Steve Dahl

Steve Dahl is a Chicago radio personality. Dahl announced on his WJMK-FM show in early December 2008 that he is "being let go." It has been rumored for months now that Dahl would be the next top-earning CBS Chicago Radio host to be taken off the air.Chicago Tribune: Steve Dahl out at CBS' WJMK-FM (December 5, 2008)

1. Also known as WJMK
2. Variety hits radio station
3. Located in Chicago, Illinois
4. Parent companies: CBS and Viacom
5. Slogan: "Playing What We Want"
6. Signed on in 1961

"They were saying, 'Well, do a couple of weeks, a farewell.' I said, It's not a farewell. You guys are taking me off the air. I'm not retiring. I still have 2 1/2 years left on my deal so, quite frankly, I'm not letting them out of it."—DahlChicago Tribune: Steve Dahl out at CBS' WJMK-FM (December 5, 2008)

"When they made Steve Dahl, they broke the mold. So many DJs today copy so much of what Steve has done over the years. He stood out. He wasn't like all the others. So for right now, I'd like to just be real. My name is Howard and I'm the voice of Jack FM. I know this is a tough day for Buzz, Mary and the rest of Steve's staff. Steve, thanks for 30 years of great radio. Thanks for blowing up all those records. A lot of good that did, though. Love FM still thinks they're cool. ... But most of all, thanks for being an inspiration to so many broadcasters all over the world."—Howard Cogan, radio announcer