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For the Chicago, Illinois, radio station that held the call sign WILV at 100.3 FM from 2004 to 2015, see WTBC-FM. Radio station in Illinois, United States
WILV
Broadcast area
Frequency91.1 MHz
BrandingK-Love
Programming
FormatChristian contemporary
NetworkK-Love
Ownership
OwnerEducational Media Foundation
Sister stationsWQFL
History
First air dateMarch 28, 1988
Former call signsWGSL (1987–2015)
Technical information
Licensing authorityFCC
Facility ID11064
ClassB1
ERP7,000 watts
HAAT161 meters (528 ft)
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen live
Websitewww.klove.com

WILV (91.1 FM) is a radio station broadcasting a Christian contemporary format as an affiliate of K-Love. Licensed to Loves Park, Illinois, and serving the Rockford area, the station is owned by Educational Media Foundation.

History

WILV began broadcasting as WGSL on March 28, 1988. The station was owned by Rockford First Assembly of God and aired a Christian format branded "Radio 91", with the slogan "Your Home for Life". The station aired Christian talk and teaching programs such as In Touch with Dr. Charles Stanley, Back to the Bible, Focus on the Family, and Grace to You with John MacArthur, as well as Christian music and Pacific Garden Mission's Christian radio drama Unshackled!. In 2009, the station was sold to Educational Media Foundation, along with 100.9 WQFL, for $2 million.

References

  1. ^ Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 1989, Broadcasting & Cable. 1989. p. B-94. Retrieved August 26, 2018.
  2. "Facility Technical Data for WILV". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  3. WILV, fcc.gov. Retrieved August 26, 2018.
  4. ^ Ghrist, John R. (1996). Valley Voices: A Radio History. Crossroads Communications. p. 478-479.
  5. ^ Bona, Thomas V. "K-LOVE owner takes over Rockford radio stations", Rockford Register Star. June 5, 2009. Retrieved August 26, 2018.
  6. "OTW: TV51, Radio 91 team up for family fun". Rock River Times. August 31, 2005. Archived from the original on January 1, 2014. Retrieved August 26, 2018.
  7. "Radio91 Your Home For Life". Radio 91. Archived from the original on March 1, 2000. Retrieved August 26, 2018.
  8. "Radio 91 Schedule: Monday-Thursday". Radio 91. Archived from the original on June 9, 2000. Retrieved August 26, 2018.
  9. "Radio 91 Schedule: Saturday". Radio 91. Archived from the original on November 2, 2000. Retrieved August 26, 2018.
  10. "Asset Purchase Agreement", fcc.gov. May 8, 2009. Retrieved August 26, 2018.

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