Bill Press Adds WCPT-AM in Chicago

Jones Radio Networks^® (JRN) is pleased to announce that The Bill Press Show, distributed by JRN, has added WCPT-AM, Chicago's Progressive Talk, as its newest affiliate.

The high-energy, morning program will make its WCPT debut Monday, Sept. 18.

"We have been following the growth of Bill's radio show and have watched him do battle with the other side on both CNN and MSNBC," said Harvey Wells, Vice President and Group Station Manager for Newsweb Radio Group. "It's time for Chicagoans to get a daily dose of Bill's wit and wisdom every morning, and we are thrilled to have The Bill Press Show on WCPT."

A true radio professional with top ratings on KFI-AM in Los Angeles, Bill Press is best known as the go-to guy for progressive commentary on network and cable television. The former co-host of MSNBC's Buchanan and Press and CNN's Crossfire, Press has built a national reputation for thought-provoking and humorous insights from the left side of the political aisle.

Press has received numerous awards for his work, including four Emmy's and a Golden Mike Award. In 1992, the Associated Press named him Best Commentator of the Year.

Press also writes a nationally syndicated newspaper column, distributed weekly by Tribune Media Services. His latest book, How The Republicans Stole Christmas, was published by Doubleday in Oct. 2005.

The Bill Press Show airs live Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m. ET and is owned by Bill Press Partners, LLC.

For more information about JRN, visit http://www.jonesradio.com/.