Several Chicago Radio Personalities Laid Off By Alpha Media

CHICAGO, IL — Several Chicago area radio personalities are off the air, at least for now, following cuts at Alpha Media stations across the region such as Star 96.7, 102.3 XLC and Q Rock 100.7.

Tom Kief of 95 WIIL Rock’s morning show on Tuesday addressed the “reduction in force,” noting his colleague, Stino Cirigliano, was among those laid off.

“A lot of very talented and hardworking individuals were separated from the company yesterday,” Kief said. “Stino was on that list. I already miss her.”

As many as 10 staffers were let go across suburban Chicago, according to Inside Radio and RadioInsight.

“I was part of massive layoffs today at the radio company I work for,” Anthony Koris, of Star 96.7, said in a Facebook post, thanking local listeners for their “amazing” support.

Also affected were Dawn Avello of Q Rock 100.7, D.J Clinto of Star 105.5, and 21-year veteran Frank Wright as well as Wes McKane, both of 102.3 XLC, according to social media posts from the broadcasters.