ESPN Chicago broadcasts live from the brand-new Jeff Dickerson Studio inside the Chicago Board of Trade Building, anchoring its local sports talk lineup with established midday and morning programs according to station announcements. The permanent move brings hosts Carmen DeFalco, John Jurkovic, David Kaplan, and Jonathan Hood into a custom-built facility named in honor of the late beloved Chicago sports journalist Jeff Dickerson.
Jeff Dickerson Studio Location and Programming Lineup
The state-of-the-art facility operates out of the historic Chicago Board of Trade Building located at 141 West Jackson Boulevard in downtown Chicago. According to Good Karma Brands, the station’s operator, the studio honors the legacy of Jeff Dickerson, the prominent Chicago Bears reporter and ESPN personality who died in December 2021 at the age of 44. The broadcast schedule features two flagship weekday programs running through the morning and early afternoon hours.
- Kap & J Hood: Broadcasts weekday mornings from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. CT, hosted by David Kaplan and Jonathan Hood.
- Carmen & Jurko: Broadcasts weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to noon CT, hosted by Carmen DeFalco and John Jurkovic.
Background on the Station and Facility Expansion
Good Karma Brands transitioned ESPN Chicago (WMVP-AM 1000) into a fully locally-owned and operated entity under network agreements, expanding its footprint within the Chicago media market. The construction of the Jeff Dickerson Studio provides the station with a high-visibility downtown presence, allowing fans and listeners to view broadcasts directly from the financial district. Jeff Dickerson spent over two decades covering Chicago sports, primarily the Bears and the Chicago Cubs, earning widespread respect from colleagues and athletes alike. The studio dedication ensures his presence remains anchored in the city’s sports media landscape.
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