WLLM (AM)

The station began broadcasting in April 1951, and it held the call sign WPRC.[https://cdbs.recnet.com/corres/?doc=66220 History Cards for WLLM], fcc.gov. Retrieved April 26, 2019. It ran 500 watts during daytime hours only, and was owned by Prairie Radio Corporation. In 1969, the station was sold to the Virginia Broadcasting Corporation for $255,000, and its power was increased to 1,000 watts."[https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-BC/BC-1969/1969-04-28-BC.pdf Ownership changes]", Broadcasting. April 28, 1969. p. 96. Retrieved April 26, 2019. WPRC aired a full service-MOR format in the 1970s.[https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-BC-YB/1973/B%201973.pdf 1973 Broadcasting Yearbook], Broadcasting, 1973. p. B-62. Retrieved April 26, 2019.[https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-BC-YB/1979/C-All%20%20Radio%20Broadcasting%20Yearbook%201979-12.pdf Broadcasting Yearbook 1979], Broadcasting, 1979. p. C-67. Retrieved April 26, 2019. By 1980, the station had adopted a country music format.[https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-BC-YB/1980/C%20Radio%20Broadcasting%20Yearbook%201980.pdf Broadcasting Yearbook 1980], Broadcasting, 1980. p. C-69. Retrieved April 26, 2019. In 1984, it was sold to Capital Broadcasting, along with WLRX, for $475,000."[https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-BC/BC-1983/BC-1983-11-28.pdf Changing Hands]", Broadcasting. November 28, 1983. p. 62. Retrieved April 26, 2019.[https://licensing.fcc.gov/cgi-bin/ws.exe/prod/cdbs/pubacc/prod/app_det.pl?Application_id=63004 Application Search Details – BAL-19831110GT], fcc.gov. Retrieved April 26, 2019. In 1990, it was sold to L&M Broadcasting, along with WESZ, for $390,000."[https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-BC/BC-1990/BC-1990-07-16.pdf Changing Hands]", Broadcasting. July 16, 1990. p. 83. Retrieved April 26, 2019. In 1994, the station was sold to Central States Network, along with WESZ, for $700,000."[https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-RandR/1990s/1994/RR-1994-08-05.pdf Transactions]", Radio & Records. August 5, 1994. p. 6. Retrieved April 26, 2019.

WPRC continued to air a country format into the 1990s.[https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-BC-YB/1994/B-All-Radio-BC-YB-1994-B&W.pdf Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 1994], Broadcasting & Cable, 1994. p. B-115. Retrieved April 26, 2019. On February 1, 1995, the station's call sign was briefly changed to WNCY, but on March 20, 1995, it was changed back to WPRC. In 1996, the station's call sign was changed to WVAX, and it adopted a news-talk format, simulcasting AM 1240 WTAX during most hours, but airing a local show mornings."[https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-M-Street/M-Street-Journal/M-Street-1996-07.pdf Format Changes & Updates]", The M Street Journal. Vol. 13 No. 27. July 3, 1996. p. 1. Retrieved April 26, 2019. The station was sold to Saga Communications the following year."[https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-RandR/1990s/1996/R&R-1996-05-17.pdf Transactions]", Radio & Records. May 17, 1996. p. 8. Retrieved April 26, 2019.[https://licensing.fcc.gov/cgi-bin/ws.exe/prod/cdbs/pubacc/prod/app_det.pl?Application_id=224523 Application Search Details – BAL-19960509GE], fcc.gov. Retrieved April 26, 2019.

In 1999, the station's call sign was changed to WLLM, and it adopted an adult standards format."[https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-M-Street/M-Street-Journal/M-Street-1999-06.pdf Format Changes & Updates]", The M Street Journal. Vol. 16, No. 24. June 16, 1999. p. 1. Retrieved April 26, 2019.Unmacht, Robert; McCrummen, Pat (2000). [https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-M-Street/2000/AL-MT-M-Street-9-2000.pdf The M Street Radio Directory]. Ninth Edition. p. 232. Retrieved April 26, 2019. In 2003, the station was purchased by Cornerstone Community Radio for $275,000, and it adopted a Christian format.[http://www.main-st.net/tattlers/030221.pdf The Main Street Tattler]. Volume XXIX, Number 8. February 21, 2003. Retrieved April 26, 2019.[https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-BC-YB/2005/Radio-All-2005-BC-YB.pdf Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 2005], Broadcasting & Cable, 2005. p. D-182. Retrieved April 26, 2019. In 2019, the station was sold to Good News Radio."[https://www.allaccess.com/net-news/archive/story/191728/cornerstone-community-radio-sells-illinois-station Cornerstone Community Radio Sells Illinois Stations To Good News Radio]", All Access Music Group. November 25, 2019. Retrieved November 14, 2020.Jacobson, Adam. "[https://www.rbr.com/this-deal-is-certainly-lifting-up-jesus/ This Deal Is Certainly 'Lifting Up Jesus']", Radio & Television Business Report. November 25, 2019. Retrieved November 14, 2020. The sale, which included six sister stations and seven translators, was consummated on February 12, 2020 at a price of $1.1 million.

WLLM is also heard at 105.3 MHz, through a translator in Lincoln, Illinois.

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• [http://www.greatnewsradio.org/ WLLM's website]

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• [http://www.fcc.gov/fcc-bin/fmq?list=0&facid=138361 Query the FCC's FM station database for W287BP]
• [http://www.radio-locator.com/info/W287BP-FX Radio-Locator Information on W287BP]

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LLM (AM)

Category:Radio stations established in 1951

Category:1951 establishments in Illinois