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Radio Hall of Fame, 440 W Randolph Street, Chicago, IL (2026)

Name: Radio Hall of Fame
Address: 440 W Randolph Street, Chicago, IL, 60606, US
Telephone: +13122458200
Price range: $$

08/04/2026

The Radio Hall of Fame announced the selection of nine 2026 Legends inductees. These individuals have received induction by the determination of the Radio Hall of Fame 2026 Nominating Committee, who annually meet to determine inductees who contributed with greatness to the radio industry and have since passed away.
The following nine radio legends take their place in the Radio Hall of Fame immediately:

·Lin Brehmer- On-Air Personality
·Vivian Carter- On-Air Personality & Record Company Executive
·Dale Dorman- On-Air Personality
·Gary Krantz- Network Radio and Syndication Executive
·Wink Martindale- On-Air Personality, Game Show Host, & TV Producer
·B. Mitchell Reed- On-Air Personality
·Pierre Robert- On-Air Personality
·Polito Vega- On-Air Personality
·D.E. “Duke” Wright- Radio Station Owner & Executive

Join us as we celebrate the 2026 Radio Hall of Fame Class at the Induction Ceremony on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at the Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park.

Tickets are on sale now at RadioHallofFame.com

A portion of every ticket purchase supports the Museum of Broadcast Communications through a tax-deductible charitable donation.

07/14/2026

More than 50 once-in-a-lifetime experiences will be up for auction in the Museum of Broadcast Communications' 2026 Front Row Experiences Charity Auction!
Whether you're a fan of television, radio, music, sports or pop culture, this is your chance to bid on extraordinary experiences you simply can't buy anywhere else.
✨ Featured experiences include:
• Private lunches with Emmy Award-winning actor Henry Winkler, CBS Criminal Minds star Joe Mantegna, and Better Call Saul star Bob Odenkirk
• VIP tickets to The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
• VIP tickets and a meet-and-greet with William Patrick Corgan & The Smashing Pumpkins
• An exclusive Chicago Bears game day experience with quarterback Caleb Williams
• A private dinner with legendary meteorologist Tom Skilling
• An exclusive NBC's One Chicago One Chicago (Chicago Fire, Chicago P.D., Chicago Med) experience featuring a private tour of Cinespace Chicago Film Studios and a cast meet-and-greet
• An authentic I Dream of Jeannie bottle personally autographed by television icon Barbara Eden
• A Radio Row Super Bowl Experience with Jim Rome
📺 Television & Radio Experiences
Go behind the scenes with WGN Morning News, NBC Chicago, CBS Chicago, MeTV’s Svengoolie, and The CW's Penn & Teller: Fool Us show in Vegas.
Enjoy exclusive in-studio meet-and-greet experiences with Premiere Radio's Elvis Duran Show, iHeartRadio's Mojo in the Morning and Breakfast Club, SiriusXM's Chris "Mad Dog" Russo. Plus, more radio fun with Loop legend Kevin Matthews, WGN Radio's John Williams & Lisa Dent. Additional highlights include Lunch with Bill O'Reilly, a virtual meet-and-greet with NewsNation's Chris Cuomo, ‘Cooking with Dean’ experiences with Dean Richards, and many other celebrated personalities and programs.
🎸 Music Experiences
Meet Billy Corgan & The Smashing Pumpkins, enjoy unforgettable experiences with The Beach Boys' Al Jardine, Poi Dog Pondering, iHeart Jingle Ball events across the country, and other legendary artists.
🏈 Sports Experiences
Bid on unforgettable opportunities with the Chicago Bears, Chicago White Sox, Chicago Blackhawks, Northwestern Football, and Fighting Illini Men's Basketball.
Every winning bid supports the Museum's educational initiatives, media literacy programs and preservation efforts.
🗓️ Bidding is open Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 10am CT through Tuesday, July 28, 2026.
🎟️ Start bidding today at 10am CT at MUSEUM.TV or Charitybuzz.com and help preserve America's broadcasting legacy while creating memories you'll never forget!

05/20/2026

The Museum of Broadcast Communications in Chicago is proud to announce the eight inductees selected for the Radio Hall of Fame Class of 2026, honoring legendary on-air personalities, broadcasters, and industry leaders whose voices and vision helped shape radio history.

The Radio Hall of Fame Class of 2026 includes Boomer Esiason, Dennis Green, Shotgun Tom Kelly, Helen Little, Bob Pittman, Rickey Smiley, Charlie Van D**e, and Chicago radio icon Fred Winston.

The inductees will be honored during the 2026 Radio Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Thursday, October 8, at The Fairmont Hotel in Chicago.

Ticket proceeds from the event will benefit the Museum of Broadcast Communications, proud home of the Radio Hall of Fame and dedicated to preserving the history and future of broadcasting.

For tickets: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2026-radio-hall-of-fame-induction-ceremony

04/22/2026

The 24 nominees for the 2026 Radio Hall of Fame have been announced!

Selected by the Radio Hall of Fame Nominating Committee—with input from across the industry and passionate listeners nationwide—this year’s class represents the voices, personalities, and innovators who have shaped the sound of radio.

Congratulations to the 2026 nominees advancing to the industry voting panel:
* Andie Summers
* Big D & Bubba
* Bob Stroud
* Boomer Esiason
* Charlie Van D**e
* Enrique Santos
* Fred Winston
* Funkmaster Flex
* Helen Little
* Joey Reynolds
* John & Ken
* Johnny Magic
* Kevin Matthews
* Kid Leo
* Larry Elder
* Lee Arnold
* Monica May
* Pat Hughes
* Raul Brindis
* Rickey Smiley
* Ryan Cameron
* Shotgun Tom Kelly
* "The Electrifying Mojo"
* 'Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me!'

Voting kicks off Friday, April 24 and runs through May 8, with the top six vote-getters earning induction into the 2026 class.

The official inductees will be revealed on Wednesday, May 20, leading up to a celebratory night at the 2026 Radio Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Thursday, October 8 at the Fairmont Chicago Millennium Park.
Stay tuned—ticket information and more event details are coming soon!

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440 W Randolph Street
Chicago, IL
60606

Opening Hours

Tuesday	10am - 5pm
Wednesday	10am - 5pm
Thursday	10am - 5pm
Friday	10am - 5pm
Saturday	10am - 5pm

Telephone

+13122458200

Website

http://www.radiohof.org/

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