Comfortable Radio WWHN Network

09/05/2026

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See you Sunday!!

09/02/2026

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08/29/2026

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TRAFFIC ADVISORY // BLACK JOY PARADE

On Saturday, August 29, 2026, the Black Joy Parade and Celebration is taking place in downtown Joliet. There'll be street closures & detours, as noted below. Please plan for traffic delays and a large amount of pedestrian traffic in the area during this time. Joliet Police will be on site for traffic control, event security, & police presence; please follow all directions given by JPD personnel on scene.

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PARKING
•On-street parking will be allowed in the area (unless signs prohibit)
•Court House parking lot at Jefferson St & Chicago St
•Scott St parking deck (may only access from Scott St)
•Ottawa St parking deck (lower level reserved for ADA)

HANDICAPPED PARKING/DROP-OFF
♿Ottawa St parking deck lower level

STREETS CLOSED 11AM Until Parade End
🚫Crowley Ave, from Ottawa St to Chicago St
🚫Benton St, from Ottawa St to Scott St
🚫Webster St, from Chicago St to Scott St
🚫Cass St, from Ottawa St to Scott St
🚫Van Buren St, from Chicago St to Scott St
🚫Jefferson St, from Ottawa St to Scott St
🚫Chicago St, from Jackson St to Jefferson St

STREETS CLOSED 3PM - 6PM
🚫Chicago St, from Clinton St to Jefferson St
🚫Van Buren St, from Chicago St to Scott St

⚠ NOTE: Entry to the Scott St parking deck will ONLY be accessible from Scott St; Cass St access to the deck will not be permitted.

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In accordance with Illinois law, Joliet Police will also be operating drone technology at the event to allow for real-time public safety monitoring by a certified drone pilot. Joliet Police request attendees to immediately report any suspicious persons or activity by calling 9-1-1.

City of Joliet, Illinois, Government | City of Joliet Special Events | Joliet City Center Partnership | Joliet Fire Department

08/24/2026

Broadcasting Pioneer and WWHN Radio Owner
Raymond E. Hawkins Passes Away at 77

Chicago, IL – The Chicago broadcasting community is saddened by the sudden passing of Raymond E. Hawkins, longtime radio executive, entrepreneur, and respected community leader, who passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at the age of 77.
For more than 38 years, Hawkins served as the owner and operator of WWHN Radio, helping shape the station into a trusted voice throughout the greater Chicago area. His passion for broadcasting, commitment to serving listeners, and dedication to community-focused programming made WWHN a respected fixture in regional radio.

Prior to owning WWHN Radio, Hawkins enjoyed a successful career as Regional Sales Manager for WJPC/WLNR, where he worked for 17 years. Known throughout the industry for his professionalism, leadership, and business acumen, he cultivated lasting relationships with colleagues, advertisers, and community partners.
Throughout his distinguished career, Hawkins championed the power of radio to inform, inspire, and connect communities. His legacy extends beyond the broadcasting industry through the countless lives he touched as a mentor, businessman, husband, father, grandfather, and friend.

Raymond E. Hawkins leaves to cherish his memory his devoted wife and business partner of 38 years, Tornelia Hawkins; three daughters, LaTyona (Lorenzo) Mitchell, Betty (Charles) Smith, and Ramona Williams; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two brothers, John H. Hawkins (Lois) of Greenville, Mississippi, and Charles A. Hawkins of Chicago, Illinois; along with a host of nieces, nephews, friends, business associates, and members of the broadcasting community.

Funeral Arrangements
Services honoring the life and legacy of Raymond E. Hawkins will be held at:
Victory Christian International Church
10 Hemlock Street
Park Forest, Illinois

Lie In State
Monday, August 24, 2026
4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. CT

Public Visitation
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
10:00 a.m. CT

Funeral Service
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
11:00 a.m. CT

Family, friends, colleagues, and community members are invited to attend and celebrate a life dedicated to broadcasting excellence and service.

About Raymond E. Hawkins

Raymond E. Hawkins was a veteran radio broadcaster and media executive whose career spanned more than five decades. As the owner of WWHN Radio for over 38 years and former Regional Sales Manager of WJPC/WLNR for 17 years, he played a significant role in shaping gospel radio broadcasting in the greater Chicago area. He will be remembered for his entrepreneurial spirit, unwavering dedication to the industry, and his commitment to serving his community.

