 2008, WBBM-AM will celebrate its 40th anniversary with a 
live midday broadcast from Daley Plaza in Chicago, and I am proud to 
recognize the radio station for serving as a trusted news source for 40 
years. Known for its outstanding journalism as well as traffic and 
weather together on the 8s, WBBM-AM is a resource to Chicagoans at 
home, at work, and on the way.
  Madam Speaker, as a listener and a Member of Congress from Chicago, I 
congratulate WBBM-AM on their 40th year of all-news broadcasting, and I 
wish them continued success.

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