WMVP 1000 AM - ESPN Chicago, IL 🇺🇸

WMVP 1000 AM, branded as ESPN 1000, is a sports radio station licensed to Chicago, Illinois. Originally known as WCFL and owned by the Chicago Federation of Labor, the station transitioned to a sports format in the early 1990s. It became an ESPN Radio affiliate in 1998, cementing its role in Chicago sports broadcasting. Owned by Good Karma Brands since 2023, WMVP 1000 AM delivers a mix of local and national sports coverage. Local shows feature Chicago-based hosts providing in-depth analysis of the Bears, Bulls, Cubs, White Sox, and Blackhawks. The station also airs national ESPN Radio programming, including shows like "Keyshawn, JWill and Max" and "Greeny", and "SportsCenter". WMVP 1000 AM is the radio home of the Chicago White Sox, providing live game broadcasts and related coverage. The station also provides extensive coverage of major sporting events like the Super Bowl, the World Series, the NBA Finals, and the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Prominent hosts, past and present, include David Kaplan, Jonathan Hood, Marc Silverman, Carmen DeFalco, John Jurkovic, Tom Waddle and Harry Teinowitz.