WFMT Celebrates 70 Years On Air with a Day of Live Shows
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Our sister station WFMT marks 70 years on the air. We look back on some highlights.
WFMT, our sister station, is celebrating 70 years on air. Chicago's classical music and fine arts radio station first hit the airwaves in December of 1951. On Monday, they'll be live from Northeastern Illinois University’s “Jewel Box” Recital Hall for a day full of live performances.
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WFMT Celebrates 70 Years On Air with a Day of Live Shows
Clip: 12/9/2021 | 7m 34sVideo has Closed Captions
WFMT, our sister station, is celebrating 70 years on air. Chicago's classical music and fine arts radio station first hit the airwaves in December of 1951. On Monday, they'll be live from Northeastern Illinois University’s “Jewel Box” Recital Hall for a day full of live performances.
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