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| Frequency | 89.7MHz |
| Branding | Lifting Up Jesus |
| Programming | |
| Format | Christian Radio |
| Ownership | |
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| WGNJ,WGNN,WLLM,WLLM-FM | |
| History | |
Call sign meaning | "Lifting Up Jesus" |
| Technical information[1] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 13576 |
| Class | B1 |
| ERP | 20,000watts |
| HAAT | 100 meters (330 ft) |
| Translator(s) | See§ Translators |
| Repeater(s) | See§ Repeaters |
| Links | |
Public license information | |
| Webcast | Listen online |
| Website | wluj |
WLUJ is an AmericanChristian radiostation licensed toSpringfield, Illinois, broadcasting on 89.7 MHz FM. The station is owned by Great News Radio, through licensee Good News Radio, Inc.[2]
WLUJ is the flagship station of the "WLUJ Family of Stations".[3] The "WLUJ Family of Stations" includes four full power transmitters and five low powered translators.[4] Full powered stations that carry WLUJ's programming include 96.7WGNX inMacomb, Illinois, 88.1WLWJ inPetersburg, Illinois, and 88.3WRLJ inWhite Hall, Illinois.[4] As of 2021[update], WLUJ is managed by Tim Nelson and is located on the west side of Springfield.[5]
WLUJ's programming consists of Christian talk and teaching, as well asChristian music. Christian talk and teaching programs heard on WLUJ include;Turning Point withDavid Jeremiah,Love Worth Finding withAdrian Rogers,Thru the Bible withJ. Vernon McGee,In Touch with Dr. Charles Stanley,Insight for Living withChuck Swindoll, Revive our Hearts withNancy Leigh DeMoss,Grace to You withJohn MacArthur,Focus on the Family, andIn the Market withJanet Parshall.[6]
WLUJ began broadcasting on March 17, 1987, and originally broadcast at 97.7 MHz inPetersburg, Illinois (nowWQLZ), serving the Springfield area.[3][7] 89.7 began broadcasting on May 24, 1995, and held the call sign WLGM.[8][9] The station's call sign stood for "We Love Gospel Music" and it airedinspirational music weekdays andsouthern gospel weekends.[10] In 2000, WLWJ 88.1 began broadcasting in Petersburg, Illinois.[3] In 2001, 97.7 was sold to Long-Nine, Inc. and WLUJ moved to 89.7.[11][9] In 2003, WRLJ began broadcasting in White Hall, Illinois.[3] In 2011, WJWR began broadcasting in Bloomington, Illinois, and serves theBloomington-Normal area, as well asPontiac, Illinois.[3][12]
The station was purchased by Good News Radio, Inc. in November 2019.[13] The deal, which also included six sister stations and seven translators, was consummated on February 12, 2020 at a price of $1.1 million.
| Call sign | Frequency | City of license | Facility ID | Class | ERP (W) | Height (m (ft)) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WGNX | 96.7 FM | Colchester, Illinois | 164225 | A | 1,800 | 100 m (330 ft) |
| WLWJ | 88.1 FM | Petersburg, Illinois | 89735 | A | 6,000 | 100 m (330 ft) |
| WRLJ | 88.3 FM | White Hall, Illinois | 89433 | A | 2,000 | 75 m (246 ft) |
| Call sign | Frequency (MHz) | City of license | Facility ID | Class | ERP (W) | Height (m (ft)) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W228BG | 93.5 | Beardstown, Illinois | 144789 | D | 27 | 64.1 m (210 ft) |
| W284BT | 104.7 | Bloomington, Illinois | 138464 | D | 38 | 56.9 m (187 ft) |
| W261CQ | 100.1 | Decatur, Illinois | 37561 | D | 99 | 32.2 m (106 ft) |
| W228BB | 93.5 | Jacksonville, Illinois | 79202 | D | 120 | 33 m (108 ft) |
| W261AF | 100.1 | Lincoln, Illinois | 92803 | D | 55 | 56.8 m (186 ft) |