WLUJ

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WLUJ is an American Christian radio station licensed to Springfield, Illinois, broadcasting on 89.7 MHz FM. The station is owned by Great News Radio, through licensee Good News Radio, Inc.[1]

WLUJ is the flagship station of the "WLUJ Family of Stations".[2] The "WLUJ Family of Stations" includes four full power transmitters and five low powered translators.[3] Full powered stations that carry WLUJ's programming include 96.7 WGNX in Macomb, Illinois, 88.1 WLWJ in Petersburg, Illinois, and 88.3 WRLJ in White Hall, Illinois.[3] since 2021Template:Dated maintenance category (articles)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters"., WLUJ is managed by Tim Nelson and is located on the west side of Springfield.[4]

Programming

WLUJ's programming consists of Christian talk and teaching, as well as Christian music. Christian talk and teaching programs heard on WLUJ include; Turning Point with David Jeremiah, Love Worth Finding with Adrian Rogers, Thru the Bible with J. Vernon McGee, In Touch with Dr. Charles Stanley, Insight for Living with Chuck Swindoll, Revive our Hearts with Nancy Leigh DeMoss, Grace to You with John MacArthur, Focus on the Family, and In the Market with Janet Parshall.[5]

History

WLUJ began broadcasting on March 17, 1987, and originally broadcast at 97.7 MHz in Petersburg, Illinois (now WQLZ), serving the Springfield area.[2][6] 89.7 began broadcasting on May 24, 1995, and held the call sign WLGM.[7][8] The station's call sign stood for "We Love Gospel Music" and it aired inspirational music weekdays and southern gospel weekends.[9] In 2000, WLWJ 88.1 began broadcasting in Petersburg, Illinois.[2] In 2001, 97.7 was sold to Long-Nine, Inc. and WLUJ moved to 89.7.[10][8] In 2003, WRLJ began broadcasting in White Hall, Illinois.[2] In 2011, WJWR began broadcasting in Bloomington, Illinois, and serves the Bloomington-Normal area, as well as Pontiac, Illinois.[2][11]

The station was purchased by Good News Radio, Inc. in November 2019.[12] The deal, which also included six sister stations and seven translators, was consummated on February 12, 2020 at a price of $1.1 million.

Repeaters

Call sign Frequency City of license Facility ID Class ERP
(W) 		Height
(m (ft))
Template:Rh | WGNX 96.7 FM Colchester, Illinois Template:FID A 1,800 Script error: No such module "convert".
Template:Rh | WLWJ 88.1 FM Petersburg, Illinois Template:FID A 6,000 Script error: No such module "convert".
Template:Rh | WRLJ 88.3 FM White Hall, Illinois Template:FID A 2,000 Script error: No such module "convert".

Translators

Call sign Frequency
(MHz) 		City of license Facility ID Class ERP
(W) 		Height
(m (ft))
Template:Rh | W228BG 93.5 Beardstown, Illinois Template:FID D 27 Script error: No such module "convert".
Template:Rh | W284BT 104.7 Bloomington, Illinois Template:FID D 38 Script error: No such module "convert".
Template:Rh | W261CQ 100.1 Decatur, Illinois Template:FID D 99 Script error: No such module "convert".
Template:Rh | W228BB 93.5 Jacksonville, Illinois Template:FID D 120 Script error: No such module "convert".
Template:Rh | W261AF 100.1 Lincoln, Illinois Template:FID D 55 Script error: No such module "convert".

References

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  1. ↑ Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
  2. ↑ a b c d e "History of Cornerstone Community Radio, Inc.", WLUJ. Retrieved October 27, 2018.
  3. ↑ a b "Station Information", WLUJ. Retrieved October 26, 2018.
  4. ↑ "Our Staff", WLUJ. Retrieved October 26, 2018.
  5. ↑ "Program Schedule", WLUJ. Retrieved October 26, 2018.
  6. ↑ Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 1989, Broadcasting & Cable, 1989. p. B-96. Retrieved October 27, 2018.
  7. ↑ Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 1997, Broadcasting & Cable, 1997. p. B-144. Retrieved October 28, 2018.
  8. ↑ a b Call Sign History, fcc.gov. Retrieved October 28, 2018.
  9. ↑ Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
  10. ↑ "Public Notice Comment", fcc.gov. Retrieved October 28, 2018.
  11. ↑ "Predicted coverage area for WJWR 90.3 FM, Bloomington, IL", radio-locator. Retrieved October 27, 2018.
  12. ↑ Jacobson, Adam. "This Deal Is Certainly 'Lifting Up Jesus'", Radio & Television Business Report. November 25, 2019. Retrieved November 14, 2020.

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