WILV

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WILV
KLOVE 2014.svg
Broadcast area Rockford, Illinois
Janesville, Wisconsin
Beloit, Wisconsin
Frequency 91.1 FM (MHz)
BrandingK-LOVE
Programming
Format Christian Contemporary
Affiliations K-LOVE
Ownership
Owner Educational Media Foundation
WQFL
History
First air date
March 28, 1988 [1]
Former call signs
WGSL (1987-2015)
Technical information
Class B1
ERP 7,000 watts
HAAT 161 meters (528 ft)
Links
Webcast Listen live
Website http://www.klove.com/

WILV (91.1 FM) is a radio station broadcasting a Christian Contemporary format as an affiliate of K-LOVE. Licensed to Loves Park, Illinois and serving the Rockford, Illinois area, the station is currently owned by Educational Media Foundation. [2]

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History

WILV began broadcasting as WGSL on March 28, 1988. [1] The station was owned by Rockford First Assembly of God and aired a Christian format branded "Radio 91", with the slogan "Your Home for Life". [3] [4] [5] [6] The station aired Christian talk and teaching programs such as In Touch with Dr. Charles Stanley , Back to the Bible , Focus on the Family , and Grace to You with John MacArthur, [7] as well as Christian music and Pacific Garden Mission's Christian radio drama Unshackled! . [8] [3] In 2009, the station was sold to Educational Media Foundation, along with 100.9 WQFL, for $2 million. [4] [9]

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References

  1. 1 2 Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 1989 , Broadcasting & Cable. 1989. p. B-94. Retrieved August 26, 2018.
  2. ↑ WILV, fcc.gov. Retrieved August 26, 2018.
  3. 1 2 Ghrist, John R. (1996). Valley Voices: A Radio History. Crossroads Communications. p. 478-479.
  4. 1 2 Bona, Thomas V. "K-LOVE owner takes over Rockford radio stations", Rockford Register Star . June 5, 2009. Retrieved August 26, 2018.
  5. ↑ "OTW: TV51, Radio 91 team up for family fun". Rock River Times . August 31, 2005. Archived from the original on January 1, 2014. Retrieved August 26, 2018.
  6. ↑ "Radio91 Your Home For Life". Radio 91. Archived from the original on March 1, 2000. Retrieved August 26, 2018.
  7. ↑ "Radio 91 Schedule: Monday-Thursday". Radio 91. Archived from the original on June 9, 2000. Retrieved August 26, 2018.
  8. ↑ "Radio 91 Schedule: Saturday". Radio 91. Archived from the original on November 2, 2000. Retrieved August 26, 2018.
  9. ↑ "Asset Purchase Agreement", fcc.gov. May 8, 2009. Retrieved August 26, 2018.

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