WRKX

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title: "WRKX" type: doc version: 1 created: 2026-02-28 author: "Wikipedia contributors" status: active scope: public tags: ["radio-stations-in-illinois", "classic-rock-radio-stations-in-the-united-states", "nrg-media-radio-stations", "radio-stations-established-in-1964", "1964-establishments-in-illinois"] topic_path: "geography/united-states" source: "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WRKX" license: "CC BY-SA 4.0" wikipedia_page_id: 0 wikipedia_revision_id: 0

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FieldValue
nameWRKX
logo95.3 Jill FM Logo.jpg
cityOttawa, Illinois
countryUS
areaLaSalle / Ottawa
branding95.3 Jill FM
frequency95.3 MHz
airdateAugust 15, 1964 (as WOLI at 98.3)
formatClassic rock
erp4,300 watts
haat61 meters
classA
facility_id70304
licensing_authorityFCC
former_callsignsWOLI (1964–1976)
former_frequencies98.3 MHz (1964–1975)
ownerNRG Media
licenseeNRG License Sub, LLC
sister_stationsWCMY
webcast
website
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| name = WRKX | logo = 95.3 Jill FM Logo.jpg | city = Ottawa, Illinois | country = US | area = LaSalle / Ottawa | branding = 95.3 Jill FM | frequency = 95.3 MHz | airdate = August 15, 1964 (as WOLI at 98.3) | format = Classic rock | erp = 4,300 watts | haat = 61 meters | class = A | facility_id = 70304 | licensing_authority = FCC | callsign_meaning = | former_callsigns = WOLI (1964–1976) | former_frequencies = 98.3 MHz (1964–1975) | owner = NRG Media | licensee = NRG License Sub, LLC | sister_stations = WCMY | webcast = | website =

WRKX (95.3 FM, "Jill FM") is a radio station broadcasting a classic rock format. Licensed to Ottawa, Illinois, the station covers Northern Illinois, including LaSalle, and Ottawa. It is owned by NRG Media.

History

The station began broadcasting on August 15, 1964, as WOLI, and broadcast at 98.3 MHz. WOLI aired a MOR format. By 1975, the station had begun airing a rock/top 40 format. In 1975, the station's frequency was changed to 95.3 MHz, and in September 1976, its call sign was changed to WRKX.

By 1977, the station had begun airing a country music format. The station continued airing a country music format into the 1980s. By 1985, the station had begun airing an adult contemporary format. In August 1991, the station's format was changed to classic rock. In early 1993, the station's format was changed to hot AC. The station was branded "K95.3", "The River". By 2010, the station's format had changed to adult hits, as "95.3 SAM FM", carrying Westwood One's S.A.M.: Simply About Music programming until the discontinuation of the network in August 2015, at which point the station became "95.3 Jack FM". On September 1, 2025, the station changed its format to classic rock, branded as "95.3 Jill FM".

References

References

  1. [http://www.nrgmedia.com/stations.aspx Stations WRKX - FM] Accessed May 11, 2010
  2. [http://www.nrgmedia.com/post/stations/wrkx(1).JPG WRKX Coverage Area] Accessed May 11, 2010
  3. ''[https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-BC-YB/1965/B1-1965-YB-All.pdf 1965 Broadcasting Yearbook]'', [[Broadcasting & Cable. Broadcasting]], 1965. p. B-51. Retrieved July 25, 2018.
  4. [https://cdbs.recnet.com/corres/?doc=82980 History Cards for WRKX], fcc.gov. Retrieved July 25, 2018.
  5. ''[https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-BC-YB/1971/B-1-Radio-YB-1971.pdf 1971 Broadcasting Yearbook]'', [[Broadcasting & Cable. Broadcasting]], 1971. p. B-66. Retrieved July 25, 2018.
  6. ''[https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-BC-YB/1975/C%201%201975%20Radio.pdf Broadcasting Yearbook 1975]'', [[Broadcasting & Cable. Broadcasting]], 1975. p. C-59. Retrieved July 25, 2018.
  7. ''[https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-BC-YB/1977/C-1%20Radio%20Broadcasting%20Yearbook%201977.pdf Broadcasting Yearbook 1977]'', [[Broadcasting & Cable. Broadcasting]], 1977. p. C-66. Retrieved July 25, 2018.
  8. ''[https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-BC-YB/1984/B-Radio-AL-MT-BC-YB-1984.pdf Broadcasting/Cablecasting Yearbook 1984]'', [[Broadcasting & Cable. Broadcasting/Cablecasting]], 1984. p. B-82. Retrieved July 25, 2018.
  9. ''[https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-BC-YB/1985/B-Radio-AL-to-MT-BC-YB-1985.pdf Broadcasting/Cablecasting Yearbook 1985]'', [[Broadcasting & Cable. Broadcasting/Cablecasting]], 1985. p. B-85. Retrieved July 25, 2018.
  10. "[https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-M-Street/M-Street-Journal/M-Street-1991-08.pdf Format Changes]", ''The M-Street Journal''. Vol. 8, No. 33. August 19, 1991. p. 1. Retrieved July 25, 2018.
  11. "[https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-M-Street/M-Street-Journal/M-Street-1993-03.pdf Format Changes]", ''The M-Street Journal''. Vol. 10 No. 9. March 3, 1993. p. 1. Retrieved July 25, 2018.
  12. "About Us". WCMY.
  13. "95-3 The River - Your At Work Station". 95.3 The River.
  14. "WCMY - Ottawa, IL". Ottawaradio.net.
  15. ''[https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-M-Street/2009/AL-MT-M-Street-18-2009-2010.pdf The Radio Book]''. 2009-2010. p. 212. Retrieved July 25, 2018.
  16. "[https://www.allaccess.com/net-news/archive/story/145058/westwood-one-signs-off-sam-fm Westwood One Signs Off 'SAM-FM']", ''All Access Music Group''. August 31, 2015. Retrieved July 25, 2018.
  17. [https://radioinsight.com/headlines/308052/jack-becomes-jill-in-ottawa-il/ Jack Becomes Jill in Ottawa IL] Radioinsight - September 5, 2025

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