08/20/2026

PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Broadcasting Pioneer and WWHN Radio Owner
Raymond E. Hawkins Passes Away at 77

Chicago, IL – The Chicago broadcasting community is saddened by the sudden passing of Raymond E. Hawkins, longtime radio executive, entrepreneur, and respected community leader, who passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at the age of 77.
For more than 38 years, Hawkins served as the owner and operator of WWHN Radio, helping shape the station into a trusted voice throughout the greater Chicago area. His passion for broadcasting, commitment to serving listeners, and dedication to community-focused programming made WWHN a respected fixture in regional radio.
Prior to owning WWHN Radio, Hawkins enjoyed a successful career as Regional Sales Manager for WJPC/WLNR, where he worked for 17 years. Known throughout the industry for his professionalism, leadership, and business acumen, he cultivated lasting relationships with colleagues, advertisers, and community partners.
Throughout his distinguished career, Hawkins championed the power of radio to inform, inspire, and connect communities. His legacy extends beyond the broadcasting industry through the countless lives he touched as a mentor, businessman, husband, father, grandfather, and friend.
Raymond E. Hawkins leaves to cherish his memory his devoted wife and business partner of 38 years, Tornelia Hawkins; three daughters, LaTonya (Lorenzo) Mitchell, Betty (Charles) Smith, and Ramona Williams; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two brothers, John H. Hawkins (Lois) of Greenville, Mississippi, and Charles A. Hawkins of Chicago, Illinois; along with a host of nieces, nephews, friends, business associates, and members of the broadcasting community.

Funeral Arrangements
Services honoring the life and legacy of Raymond E. Hawkins will be held at:
Victory Christian International Church
10 Hemlock Street
Park Forest, Illinois
Lie In State
Monday, August 24, 2026
4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. CT
Public Visitation
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
10:00 a.m. CT
Funeral Service
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
11:00 a.m. CT
Family, friends, colleagues, and community members are invited to attend and celebrate a life dedicated to broadcasting excellence and service.
About Raymond E. Hawkins
Raymond E. Hawkins was a veteran radio broadcaster and media executive whose career spanned more than five decades. As the owner of WWHN Radio for over 38 years and former Regional Sales Manager of WJPC/WLNR for 17 years, he played a significant role in shaping gospel radio broadcasting in the greater Chicago area. He will be remembered for his entrepreneurial spirit, unwavering dedication to the industry, and his commitment to serving his community.

07/25/2026

100%
If I ever get dementia, I’d like my family to hang this wish list up on the wall where I live. I want them to remember these things.

1. Every time you enter the room announce yourself. “Hi- it’s ………...” NEVER ask- Do you know who I am??? That causes anxiety.

2. If I get dementia, I want my friends and family to embrace my reality. 🌸

3. If I think my dead friend is still alive, or if I think we’re visiting my parents for dinner, let me believe those things. I’ll be much happier for it.❤️

4. If I get dementia, don’t argue with me about what is true for me versus what is true for you.👍🏽❤️👍🏽

5. If I get dementia, and I am not sure who you are, do not take it personally. My timeline is confusing to me.👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

6. If I get dementia and can no longer use utensils, do not start feeding me. Instead, switch me to a finger-food diet, and see if I can still feed myself.❤️🥰❤️🥰

7. If I get dementia, and I am sad or anxious, hold my hand and listen. Do not tell me that my feelings are unfounded.

8. If I get dementia, I don’t want to be treated like a child. Talk to me like the adult that I am. ❤️

9. If I get dementia, I still want to enjoy the things that I’ve always enjoyed. Help me find a way to exercise, read, and visit with friends. ❤️

10. If I get dementia, ask me to tell you a story from my past.

11. If I get dementia, and I become agitated, take the time to figure out what is bothering me. ❤️

12. If I get dementia, treat me the way that you would want to be treated. ❤️

13. If I get dementia, make sure that there are plenty of snacks for me in the house. Even now if I don’t eat I get angry, and if I have dementia, I may have trouble explaining what I need.❤️

14. If I get dementia, don’t talk about me as if I’m not in the room.👍🏽

15. If I get dementia, don’t feel guilty if you cannot care for me 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It’s not your fault, and you’ve done your best. Find someone who can help you, or choose a great new place for me to live.👍🏽

16. If I get dementia, and I live in a dementia care community, please visit me often.❤️

17. If I get dementia, don’t act frustrated if I mix up names, events, or places. Take a deep breath. It’s not my fault.👍🏽

18. If I get dementia, make sure I always have my favorite music playing within earshot.❤️❤️❤️

19. If I get dementia, and I like to pick up items and carry them around, help me return those items to their original place.👍🏽

20. If I get dementia, don’t exclude me from parties and family gatherings.❤️

21. If I get dementia, know that I still like receiving hugs and plenty of laughing ❤️🥰❤️

22. If I get dementia, remember that I am still the person you know and love.”🌼❤️

In honor of someone you know or knew who has dementia. In Honor of all those I know and love and lost who are fighting Dementia/Alzheimer’s.

Someone once said if you take care of someone with dementia, you lose them more and more every day. When they get the diagnosis, when they go through different stages, when they need treatment, and when they pass away.

This is called "the longest goodbye ". As the brain slowly dies, they change physically and eventually forget who their loved ones are. They could end up lying in bed, not moving and not eating or drinking.

To raise awareness of this cruel disease, I would like my friends to put this on their page today.

Hold your finger on the post to copy and paste to your timeline.

A special thank you to anyone willing to put this on their timeline for Dementia Awareness.
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