WBIG (AM)

WBIG
Aurora, Illinois;
Broadcast area	Fox Valley
Frequency	1280 kHz
Branding	AM 1280 WBIG
Programming
Format	Talk/home shopping/sports
Affiliations	USA Radio Network; Fox Sports Radio; Chicago White Sox Radio Network; Chicago Bears Radio Network;
Ownership
Owner	William H. Pollack; (Auril Broadcasting LLC);
Sister stations	WRMN
History
First air date	December 13, 1938
Former call signs	WMRO (1938-1989); WYSY (1989-1991);
Call sign meaning	"The Big One"
Technical information
Licensing authority	FCC
Facility ID	5217
Class	B
Power	1,000 watts day; 500 watts night;
Transmitter coordinates	41°46′10.00″N 88°14′44.00″W
Translator(s)	105.5 MHz W288EA (Aurora)
Links
Public license information	Public file; LMS;
Webcast	Listen Live
Website	wbig1280.com

WBIG (1280 kHz; "The Big One") is an AM radio station broadcasting a mixed-format of talk, home shopping, and sports. Licensed to Aurora, Illinois, it serves the Fox Valley. The station is currently owned by Auril Broadcasting LLC.

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