The Heart of Rock and Roll is Still Beating

We've done it! At long last, the WDGC blogspot is once again operational. It's been a couple of years, but now that we have access again, be prepared for some exciting updates...

Rock-A-Thon to Raise Money for Make-A-Wish

This Saturday, June 16, WDGC will be hosting a 16 hour Rock-A-Thon to raise money for Make-A-Wish. The event will run from 8:00 AM to 12:00 AM.

How can you support the event? First, tune in! We're going to have games, live music, and information about Make-A-Wish. If you can't listen on FM, tune in to our online feed! wdgc.csd99.org

Also, we will be having a car wash in the South parking lot at North High from 11-2. Get your car washed by our staff for a $5 donation to Make-A-Wish. Of course, you could always donate more, if you want!

You can learn more about the event by checking out this very well done video put together by some of our students and an alumni
!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kiAb6MOMPPs

It's sure to be a Rockin' event!

Cable 99 turns 30!

Cable 99 celebrated its 30th anniversary on December 9 with a live three-hour television show. The show aired from 7-10 PM and featured a cast of dozens. A live jazz band provided music throughout the night, the Science Club did amazing experiments, the Drama Club led us in several improv games, and the District 99 Foundation stopped by to share their recent activities. Much fun was had, and Cable 99 got charged up for another great 30 years!

Stay tuned for reruns of the show! Look to the schedule to the right to see when it will be on the air.

WDGC at 43!

Today is the day WDGC received the telegram from the FCC stating that we could officially go on the air. Check out a picture of the telegram in our blog archives!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, WDGC!

WDGC National Recognition...More to Come!

WDGC received good news today at North Central College's 9th Annual John Drury High School Radio Awards.

WDGC Alumni Shane Gustafson placed 2nd in Best Newscast and 3rd in Best Public Affairs Program for programs he created during his senior year.

Eareen Yambao, currently a senior, took third place in the Best PSA category. Shane and Eareen were competing against students from around the country, as far away as California Connecticut. Congratulations!

In other news, work is gearing up for Cable 99's 30th Anniversary Celebration, to be broadcasted live on December 9, 2011. It is sure to be full of fun and surprises as we look back at 30 incredible years!

Finally, we are sorry this blog has not been updated recently. We hope you have found our new schedule of DJs to be as incredible as we have. We have almost 50 DJs at the North campus alone, and we feel fortunate to have their talent, energy, humor, and love of music!

Summer Shows, a Summer Fun Challenge, and Fun and Games on Cable 99

In case you haven't noticed, WDGC has all new shows for the summer. While we have said a fond farewell to some of our senior DJs, we have a whole slew of new DJs that will rock your world and keep your summer cool.

We are also issuing a WDGC Summer Fun Challenge. As you can see from the picture above, WDGC is the perfect summer party companion. Yes, that's our very own Mr. Waite wearing his WDGC shirt with The B-52s. Now THAT is a party! Kate was so intrigued by the shirt that she actually asked about it.

Here's the challenge, can you get a picture of yourself that somehow involves summer fun and WDGC? Maybe a concert or a picnic, or a good, old-fashioned lemonade stand. Send us your picture, and we just might post it to our blog! In particular, we are looking for pictures that somehow include a WDGC shirt or the station's call letters...

All pictures must be absolutely school appropriate, and we reserve the right, of course, to refuse any pictures. Don't send us any pictures you wouldn't want your mom, the police, or Pat Boone to see, because they just might! Send pictures to jwaite@csd99.org.

Be on the lookout, also, for some new Cable 99 programming. In addition to airing the graduation ceremonies from both North and South High, we will be premiering a new game show called "I Can't Believe I'm Doing This on Television." Yes, it is as interesting as it sounds...

Shane's Success at State!

Congratulations to our very own DJ Shane!

Talking to the Stars

WDGC DJ Shane Gustafson has been interviewing famous sports stars, celebrities and political figures in the Downers Grove area. So far, Shane has interviewed the voice of the Chicago Cubs, Pat Hughes; Chicago Cubs television broadcaster Len Kasper; former Chicago Cubs pitcher Milt Pappas; the mayor of Lisle, Joe Broda; and the mayor of Woodridge, Bill Murphy.

In addition to this, Shane has professional meteorologist Rick DiMaio call in every Monday morning to update your weather forecast. Chief meteorologist of FOX Chicago News, Amy Freeze calls in some Thursday afternoons to update the weather.

Lastly, Shane is setting up interviews with former baseball superstar Danny Jackson, and there will be more to come. Check them out on WDGC.

You can listen to Shane's interview with Len Kasper to the Right. We'll upload more in the next few weeks.

Let it snow...

Despite the Blizzard of 2011, WDGC will remain on the air and online! Not even 2 feet of snow will stop the rock!

Be sure to take part in our new poll to the right...

Worth a Thousand Words and Sports!

