WERV-FM
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| Broadcast area | West Suburban Chicago |
| Frequency | 95.9 MHz (HD Radio) |
| Branding | 95.9 The River |
| Programming | |
| Format | Classic alternative |
| Ownership | |
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| WCCQ, WIIL, WJOL, WKRS, WSSR, WXLC, WZSR | |
| History | |
First air date | February 12, 1961 |
Former call signs | WKKD-FM (1961–1981) WKKD (6/17/1981-9/22/1981) WKKD-FM (1981–2001) |
Call sign meaning | "River" |
| Technical information | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 73171 |
| Class | A |
| ERP | 2,850 watts |
| HAAT | 103 meters (338 ft) |
| Links | |
Public license information | |
| Webcast | Listen live |
| Website | www |
WERV-FM (95.9 MHz "95.9 The River") is a commercial radio station, licensed to Aurora, Illinois, and serving the western suburbs of Chicago. It is owned by Alpha Media, through licensee Alpha Media Licensee LLC. WERV-FM has a classic alternative radio format.
WERV-FM has an effective radiated power (ERP) of 2,850 watts. The studios and transmitter are on Plain Avenue in Aurora.