Guzman also provided McGurren with a window of time to amend her complaint and gave Hubbard 14 days to respond to her amended filing. The UChicago Men's Soccer team has won the Div3 National Championship for the first time ever! Ferguson, a Radio Hall of Famer and once Chicago's highest paid radio personality, stepped down in October after 25 years at The Mix. I don't know what the future holds for me. I definitely know more now that we talk about it on the show, but I don't really follow it. 5 Questions with Melissa McGurren - NBC Sports RSN His name is actually Brian Paruch, but hes been called Whip for more than a decade. The Audacy station is pairing up Melissa McGurren and Austin Huff to host morning drive on WUSN-FM. Melissa McGurren won't be a name you recognize unless you live in Chicago, but she's very famous in her own town. Details of McGurrens allegations emerged in an amended defamation lawsuit that another former WTMX employee, Cynthia DeNicolo, filed last week against the owner of the station, Hubbard Radio Chicago. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. No reason was cited for the breakup, but reports persisted of friction between Ferguson and McGurren. Drew Walker, an 18-year veteran of US99 who most recently has been hosting mornings, returns to middays from 9 a.m. to noon. src="https://www.facebook.com/tr?id=674090812743125&ev=PageView&noscript=1"/>, CSN Chicago Senior Director of CommunicationsCSNChicago.com Contributor. Likely in the capacity of on-air, but as long as there is growth with the Eric and Kathy Show, both on the air and in the studio, I'll be there. I know I worry too much about saying the wrong thing to people or hurting their feelings. 18.2k Followers, 1,343 Following, 64 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Melissa McGurren (@melissamcgurren) Eric in the Morning will continue with Ferguson and the current morning show team, including Violeta Podrumedic, Brian Whip Paruch and John Swany Swanson, the station said in its statement. As far as being nervous when pro athletes come in, nahnot really. A look back at the glory years of Eric and Kathy in the morning. Ok, so that's super cheesy,\" she says, but it's completely true.<\/p>\n

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1) CSNChicago.com:<\/strong> Melissa, first off, congrats to you and your fellow cast of characters on the massive success of the Eric and Kathy Show. Ferguson's former co-host, Melissa McGurren, filed the $10 million lawsuit last fall. When McGurren left, WTMX said in a public statement it was surprised and disappointed the former co-host of Eric in the Morning With Melissa and Whip declined a contract extension following more than two decades at The Mix. Until recently he also hosted a podcast on the site. Contact us: [emailprotected]. US99 Chicago Launches New Morning Show. She says what she wants, does what she wants, is very funny and I still think deep down she is a pretty nice lady. From dance and food festivals to concerts and parades, Latino Chicagoans have much to look forward to this summer. Soon afterward, it was revealed that she had actually been fired from the program by the station itself, The Mix. Plus -- I'm looking for a charity that I can really be involved in that deals with animals. He calls her the secret weapon, and continues with, theres something unique about her, something super appealing, that is so central to the show, and hes not wrong according to fans. Latest Job Openings In And Around Chicago, 5 New Properties On The Market In And Around The Chicago Area, Mike'd Up: How A Chicagoan's Ditka-Inspired Bachelor Party Went Viral. The new love of her life is her son Porter, who was born in December 2010. Tell us CSNChicago.com readers want to hear about it! McGurrens defamation suit claims the statement falsely calls her a liar and attacks her credibility and integrity. The woman, Kristen Mori of Ohio, wrote that management turned a blind eye towards (his) inappropriate and offensive conduct because of the revenue generated by his show. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and in later court filings, McGurren said Ferguson subjected her to an unbearable hostile work environment with the knowledge of their bosses. McGurren currently works as a host at the country station, US99. New Tradition Chorus "Blast From the Past" with songs of '70s and '80s. Former Chicago radio host Melissa McGurren can't try again to sue her former employer, Hubbard Radio, for defamation, as a Chicago federal judge again found an executive at radio station WTMX did not claim McGurren lied under oath when he said the company did "not agree with Melissa's characterization of events" surrounding her claims of workplace harassment against her former on-air . The shows popularity seems limitless right now. From there, she would