Below are some pictures from last Fall's activities. Check back for more from earlier in our history.

Also, this Saturday we will be broadcasting the North-South Varsity Boys Basketball game live on the radio. We are also videotaping it for a future run on Cable 99! The game starts at 7:30.

A New Year, A New Schedule!

WDGC has finally recovered from its two-month-long birthday celebration and is back with a brand new schedule of DJs.

The schedule is full of your old favorites and some new DJs too.

Also, rumor has it WDGC has been busy uploading more pictures from the station's history. So check back to learn more about WDGC's 42-year history!

Happy Birthday!

On November 25th, 1968 WDGC was granted permission to begin broadcasting on 88.3 FM.

We are celebrating a bit early, and for its forty-second birthday, WDGC got a brand new Ipod doc, as seen in the picture above.

Check out our first posts from 2008 to see photos of the original telegram from the FCC.

Tomorrow, on the 24th, WDGC will be handing out cotton candy in the cafeteria during all lunch periods. People who rock can jump to the head of the line! On the 25th, WDGC will celebrate both its birthday and Thanksgiving by bringing you the biggest variety of music--that's a promise!

Tune in and Rock out!

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WDGC: Award Winning Radio!

WDGC DJs Eareen Yambao and Shane Gustafson were honored today at the John Drury High School Radio Awards hosted by North Central College.

Shane was recognized as one of the top five high school sportscasters in the nation, facing competition from as far away as Michigan and Connecticut. Shane had submitted a segment of his broadcast of last year's football game against Glenbard West.

Eareen received the third place award for his public service announcement. The 1:00 psa centered on the problem of distracted driving among teenagers and featured two girls having a contest about who could do the most things while driving. You can listen to the PSA by clicking on it to the right of this post. We will work on uploading Shane's sportscast as well.

Congratulations to Shane and Eareen!

Plans are already underway for next year's entries...

Back in Business! And a Live Show...

We are glad to report that the transmitter has been returned and is fully operational!

Also, Cable 99 will be presenting a new live TV show this Wednesday, November 10, at 5:00pm. Tune in for live music and fun and games!

New Shirt Design Revealed--Place your order SOON

It seems the mysterious man who recently visited the studio was actually the inspiration for our new T-shirt design. For the first time, we are offering the shirt to anyone who is interested.

T-shirts cost $10.00 (plus shipping if necessary)

Hoodies cost $24.00 (plus shipping if necessary)

They come in just about any size and any color.

The front is the picture of Uncle Sam, and the back is the lettering.

Email jwaite@csd99.org for more information or to place an order!

Rescue and a Visitor

The balloons have been removed from the antenna, and the transmitter has been sent off for repair. Keep listening online!

We also had a visit from a strange character. We told him it was not polite to point, but he just wouldn't stop. We were able to snap this picture before he fled. Jigga Wha?

Transmitter down--Internet STILL ON! New Shirts on the horizon

It seems we've been attacked by mylar baloons--or at least that's one theory. Our transmitter has suffered a meltdown, and it looks like we will need to send it in for repair. The culprit might just be a pair of mylar balloons that somehow wrapped around the antenna and caused a short. Hard to believe, but just possibly true. We'll post pictures soon.

The good news, we will still be broadcasting online at http://wdgc.csd99.org/

We hope you will continue to tune in!

We will still be bringing you the football game tomorrow night at 7:30, and you can listen online or on cable channel 16 in Downers Grove.

And, rumor has it your UNCLE might be the subject of our latest WDGC T-shirt. Check back for the big reveal and for ordering information!

Football Game Added--South Homecoming.

This Friday night, North High's sports team will be helping to broadcast South High's homecoming football game vs. Willowbrook. The game starts at 7:30. As usual, you can listen on 88.3 FM, on cable channel 16 in Downers Grove, and on the internet at wdgc.csd99.org.

More Football Than Ever Before!

North High Sportscaster extraordinaire Shane Gustafson has already broadcast two games this year, and he has a full slate lined up, including two more South games. Tune in to 88.3 or log on at wdgc.csd99.org to catch all of the action!

9/10/10- Vs. Leyden 7:30 pm (South)
9/17/10- Vs. Downers Grove South 7:30 pm (North)
10/1/10- Vs. Proviso West 7:30 pm (North)
10/8/10- Vs. Hinsdale Central 7:30 pm (North)
10/15/10- Vs. Addison Trail 7:30 pm (South)
10/22/10- Vs. OPRF 7:30 pm (North)

WDGC Front and Center and New Fall Schedule

For the first time that we know of, WDGC is featured on the school's front sign!

This is great timing because our new Fall schedule is starting tonight! Tune in for great music and interesting chatter from our DJs! The roster is full, and the DJs are eager to play the music you love to hear. Make a request at 630.795.8490.

Also, stay tuned for updates about our amazing schedule of sports broadcasts--we are looking to bring you every North AND South game this year.