BIN Launches In Chicago
• iHeartMedia’s BIN: Black Information Network, the 24/7 comprehensive national audio news service dedicated to providing an objective, accurate and trusted source of continual news coverage with a Black voice and perspective, is now live in Chicago on WMFN-AM, which debuted on Thursday, July 14 as BIN 640 AM.
“BIN: Black Information Network celebrated its second anniversary on June 30, and the launch of Chicago’s 640 AM is a major milestone for the network,” said Tony Coles, President of BIN: Black Information Network. “BIN brings Chicago the most trusted full-time news network for both local and national news by and for the Black community, and we’re looking forward to the network’s impact in the community for years to come.”
Matt Scarano, President of iHeartMedia’s Chicago Region, noted, “The launch of Chicago’s BIN 640 AM represents our continued commitment to inform, empower and impact the local Black community. BIN 640 AM is a tremendous complement to iHeartMedia Chicago’s collection of station brands and represents a significant moment for our community.”
Derrick Brown, VP of Programming for iHeartMedia’s Chicago Region and PD of BIN 640 AM, remarked, “Chicago’s community has been significantly impacted by the events of the past two years. Thus, leading to an increased appetite for objective news and information from the Black perspective. We are proud to add this important voice to our premier collection of brands serving Chicagoland’s Black community.”
Tonight, Chicago’s Willis Tower will illuminate its antenna lights in red and green in honor of the launch of BIN 640 AM.