go on to co-host WTMXs Eric & Kathy with Eric Ferguson in 1996. Like McGurren, DeNicolo sued Hubbard for defamation after the company said it found no evidence to corroborate allegations of illegal workplace conduct. Hubbard attorneys are seeking to have that suit dismissed as well. What Happened to Kathy Hart from Eric and Kathy? - 2018 Update Desde festivales de danza y gastronoma hasta conciertos y desfiles, los latinos de Chicago tienen mucho que esperar este verano. But, her cohosts have not said a word, and thats what has fans worried. The station publicly announced Dec. 16 that she did not renew her contract and would be leaving The Mix statements McGurren said in her complaint were false and defamatory. Friday's comment of the day: Linda Shafran: Deloris MeBain was a sparkling light at NBC Tower. Un reporte que destacaba el impacto econmico de Sueos Music Festival concluy que se haban creado ms de 900 puestos de trabajo gracias al evento de dos das de duracin. Shes a lot more local than most people assume. She loves that they listen to her, that they reach out to her, and that they want to connect with her through their own stories. I get why people love sports. Melissa McGurren - Facebook Melissa McGurren, co-host of Eric Fergusons morning show, said Wednesday the truth will come out about her departure from WTMX-FM 101.9 after more than two decades with the contemporary music station. McGurren, the pride of Portage, Indiana, who rose from traffic reporter to co-host of Eric Ferguson's morning show at The Mix, has been off the air since she and the station parted company late. Melissa McGurren Drops Attempt To Revive Her Defamation Case Against We get hundreds of people coming. In the midst of her absence, some of her fans have even taken the time to post on social media that the show is no longer any good without her. I don't know much about sports. the trials and tribulations of motherhood, relationships, etc.). \"With a twinkle in his eye, he stole my heart. Created by Melissa McGurren. Those comments were an attempt to paint McGurren in a false light, she alleged in a document related to the arbitration process, and were made with the intent of continuing to cover-up Fergusons serial harassment and the stations tacit approval of the alleged conduct. On Tuesday, former. In his ruling, Gomez cited the legal statute opinions that do not misstate facts are protected by the First Amendment and are non-actionable. I'm not looking to host events. Former Eric Ferguson co-host Melissa McGurren breaks silence, alleges PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Ryan Reynolds Driven by the pairs natural chemistry, it quickly became the most top-rated radio program within three years. 1) CSNChicago.com: Melissa, first off, congrats to you and your fellow cast of characters on the massive success of the Eric and Kathy Show. Right now, thats a fair assessment. It sounds to us like shes your every day proud mom, but let us not forget he is so many of these things because of who she is. How would you rate this article? Her lawsuit claims station vice president Jeff England defamed her when he sent a message to staff in 2020 stating the station had investigated her claims and did not agree with [McGurrens] characterization of events a statement that McGurren said implied she was a liar, and which she claimed impugned her integrity. I want to bust the bad guys! "This far-reaching argument finds no support in the law," Guzman wrote in his decision. When she informed me of her decision, she described her time at the station as a privilege and that feeling is completely mutual. "Eric in the Morning" host Eric Ferguson, center, stands with former co-host Melissa McGurren, left, and Brian Whip Paruch. McGurren comes from Hubbard Broadcasting crosstown hot AC "101.9 FM The Mix" WTMX, where she spent more than two decades, first as a traffic reporter then as co-host of "Eric in the Morning." Besides allegations of a hostile work environment, defamation and infliction of emotional distress, McGurren contended she was intentionally paid less than men in similar or comparable positions., Attorneys for Ferguson did not immediately respond to requests for comment Tuesday. Her successor, Melissa McGurren, left without giving a reason in December 2020. BONUS QUESTION! The rest of the station's lineup remains intact, with New York-based Katie Neal from noon to 3 p.m., Scotty Kay from 3 to 7 p.m. and Detroit-based Rob Stone and Holly Hutton from 7 p.m. to midnight. What has Kathy been up to since then? After being missing from "Eric In The Morning" for the past several weeks, Hubbard Hot AC "101.9 The Mix" WTMX Skokie/Chicago has revealed that co-host Melissa McGurren is departing the station after declining a contract extension offered to her. According to the station's website, the show's key demographic is listeners between the ages of 25 and 54 years old. 5) CSNChicago.com: Name your Top 3 favorite songs/artists that would NEVER be played on The Mix? She's back: US99 hires Melissa McGurren to host mornings There's no doubt you've attained a solid fan base over the years thanks in part to your great sense of humor and ability to put your male counterparts in their place if needed! They cannot lie their way out of this problem. McGurren spent most of . When the popularity of the Eric and Kathy Show increased, so did the information about our personal lives. oh and REINVENTION. