107.1 FM - The Big Z

107.1 FM - The Big Z Bringing you local news, sports, talk, community events and Illini athletics, Radio for the Riverbend Both stations also stream live at www.advantagenews.com!
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WBGZ broadcasts local news, sports, and talk, primarily for the greater Alton, IL, area. On the air since 1948, the station was originally known as WOKZ, until it was changed to its current call letters in the early 1980s. It has a 24 hour local news/talk format with two hours of local talk each weekday, a morning and afternoon drive show, local weekend programming, coverage of local high school s

ports, a popular outdoors show, and other various programs. In 2015, it added an FM signal at 94.3, joining the 1570AM which greatly enhances it's nighttime presence in the market. Then in early 2020, the FM home of The Big Z moved up the dial to 107.1FM, and 94.3 remained in the family as MyMix 94.3 FM. WBGZ can be heard primarily in Madison County, Jersey County, and southern Macoupin County in Illinois, and eastern St. Charles and northern St. Louis County in Missouri.

Let's Talk theater!  Guests from Marquette Catholic High School stop by Let's Talk to promote the upcoming play Alice in...
11/06/2025

Let's Talk theater! Guests from Marquette Catholic High School stop by Let's Talk to promote the upcoming play Alice in Wonderland, on stage Nov. 7-8 at 7pm. Pictured are Piper Karrenbrock (White Rabbit), Anna Walters (Cheshire Cat), Madison Foreman (Theater and Music Director) and Ella Walters (Alice). Jump in on the conversation here:

Guests from Marquette Catholic High School stop by Let's Talk to promote the upcoming play Alice in Wonderland, on stage Nov. 7-8 at 7pm. Pictured are Piper Karrenbrock (White Rabbit),

On this episode of Let's Talk, Mark Ellebracht is joined by Marine Bernie Caldwell.  Bernie stops in to invite all area ...
11/05/2025

On this episode of Let's Talk, Mark Ellebracht is joined by Marine Bernie Caldwell. Bernie stops in to invite all area Marines to a 250th anniversary dinner at Julia's Banquet Center in East Alton on Nov.10. The Gibson Girls will perform and a collection of Marine Corps uniforms will be on display during the event. $30 admission, so call Julia's to RSVP at 618-251-2001. Get all the details here: https://bit.ly/4hPeEqy

11/05/2025

On this episode of Let's Talk, Pastor Kyle Armentrout-Steward joins the show to introduce us to a new faith community forming in Alton that will begin weekly services on November 30 at the Conservatory. Learn about their goals and how you can join in here:

Pastor Kyle Armentrout-Steward joins the show to introduce us to a new faith community forming in Alton that will begin weekly services on November 30 at the Conservatory. Learn about

winners - Mascoutah, Mater Dei, B.East, Columbia losers - B.Althoff, Calhoun, Staunton
11/05/2025

winners - Mascoutah, Mater Dei, B.East, Columbia
losers - B.Althoff, Calhoun, Staunton

Playoff volleyball

🎙️Big news, deal hunters!The Alton Daily Bargains Radio Show is back — Wednesday, November 5th, for a full two hours of ...
11/05/2025

🎙️Big news, deal hunters!

The Alton Daily Bargains Radio Show is back — Wednesday, November 5th, for a full two hours of laughs, local love, and incredible savings! 🎉

Join Mike Adams, Mark Ellebracht, and Sheri Gotleb as they reveal exclusive deals from your favorite shops and restaurants across the Riverbend.

💸 No gimmicks. No fine print. Just real savings — live on The Big Z!

📻 Tune in to 107.1 FM or stream at https://bit.ly/3SJ3597 or on the Big Z Media app.

🕐 Wednesday, November 5th | 10 AM–12 PM

🔥 Tuesday, November 4 — Firehouse SubsSound the alarm — today’s hot deal is on fire! 🚒Get a $15 Firehouse Subs certifica...
11/05/2025

🔥 Tuesday, November 4 — Firehouse Subs

Sound the alarm — today’s hot deal is on fire! 🚒
Get a $15 Firehouse Subs certificate for just $7 and fuel your day with a hero-sized meal that saves you money and satisfies your cravings.

This Deal of the Day ends at midnight tonight, and you can only grab it at https://bit.ly/4j5Ac2d
🔥 Act fast — these savings won’t survive the smoke!

House was allegedly set on fire with a woman inside
11/04/2025

House was allegedly set on fire with a woman inside

An Alton man is jailed prior to his initial court appearance for allegedly setting a woman’s house on fire on Saturday. Police say 41-year-old Nathan Woods set the front porch

home games - Calhoun, Carrollton, Greenville, Roxana, Cahokia, Waterloo, Breese Central, Belleville East
11/04/2025

home games - Calhoun, Carrollton, Greenville, Roxana, Cahokia, Waterloo, Breese Central, Belleville East

Schedule set for 2nd round of playoff football

Fighting Illini, SLU Billikens, Mizzou Tigers win openers ..... hear from Illinois HC Brad Underwood
11/04/2025

Fighting Illini, SLU Billikens, Mizzou Tigers win openers ..... hear from Illinois HC Brad Underwood

Illinois wins season opener

🌿 Monday, November 3 — The Plant StandToday’s Deal of the Day is blooming with savings! 🌸Grab a $20 certificate to The P...
11/04/2025

🌿 Monday, November 3 — The Plant Stand

Today’s Deal of the Day is blooming with savings! 🌸
Grab a $20 certificate to The Plant Stand for just $10! Whether you’re refreshing your fall porch or treating your houseplants to some new friends, this deal will have your space looking fresh in no time.

But hurry — this deal wilts at midnight 🌙 and is only available online at https://bit.ly/4j5Ac2d
One day. One deal. While supplies last!

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227 Market St (PO Box 615)
Alton, IL
62002

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