WXRT-FM (Chicago, IL)

WXRT, commonly referred to as WXRT 93.1, XRT, or 93-XRT, is a radio station in Chicago, Illinois, that focuses on adult album alternative (AAA) music. For a long time, they have proudly used the tagline "Chicago's Finest Rock." Additionally, WXRT actively supports the Chicago-based nonprofit organization Rock For Kids as a key sponsor.

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#9535

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It was a much-needed breath of fresh air for the Red Sox

1 day ago | audacy.com | Rob Bradford

NEW YORK - "Garret Crochet". As the Red Sox starting pitcher - Garrett Crochet - sat under the nameplate on his locker at the Yankee Stadium visitors clubhouse, he wasn't oblivious to the "t" that was missing from his first name. "It's the second time it has happened in the last couple of weeks," the lefty said with a chuckle. It was a microcosm of the entire Saturday night. Not perfect, but good enough.
Roman Anthony heats up call-up conversation with 497-foot home run

1 day ago | audacy.com | Rob Bradford

Roman Anthony isn't letting the conversation cool off. The reasons for the Red Sox to promote the outfielder from Triple-A to the majors have been easy to come by. The top prospect in baseball continues to dominate for the Worcester Red Sox, totaling a .916 OPS to go along with more hits of 100 mph or better than any player in the minors. Saturday, Anthony added another feather in his cap. The outfielder blasted a 497-foot grand slam in the eighth inning of Worcester's 10-4 win at Polar Park.
Marcelo Mayer supplied one feel-good moment at Yankee Stadium

2 days ago | audacy.com | Rob Bradford

NEW YORK - It was a night many Red Sox, and Red Sox fans, will want to forget. The 9-6, series-opening defeat at the hands of the Yankees was exactly what the doctor didn't order when it came to changing the narrative about Alex Cora's team. Marcelo Mayer - and a young man named Jesse from Manhattan - won't want to forget June 6, 2025 any time soon. For the Red Sox rookie, the date will forever be remembered as when he blasted his first career home run. "It was a good feeling," Mayer said.
Traffic Jam Scramble Q & A June 6

2 days ago | audacy.com | Paula Balish

Traffic Jam Scramble Q & A June 6Question: 1/3 of the people polled have said they've done this at work. Answer: Snooped through a co-workers desk Featured Image Photo Credit: wncx
This was another test the Red Sox badly failed

2 days ago | audacy.com | Rob Bradford

NEW YORK - The Duck Test was on full display at Yankee Stadium Friday night: "If it looks like a duck, swims like a duck, and quacks like a duck, then it probably is a duck."It was the perfect idiom for yet another imperfect game for the Red Sox. The Yankees carried themselves like one of the best teams in baseball, an existence they have lived for much of this season.
Officials say lithium-ion battery ignited fire at North Philadelphia SEPTA depot

2 days ago | audacy.com | Nigel Thompson

PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) - Officials say a lithium-ion battery sparked the massive fire that engulfed 40 decommissioned buses at SEPTA's Midvale bus depot in Nicetown-Tioga. More than 150 fire officials responded to the scene around 6:30 a.m. Thursday. SEPTA workers helped move unaffected buses out of the way so firefighters could better access the blaze. The heat caused some bus tires to explode. Crews also had to work to keep the flames away from propane tanks.
3 kids wanted for throwing caustic substance at woman in West Philly

2 days ago | audacy.com | Nigel Thompson

PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) - Police are searching for three kids they say threw an unknown chemical substance on a woman as she was heading to celebrate Pride over the weekend. Officials say three kids, believed to be between eight and 12 years old, threw what police described as a "caustic substance" at the woman, identified as Diana on a GoFundMe page, as she was walking down South 51st Street around 1:40 a.m. Sunday.
Tigers need urgency

2 days ago | audacy.com | Pat Caputo

The Tigers, despite a stellar record and a highly-regarded minor league system, are facing numerous difficult decisions the next two months. Fortunately, they involve having so much depth it presents numerous dilemmas. The usual question of whether the Tigers will be buyers or sellers at the trade deadline is irrelevant. They undoubtedly should be looking to significantly add. There are still nearly two months before the deadline, and much can change.
Reaction and top candidates to replace him

2 days ago | audacy.com | Gavin Spittle |Sean Shapiro

By Gavin Spittle,Sean Shapiro Pete DeBoer has been relieved of his head coaching duties by the Dallas Stars and Spits and Suds Stars/NHL Insider Sean Shapiro joins Gavin Spittle to talk about it. The guys give the timeline and respond to Jim Nill's press conference. Sean and Gavin then shift to potential candidates with one name that they both love. They also discuss what style of coach is a good fit in Dallas.
Tesla EV chargers removed from NJ Turnpike rest stops in favor of service plaza provider's own chargers

2 days ago | audacy.com | Mike Dougherty

SOUTH JERSEY (KYW Newsradio) - All Tesla electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at rest stops along the New Jersey Turnpike have been disconnected, as the company that manages the service plazas has entered the EV charging business. State Sen. John Burzichelli, a Democrat, said drivers are caught in the middle of the struggle between Tesla and Applegreen, the turnpike service plaza provider. Applegreen manages everything but gasoline at rest stops, and now it has its own universal EV chargers.