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WXRT-FM Reaches #1/March 2026 PPM Ratings

Posted by Hunter <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/chicagomediachat/info/user=Hunter' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 20, 2026, 7:15 pm

The latest Nielsen PPM ratings revealed WXRT-FM ranked #1. This is a first for the AAA-formatted station.

Interesting to see since 104.3 was blown up, WBBM-FM 96.3 has risen within striking distance of WKSC-FM 103.5. How long will this last? It's anyone's guess.

WLS-FM's ratings are withheld due to the legal issues with its corporate owner, Cumulus. The same for WLS-AM.

Link: March 2026 Nielsen PPM Ratings

Re: WXRT-FM Reaches #1/March 2026 PPM Ratings

Posted by detectivetom <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/chicagomediachat/info/user=detectivetom' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 20, 2026, 8:50 pm, in reply to "WXRT-FM Reaches #1/March 2026 PPM Ratings"

Not too bad for a station that once was a sister station to WSBC.
I remember when it was only rock in the nighttime.

They printed a monthly palm card that listed the daily two featured artists. Had to hunt them down at your local record store.

Re: WXRT-FM Reaches #1/March 2026 PPM Ratings

Posted by detectivetom <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/chicagomediachat/info/user=detectivetom' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 20, 2026, 9:00 pm, in reply to "Re: WXRT-FM Reaches #1/March 2026 PPM Ratings"

Found one of those cards. Here is link:

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=122109257450915566&set=gm.10161768886062075&type=3&from_lookaside=1

Re: WXRT-FM Reaches #1/March 2026 PPM Ratings

Posted by WYTZZ95FM <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/chicagomediachat/info/user=WYTZZ95FM' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 21, 2026, 6:06 pm, in reply to "WXRT-FM Reaches #1/March 2026 PPM Ratings"

Interesting to see since 104.3 was blown up, WBBM-FM 96.3 has risen within striking distance of WKSC-FM 103.5.

B96 has gained. But there was about 2.5 6+ numbers out there when it signed off. B96 is not the sole winner. GCI, Power and V103 all are up the last 2 months. That is about a 1.8 share. The other .7 went to B96. iHeart especially thanks you Audacy!

First time I have seen WOKL Round Lake rate.

Air 1 on 94.3 is up, highest ratings ever for WAWE since they really tightened up their analog signal and added HD. Add in WAWY Dundee, they are at a 0.9 share.

WCHI-HD2 BIG Country 95.5, on autopilot, is at a 0.3, FREE is at a 0.7, US99 is at a 4.4 - Country overall is on an upswing.

WXRT is a solid sounding station. It is a shadow of what it used to be. It is unlistenable due to the amount of spots. No surprise it is #1 and hitting its demos, because, the state of radio is just so bad, they are one of the better choices, from a really crappy company.

WDCB 90.9 Jazz, the faux College station, no longer rates. The school is supposedly having budgets cuts and no longer paying for the ratings service.

Z