WCPT 820 Heartland Signal Progresive Talk, Willow Springs IL 🇺🇸

WCPT 820 AM, branded as Heartland Signal Progressive Talk, is a progressive talk radio station licensed to Willow Springs, Illinois, serving the Chicago metropolitan area. Owned by Newsweb Corporation, WCPT provides a platform for liberal and left-leaning viewpoints on political and social issues. The station's programming includes nationally syndicated shows and locally produced programs, featuring hosts such as Stephanie Miller, Thom Hartmann, Amy Goodman (Democracy Now!), and local Chicago hosts Scott Thompson and Joan Esposito. Newsweb Corporation, the owner of WCPT, is a Chicago-based company committed to diverse programming and local content across its radio stations. Before adopting the progressive talk format, WCPT had a varied history, including business news and brokered ethnic programming. The shift to progressive talk filled a void in the Chicago radio market. As an AM station broadcasting on 820 AM, WCPT's signal reaches the Chicago area and beyond, especially at night. WCPT also offers online streaming through its website, extending its reach beyond the traditional AM signal.