[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 4] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page 5443] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]HONORING THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF WBBM-AM (780) ______ HON. RAHM EMANUEL of illinois in the house of representatives Tuesday, April 8, 2008 Mr. EMANUEL. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize WBBM-AM, which this year them continued success. will celebrate its fortieth anniversary as an all-news outlet. WBBM-AM, more commonly known as Newsradio 780, became an all-news radio station in 1968 Under the direction of John Callaway. Today, with a power of 50,000 watts, Newsradio 780 is one of the highest rated stations in Chicago, providing listeners with the latest local, national, and international news. On May 6, 2008, WBBM-AM will celebrate its 40th anniversary with a live midday broadcast from Daley Plaza in Chicago, and I am proud to recognize the radio station for serving as a trusted news source for 40 years. Known for its outstanding journalism as well as traffic and weather together on the 8s, WBBM-AM is a resource to Chicagoans at home, at work, and on the way. Madam Speaker, as a listener and a Member of Congress from Chicago, I congratulate WBBM-AM on their 40th year of all-news broadcasting, and I wish them continued success. ____________________