WLLM-FM 90.1 FM is a radio station broadcasting a

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, United States, the station is owned by Great News Radio, through licensee Good News Radio, Inc. WLLM-FM's format consists of

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History

The station began broadcasting on August 11, 1997, and held the call sign WTSG.
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, 2000. p. D-131. Retrieved November 14, 2020. It aired a southern gospel format, and was owned by the Illinois Bible Institute. WTSG was branded "Today's Solid Gospel" and was an affiliate of

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's Solid Gospel southern gospel network. In 2012, Cornerstone Community Radio, Inc., owner of 1370 WLLM in

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, purchased the then-WTSG for $50,000, and began simulcasting the Christian programming of WLLM on the station. On July 18, 2016, the station's call sign was changed to WLLM-FM. In 2019, the station was sold to Good News Radio.Jacobson, Adam.
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, ''Radio & Television Business Report''. November 25, 2019. Retrieved November 14, 2020. The sale, which included six sister stations and seven translators, was consummated on February 12, 2020 at a price of $1.1 million.

References

External links

WLLM-FM's website
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