Terri Hemmert
Terri Hemmert (born April 28, 1948) is an American radio personality,
Biography
Hemmert grew up in
Hemmert's career and popularity grew along with that of the station and by 1981 she was the morning drive-time personality for the highly rated station. Hemmert became the regular celebrity host for the Chicago-area
Hemmert has been active in social and political causes and sits on the board of directors for
Hemmert was featured in the
Terri Hemmert was inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame in 2010 for her contributions to the radio medium. It was even of greater significance as she is one of a few female personalities to be bestowed this honor.[11]
Though she has been known for her avid love of The Beatles, Hemmert also lists Roxy Music, Dusty Springfield, Patti Smith, and Marvin Gaye among her other favorite musicians.
In celebration of her 40 years at WXRT, Mayor Rahm Emanuel made a surprise visit to WXRT studios to declare December 18, 2013 "Terri Hemmert Day" in the City of Chicago.[12]
November 3, 2023 was proclaimed Terri Hemmert Day by the Chicago City Council. In addition, the WXRT’s broadcast and production facility changed its name to the Terri Hemmert Studios.[13][14]
References
- ^ WXRT staff biography
- ^ "Your Chicago: WXRT's Terri Hemmert, The Ultimate Beatles Fan - CBS Chicago". www.cbsnews.com. 2014-02-07. Retrieved 2023-10-23.
- ^ "Beatles' 'Get Back' long but worth it". Chicago Sun-Times. 2021-12-09. Retrieved 2023-10-23.
- ^ Santella, Andrew. "Voice of Authority". Prospect. Elmhurst College.
- ^ "Terri Hemmert - 8 to 10AM on Sundays | 93XRT Chicago". www.audacy.com. Retrieved 2023-02-03.
- ^ "Terri Hemmert - Faculty - Academics - Columbia College Chicago". www.colum.edu. Retrieved 2023-02-03.
- ^ "Radio legend Terri Hemmert to be at The Acorn on March 5 - Windy City Times News". Windy City Times. 2022-02-08. Retrieved 2023-02-03.
- ^ Wayne, Kevin. "Chicago Celebrates 37th Annual Gay Pride Parade". ChicagoPride.com. Retrieved 2023-02-03.
- ^ Thompson, Bill. "Paul – yes, that one – did more than hold her hand". The Enquirer. Retrieved 2023-12-20.
- ^ "Legendary Chicago radio personality Terri Hemmert celebrates 50 years at WXRT". NEWS10 ABC. 2023-11-01. Retrieved 2023-12-20.
- ^ "Terri Hemmert". Radio Hall Of Fame. Retrieved 2023-02-03.
- ^ "Mayor Rahm Emanuel Declares Terri Hemmert Day In Chicago!". WXRT.
- ^ Ihnat, Gwen (2023-11-09). "Terri Hemmert Looks Back On 50 Years At The Mic At WXRT". Block Club Chicago. Retrieved 2023-12-20.
- ^ "Today In Culture, Friday, November 10, 2023: Notre Dame Opens New Art Museum | Ravinia Sues Ravinia | Stoking Up Chicago Fire After Strike Ends | Newcity". 2023-11-10. Retrieved 2023-12-20.