A pair of Chicago Rock radio veterans have joined iHeartMedia’s new “Rock 95.5” WCHI-FM Chicago on its first day with on-air talent.

Abe Kanan, who most recently hosted mornings on Cumulus Rock “X93.9” WNDX Indianapolis, will serve as Executive Producer/co-host to Angi Taylor. Kanan joined WNDX in September 2019 from the company’s Chicago cluster where he held roles at Alternative 101.1 WKQX. He also previously worked at WLUP Chicago, WIIL Kenosha WI, Also returning to the market is Walter Flakus. Flakus was APD/afternoon host at Entercom Alternative “107.7 The End” KNDD Seattle from August 2019 until last month. Flakus previously served as APD/MD of 101.1 WKQX and MD/on-air at “97.9 The Loop” WLUP Chicago in Chicago as well as MD of XM Radio’s Ethel and Fred Alternative channels and on-air at “Channel 103.1” WHRL Albany. He also was a founding member and keyboardist for the band Stabbing Westward. https://radioinsight.com/headlines/199026/abe-kanan-walter-flakus-join-rock-95-5-chicago/