WERV-FM

WERV-FM
Broadcast areaWest Suburban Chicago
Frequency95.9 MHz (HD Radio)
Branding95.9 The River
Programming
FormatClassic alternative
Ownership
Owner
WCCQ, WIIL, WJOL, WKRS, WSSR, WXLC, WZSR
History
First air date
February 12, 1961 (1961-02-12)
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 ID73171
ClassA
ERP2,850 watts
HAAT103 meters (338 ft)
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen live
Websitewww.959theriver.com

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.