WERV-FM

WERV-FM
Broadcast areaWest Suburban Chicago
Frequency95.9 MHz (HD Radio)
Branding95.9 The River
Programming
FormatClassic alternative
Ownership
Owner
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 Connoisseur 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.