John from Wisconsin:

Two items to add to this discussion.

1. I was recently in a diner in Chicago and was surprised to hear WKSC-FM/103.5 over their sound system. Due to the repetition of the CHR format, I'm surprised this station was chosen.

2. Great Clips where I've had my hair cut over the last 20 some-odd years, plays Spotify.

I'm not sure; perhaps WYTZZ95FM or Jeremy can answer. I thought WXRT-FM/93.1 was still live overnight.

As for all-news stations, in a major city; someone should be in the newsroom and ready to go on the air if a major accident snarls traffic or Chicago weather buries us in snow, ice, etc. History has proven a lot of snow falls overnights. Many people get up very early to shovel, plow, check to see if schools have been cancelled, race to the supermarket for bread, eggs, milk, etc.

The problem with watching a local Chicago station is many don't have time to "watch it." They're listening as they race from room to room. Getting up, preparing lunches for their kids, getting them up, shower, shave, etc. With Bluetooth, one can listen to any station throughout the house.

When severe weather strikes, there's a lot of confusion in many homes due to what I've illustrated.