WREZ (105.5 FM, "105.5 The CAT") is a radio station licensed to the community of

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, United States, and serving the

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, area. The station plays a Top 40 (CHR) format. WREZ is owned by

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. Notable programming includes the syndicated morning show "

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", "

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" and the "

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with

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External links

WREZ official website
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105.5 The Cat at MySpace
REZ Contemporary hit radio stations in the United States Companies based in Massac County, Illinois {{Illinois-radio-station-stub