It appears the once proud WLS has fallen further from its once proud perch in Chicago radio. The following guest post by Republic stalwart Mensa outlines some of their latest foibles along with that of another less than honest “journalist” :

On August 2, 2007, Don Wade read an article on WLS-AM just before the 6am news. He read it in such a way that his audience could reasonably assume it was his thoughts, as there was no attribution. The article can be found here and while I agree with the article, I find it appalling that Mr. Wade would not attribute the article and allow his audience to believe the thoughts therein were his own. After e-mails to him, his producer, and management were ignored, I sent e-mails to Robert Feder, the author, the owner of the website, and called the station. To no avail.

A few days later, I found that WMAR, allegedly pilfered a piece from another blogger. You can read that story here.

I sent this information to Robert Feder of the Sun-Times.

Monday, WLS management initiated the slogan “Live. Local. And First.” There’s just one tiny problem with that. They weren’t the first to use it. WIBC in Indianapolis has been using it, check their banner.

After I notified WLS of the fact that another station was using that slogan, a certain host whose name shall remain anonymous, Roe Conn, (sic) stated: “That wouldn’t be the first time.” Indeed. Nor the last, as plagiarism is rampant.

I did try to contact Citadel, but they do not accept e-mail. WIBC found my phone call fascinating.

Only the FCC knows for sure.