WQLZ (92.7 FM) is a radio station broadcasting an active rock format, licensed to Taylorville, Illinois, 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 Christian format as WLUJ. 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 modern rock format, branded "The River", "Springfield's Modern Rock". On February 17, 2007, the station's call sign was changed to WLCE, and the station adopted an adult album alternative 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 Taylorville, Illinois, 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.
On June 2nd, 2025, WQLZ announced on their social media accounts the station will be returning to the 92.7 FM frequency on July 1, 2025. A callsign swap form was filed with the FCC with the WMAY-FM call letters moving to 97.7 FM.
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References
External links
- Facility details for Facility ID 56229 (WQLZ) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- WQLZ in Nielsen Audio's FM station database