WQLZ (97.7 FM) is a

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broadcasting an

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format, licensed to

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, United States. The station serves the Springfield, IL area and is currently owned by Long Nine, Inc.

History

The station began broadcasting March 17, 1987, and aired a

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format as WLUJ.
Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 1989
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, 1989. p. B-96. Retrieved October 28, 2018. On August 10, 2001, the station's call sign was changed to WLGM. On February 12, 2002, the station's call sign was changed to WYVR. WYVR aired a

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format, branded "The River", "Springfield's Modern Rock".
Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 2002-2003
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, 2002. p. D-144. Retrieved October 28, 2018. On February 17, 2007, the station's call sign was changed to WLCE, and the station adopted an

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format. The station was branded "Alice @ 97.7" "Springfield's Music Alternative". On August 24, 2015, WLCE flipped to active rock, temporarily simulcasting 92.7 WQLZ in

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, as "Real Rock 97.7 QLZ", On September 4, WQLZ moved permanently to 97.7, and the station's call sign was changed to the current WQLZ.Venta, Lance.
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, ''Radio Insight''. September 8, 2015. Retrieved October 28, 2018. The station features the 3rd String Morning Show with Mo Lightning, Kyle in afternoons, and nights with Harddrive XL.

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* {{Springfield IL Radio QLZ Active rock radio stations in the United States Radio stations established in 1987 1987 establishments in Illinois