WMBI (Moody Radio Chicago), the flagship station of Moody Radio, got its start seemingly by accident. A violent storm in October 1925 prevented the talent for WGES' scheduled broadcast from performing on the radio. This opened the door for two cornet-playing Moody Bible Institute (MBI) students, who happened to be on-site and could fill the time slot. Few would have thought this "chance encounter" would result in a weekly show and less than a year later help to launch WMBI, the oldest, most renowned Christian radio station in the country.

WMBI was launched-oldest non-commercial Christian radio station in the country. WMBI was launched-oldest non-commercial Christian radio station in the country. WMBI was just the beginning of what would come to be known as the Moody Broadcasting Network (MBN).

WMBI distributed many programs by mailing them out on 16-inch- 30 minutes programming.

MBI purchased WCRF in Cleveland, Ohio, WDLM in Moline, Il. These purchases were the catalyst for a network that would grow to include 35 stations in the continental U.S.

MBN became the first full-service Christian satellite service providing 24-hour programming to its owned and operated stations. MBN became the first full-service Christian satellite service providing 24-hour programming to its owned and operated stations. The network also began developing affiliate relationships with radio stations across America. The network also began developing affiliate relationships with radio stations across America.

1996 WMBI won the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Marconi Award for Religious Station of the Year.

1998 WMBI won the Illinois Associated Press Broadcasters Association Best Newscast Award. WMBI won the Illinois Associated Press Broadcasters Association Best Newscast Award. MBN (Moody Radio) won the National Religious Broadcasters Association Radio Program Producer of the Year: Proclaim! MBN (Moody Radio) won the National Religious Broadcasters Association Radio Program Producer of the Year: Proclaim! MBN won the National Religious Broadcasters Association Talk Show of the Year: Midday Connection. MBN won the National Religious Broadcasters Association Talk Show of the Year: Midday Connection. MBN won the National Religious Broadcasters Association Board of Directors Award: Robert (Bob) Neff. MBN won the National Religious Broadcasters Association Board of Directors Award: Robert (Bob) Neff.

1999 WMBI won the Illinois Associated Press Broadcasters Association Best Newscast Award. WMBI won the Illinois Associated Press Broadcasters Association Best Newscast Award.

2000 WMBI won the NAB Marconi Award for Religious Station of the Year again WMBI won the NAB Marconi Award for Religious Station of the Year again WMBI placed 2 nd in the Illinois Associated Press Broadcasters Association Best Newscast Award WMBI placed 2 nd in the Illinois Associated Press Broadcasters Association Best Newscast Award

WMBI won: WMBI won: -National Religious Broadcaster (NRB) Award -Illinois Associated Press Broadcasters Association Best Newscast Award*

(MBN) National Religious Broadcasters Association Best Radio Talk Show: Open Line. (MBN) National Religious Broadcasters Association Best Radio Talk Show: Open Line.

2006 (MBN) 2006 National Religious Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame Award: MBI Radio Pastor C. Donald Cole. (MBN) 2006 National Religious Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame Award: MBI Radio Pastor C. Donald Cole marks the 80 th Anniversary of WMBI Chicago- the oldest non-commercial religious station in the US marks the 80 th Anniversary of WMBI Chicago- the oldest non-commercial religious station in the US. Moody Broadcasting debuts new format for Prime Time America. Moody Broadcasting debuts new format for Prime Time America. Moody Broadcasting embraces the changing landscape of radio with Operation Next. Moody Broadcasting embraces the changing landscape of radio with Operation Next. WMBI made history with prison broadcast from within the walls of the Louisiana State Penitentiary: a maximum- security prison. WMBI made history with prison broadcast from within the walls of the Louisiana State Penitentiary: a maximum- security prison. WMBI names Bruce Everhart station manager WMBI names Bruce Everhart station manager

2008 Moody Radio was awarded the National Religious Broadcaster’s Media Award Radio Program: Midday Connection. Moody Radio was awarded the National Religious Broadcaster’s Media Award Radio Program: Midday Connection.

2009 Moody Radio launches its first version of the Moody Radio iPhone application. Moody Radio launches its first version of the Moody Radio iPhone application. WMBI won the National Religious Broadcasters Media Award for Radio Air Personality Talk, Chris Fabry of Chris Fabry Live! WMBI won the National Religious Broadcasters Media Award for Radio Air Personality Talk, Chris Fabry of Chris Fabry Live!

2010 Moody Radio announces Collins Lambert Vice President. In the Market with Janet Parshall defines host’s purpose and passion at Moody Radio.

2011 Moody Radio Chicago names new station manager Roy Patterson.Moody Radio Chicago names new station manager Roy Patterson. Broadcasts Shed Light on Plight of Hurting Children.Broadcasts Shed Light on Plight of Hurting Children. In the Market with Janet Parshall grows popularity at a record- setting pace.In the Market with Janet Parshall grows popularity at a record- setting pace.

“In the future, Moody Radio plans to move in the direction of HD Radio for their owned and operated stations. Moody Radio has developed additional channels and Internet audio channels including a Moody Conference Channel, Majesty Radio and a Praise & Worship Channel for the purpose of HD Radio” (Moody Radio). “In the future, Moody Radio plans to move in the direction of HD Radio for their owned and operated stations. Moody Radio has developed additional channels and Internet audio channels including a Moody Conference Channel, Majesty Radio and a Praise & Worship Channel for the purpose of HD Radio” (Moody Radio).

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