January 13, 2013
CLICK HERE TO LISTEN: Tribute to Jake Hartford (1st hour)
Roe Conn fills in for John Kass, and remembers the great moments in Jake Hartford's career.
CLICK HERE TO LISTEN:Tribute to Jake Hartford (2nd hour)
Roe Conn fills in for John Kass, and remembers the great moments in Jake Hartford's career.
CLICK HERE TO LISTEN: Remembering Jake Hartford
John Kass is joined by Roe Conn. Roe Conn reminisces about Jake, and takes listener calls with John.
CLICK HERE TO LISTEN: Remembering Jake Hartford
John Kass is joined by WLS Operations Manager Drew Hayes, and the guys pay tribute to Jake Hartford.
The 89 WLS Radio family is shocked and deeply saddened by the passing of Jim Edwards, known to listeners as Jake Hartford. Jake’s family sends along these words:
We're currently mourning the loss of Jake Hartford, a husband, father, and friend. This is devastating news for everyone in our family, and we greatly appreciate all of the kind words that have been offered to us during our struggle. It's truly incredible how many people he has affected positively through pursuing the work that he loved so dearly. Thank you for keeping us in your thoughts as we do our best to "spring forward."
"Little Jake" and family
Jake was a mainstay on WLS since 1989, hosting weekends and filling-in, and most recently teaming with John Kass on the 9am -11am show. His wit, his always thought-provoking opinions,and his passion for the listeners are irreplaceable.
Words from 89 WLS Operations Director Drew Hayes:
89 WLS lost a colleague and friend last night, as Jake Hartford passed away. He worked at WLS beginning right when we became a talk station in 1989/90, hosting weekends while working as a news producer at Channel 2. He filled in on every shift, and held down his Saturday morning show ‘Awake with Jake’ (except for a brief, forgettable period when he was down the dial), and recently teamed with John Kass to host the excellent 9a-11a show. He will be missed by his wife Marsha and sons Jameson and Graham, by all of us, by his industry colleagues, and by his legion of fans.
Condolences and remembrances can be sent to his family at this address: JakeWillBeMissed@gmail.com.
More words from friends and fans:
@john_kass terribly sad day for the WLS family. jake was a pro's pro. he will be missed.
— Chet Coppock (@ChetCoppock) January 13, 2013
Had no idea Jake Hartford @wlsam890 was really Jim Edwards! Bigshot producer @ my 1st TV internship! Smart, witty, cynical..u'll be missed.
— Judy Hsu (@JudyHsuABC7) January 14, 2013
I sat in with radio veteran @jakehartford when I was pretty new with the format and he was nothing but class. RIP Jake. @wlsam890
— Anna Davlantes (@AnnaDavlantes) January 14, 2013
We will miss you Jake...condolences and remembrances can be sent to Jake Hartford's family here: JakeWillBeMissed@gmail.com
— Bruce & Dan (@bruceanddan) January 14, 2013
My tribute to Jim Edwards (aka @jakehartford), with reflections from Walter Jacobson, John Kass and Roe Conn: bit.ly/UJzJkM
— Robert Feder (@RobertFeder) January 14, 2013
Jake Hartford was the true voice of Chicago. Huge loss.
— Bill Cameron (@billjcameron) January 13, 2013
Stunned to hear of Jake Hartford's passing. Always thought it was a special treat when WLS asked me to co-host w/ him. timeoutchicago.com/arts-culture/c…
— Judy Baar Topinka (@JudyBaarTopinka) January 14, 2013
Robert Feder's excellent tribute to the unique family man, radio personality and newshound Jake Hartford. bit.ly/UJzJkN
— Richard Roeper (@richardroeper) January 14, 2013
Sad news today:My colleague on WLS radio @jakehartford died suddenly last night.WLS's program director Drew... fb.me/HIPbYaiN
— Dan Ponce (@DanPonceTV) January 13, 2013
Deeply saddened to pass along the news of Jake Hartford's sudden and untimely passing. His family issued the following: wlsam.com/common/page.ph…
— Dan Proft (@DanProft) January 13, 2013
Deeply saddened about @jakehartford. He was a legit star - authentic, genuine, quirky, fun. Condolences to @wlsam890 family.
— Nick Tzitzon (@NickTzitzon) January 13, 2013
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