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. While McGurren, who now hosts mornings on Audacy country WUSN 99.5-FM, continues to pursue her claims against the company in arbitration, the case of Cynthia DeNicolo goes on. Yeah that's right. She collaborated with the NFL, CDC, and Heads Up Football Program in 2012 and 2013. Melissa McGurren Retweeted. She also claimed Ferguson engineered her dismissal. 123 talking about this. Huff, a native of Nashville, Tennessee, and self-described country music fan, is a graduate of the Missouri School of Journalism at the University of Missouri. As the aforementioned primary sidekick to E & K, do you have any aspirations to one day soon have your own radio show? Melissa McGurren Departs WTMX's Eric In The Morning While he described the events as very strange and unpredictable, he admitted that he had felt energized and rejuvenated following her official departure. (Michael Walker/for the Chicago Tribune). US99 Chicago Launches New Morning Show - Radio Ink For their contributions, both Eric and Kathy were inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame in 2016. Besides, David Grohl is dreamy. In a court filing included with that defamation suit, a former WTMX sales employee alleged Ferguson groped her at a station Christmas party in full view of her husband and co-workers in 2003. DeNicolo has also separately sued Ferguson, alleging he coerced DeNicolo into sexual acts. A radio personality, Kathy Hart gained fame as one-half ofEric and Kathy, which she hosted with Eric Fergusonher on-air partner since 1996. Fans have been worried. Also, I'd have to go with Foo Fighters -- I may not always be in the mood for them, but when I am look out! ], Our plans for the future of Eric in the Morning definitely included Melissa, Jeff England, vice president and market manager at Hubbard Chicago which owns and operates the Mix said in the statement. Kachinske, now with Cumulus Media in New England, also did not respond to a request for comment. Hugely successful, it had become one of Chicagos top-rated shows within just three years of its debut. Un reporte que destacaba el impacto econmico de Sueos Music Festival concluy que se haban creado ms de 900 puestos de trabajo gracias al evento de dos das de duracin. Understandably, the whole situation would have been stressful and frustrating for the former co-host. Equal Employment Opportunity . She consistently strives to be the best Melissa she can be and says there is always more to learn through new experiences in life. When the popularity of the Eric and Kathy Show increased, so did the information about our personal lives. I want to do more than that. Plus -- I'm looking for a charity that I can really be involved in that deals with animals. Eric Ferguson Off The Air For Now, Melissa Speaks Out: Reports I contend that Eric Ferguson is a serial abuser of women and that for many years, the management of The Mix has protected Ferguson in allowing him to continue in perpetrating his misconduct that goes far beyond the limits of decency despite ample notice from me and many of my co-workers that Fergusons behavior is unlawful, McGurren wrote in a December complaint to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. "Eric in the Morning" host Eric Ferguson, center, stands with former co-host Melissa McGurren, left, and Brian Whip Paruch. I want to bust the bad guys!<\/p>\n

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BIO:<\/strong> Moving to Chicago wasn't a far trip for Melissa McGurren, who grew up in Portage, Ind. I went through a time of just wanting to have fun myself and so have my girlfriends. Robservations: ABC 7 newsroom has family ties to three politicians Do tell. A woman who accused radio host Eric Ferguson of creating an unbearable work environment has filed a defamation lawsuit against the radio stations parent company claimingit either never looked into her claims or the investigation was a sham.. Former WTMX radio host Melissa McGurren's defamation lawsuit dismissed McGurrens abrupt departure from the airwaves stunned her fans. Its an adjustment to have to talk about your life to so many people, but she loves that it allows her to connect to those around her. Not long afterward, the