WGRB

WGRB
Chicago, Illinois;
Broadcast area	Chicago metropolitan area
Frequency	1390 kHz
Branding	Inspiration 1390
Programming
Format	Urban Gospel
Ownership
Owner	iHeartMedia, Inc.; (iHM Licenses, LLC);
Sister stations	WCHI-FM; WGCI-FM; WKSC-FM; WLIT-FM; WVAZ; WVON;
History
First air date	October 13, 1923
Former call signs	WTAY (1923–25); WGES (1925–62); WYNR (1962–64); WNUS (1964–75); WVON (1975–83); WGCI (1983–2004);
Call sign meaning	"Gospel Radio Blessings"
Technical information
Licensing authority	FCC
Facility ID	51162
Class	B
Power	5,000 watts
Transmitter coordinates	41°44′13″N 87°42′00″W
Links
Public license information	Public file; LMS;
Webcast	Listen live (via iHeartRadio)
Website	inspiration1390.iheart.com

WGRB (1390 kHz) is a commercial AM radio station in Chicago. It is owned by iHeartMedia and it airs an urban gospel format. On Sundays, the station broadcasts the services of several African-American churches in the area. The studios are at the Illinois Center complex on Michigan Avenue in Downtown Chicago.

WGRB is powered at 5,000 watts, using a directional antenna with a four-tower array. The transmitter is off South Kedzie Avenue near West 87th Street in the city's southwest side.

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