- WXLC
Infobox Radio Station
name = WXLC
airdate =
frequency = 102.3 FM (MHz )
city = Waukegan
area = Lake County
format =Hot AC
owner =NextMedia Group
licensee = NextMedia Operating, LLC
erp = 3000watt s
branding = "102.3 XLC"
slogan = "Lake County's Best Variety"
class = A
website = [http://www.xlc.com/ www.xlc.com]
callsign_meaning = W X - across LakeCounty
sister_stations =WXLC is an FM radio station that operates on the 102.3 frequency, based in
Waukegan, Illinois . The format includes hits from the 1980s through today.The station was originally known as WKRS-FM, but changed to WXLC which stands for Across Lake County. The X illustrates "across." It's 2 towers are clearly visible on Route 120, east of US 41.
It has featured several formats over the years, but has never strayed far from top 40/contemporary music. Many Chicago area radio personalities and other DJs nationwide can trace their careers back to WXLC at one time or another. Nick Farella (1948-2005) was a Chicago broadcaster as well as a longtime Program Director at the station.
For many years, WXLC was known as "Hot 102.3 FM."
External links
* [http://www.xlc.com WXLC Website]
*fmq|WXLC
*fml|WXLC
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