program was renamed asEric in the Morning with Melissa & Whip. She became a stay-at-home mom and writer with her own blog. Actually, I loved those guys but you probably don't remember. Melissa McCarthys, Many people are familiar with actor Drake Bell. Former Chicago Radio Co-Host's $10M Defamation Suit Dismissed Radio host Eric Ferguson works in the WTMX-FM studio with Melissa McGurren, center, and former co-host Kathy Hart in 2009. All kidding aside, who knows what path the future holds, but when something \"feels right\", I just go with it. I must admit, it was a HUGE adjustment, but there's something about sharing some parts of your life with the audience that not only makes them relate more to you, but you relate more to them. "Im energized to move forward and defend myself against claims made against me and the station, and look forward to seeing them through to their conclusion," Ferguson said at the time. Besides, David Grohl is dreamy. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she wrote, she worked in a space with a window separating her from Ferguson, because of her asthma and other medical issues. The amended defamation suit against Hubbard includes details of McGurrens ongoing efforts to seek compensation through the EEOC complaint and an arbitration process. I love it. Rachel Williamson, regional president and market manager of Audacy Chicago, said the team of McGurren and Huff "will bring energy, positivity, chemistry, and a lot of fun to this fresh and dynamic local show to serve Chicagos country listeners. (Antonio Perez / Chicago Tribune). Another woman, former sales employee Kristen Mori, said in a court document that Ferguson groped her at a station Christmas party in 2003. By the time summer rolled around, fans had begun to wonder whether or not she was let go. Ive always wanted to work at the Mix, and this is not how I saw things coming, so here I sit. Was\/is that particular aspect of your job difficult for you or do you feel that it is just an absolute requirement in order to further connect to your audience?<\/p>\n

McGurren:<\/strong> When I first started, I didn't mind talking about some aspects of my life. McGurren and Austin Huff a podcaster and longtime producer who hails from. England's October 5 email prompted McGurren to sue for defamation, alleging that his statement falsely branded her a liar by attacking her credibility and integrity. BIO: Moving to Chicago wasn't a far trip for Melissa McGurren, who grew up in Portage, Ind. ANY Frank Sinatra song is fantastic!<\/p>\n

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BONUS QUESTION! In the court filings made public Tuesday, McGurren said that during her 22-year career at The Mix she rose from traffic reporter to show co-host with Ferguson and Brian Whip Paruch, who she said was paid about the same amount as she was, even though Paruch had nearly 10 years less experience. Ferguson currently faces two lawsuits from former employees and is named in a complaint by former co-host Melissa McGurren on WTMX's popular morning show "Eric in the Morning. So boys, don't just jump to conclusions on the ladies. After studying business in college, Tiffany embarked upon a career she never dreamed of. Melissa Morgan Squire. The former couple sold their Hinsdale home for less than they paid for it in 2020. off the air until at least the end of October, 'Eric In The Morning' Host Coerced Sexual Favors: Ex-WTMX Staffer, Melissa McGurren, left without giving a reason, most successful morning team in Chicago radio history. Attorneys for Ferguson have denied DeNicolos allegations and filed a motion to dismiss her lawsuit. The complaint says McGurren knew this host had complained on their behalf to Kachinske and Greg Solk, who served as Hubbard senior vice president of programming before leaving the company in 2016. Born and raised in Chicago, Kathy spent the majority of her early life in Crystal Lake. If the show ever ends (let's say, 30 years from now), I'll probably just retire. On Dec. 9, 2019, Ferguson allegedly berated McGurren on the air for showing up to work in a good mood while he was in a bad mood. There are at least 11 that I would pick, but if I can only pick one Chelsea Handler. She also loves artists like the Foo Fighters. A radio personality, Kathy Hart gained fame as one-half of. I did not receive this assurance and was not invited back on the air, the document said. Former WTMX radio host Melissa McGurren's $10 million defamation suit I think my future is radio. McGurren left her job because she could no longer stand Fergusons harassment and managements refusal to do anything aboutit, according to the lawsuit filed Thursday in Cook County Circuit Court. What has Kathy been up to since? McGurrens suit claims Hubbards investigation was never conducted or, at a minimum, was a sham investigation..