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Extra 96.9
2603 West Bradley Ave.
Champaign, IL 61821

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Illini Radio Group
Office #: (217) 352-4141
Fax #: (217) 352-1256

Administrative Staff
Marketing Director & Sales Coordinator: Gary Saladino
Chief Engineer: Clayton Burnwick
HR/Business Manager: Sheila Wetherell
VP/General Manager: Jamie Ulrey

2603 West Bradley Ave. Champaign, IL 61821

Co-Owned Stations:

WIXY 100.3
REWIND 92.5
WYXY Classic 99.1
97.9 The Vibe
MIX 94.5
EZ 99.7

Owner: Illini Media Group / Saga Communications

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