I want to do more than that. When she informed me of her decision, she described her time at the station as a privilege and that feeling is completely mutual. I'm ok.. 56K views, 599 likes, 402 loves, 677 comments, 33 shares: 56K views, 599 likes, 402 loves, 677 comments, 33 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from Melissa McGurren:. When the popularity of the Eric and Kathy Show increased, so did the information about our personal lives. At the time, she also said the statement put out by The Mix regarding her departure was "not accurate. I love Chicago and country music and Ive never been more confident in an opportunity or my team. (Todd Rosenberg Photography). She is very proud of the young man her son is becoming, she loves that he is funny and helpful and that he is thoughtful. You can find a comprehensive archive of his material here. racket.news. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. Her successor, Melissa McGurren, left without giving a reason in December 2020. Last fall, fans were shocked to learn that Kathy Hart had been let go from her radio show, What has Kathy been up to since? I don't know much about sports. Tell us CSNChicago.com readers want to hear about it!<\/p>\n
McGurren:<\/strong> I have StyleFile events that start every spring and last all summer. (Todd Rosenberg Photography) McGurren was offered a. McGurren spent most of . Nearly a year later, a newly amended lawsuit describes for the first time how Ferguson allegedly made McGurrens work intolerable, causing her to leave a job she loved. When Melissa McGurren left her job co-hosting Eric Ferguson's popular morning radio show in December, she said "the truth will come out" about her unexplained departure from the station known. Last week U.S. District Court Judge Ronald A. Guzmn rejected McGurren's claim and granted Hubbards motion to dismiss her suit. Its become clear that the problems at The Mix go much deeper than a radio personality that behaved very badly for a long time. US99 Chicago Launches New Morning Show. We will hold them accountable, said McGurrens attorney Carmen Caruso. In complaints made public Tuesday in court filings, McGurren alleged Ferguson subjected her to an unbearable hostile work environment and that the management of WTMX-FM 101.9 did nothing about it for years. What had led her to be let go from the radio show? In the end, it wasnt until a few months later that an official announcement was made. Despite having helped to create one of the most successful morning shows in the U.S. however, Kathy abruptly left the duo in 2017. I know I worry too much about saying the wrong thing to people or hurting their feelings. Eric in the Morning assistant producer Cynthia DeNicolowho also occasionally worked as a babysitter for Ferguson and his then-wifealso has sued the station, claiming Ferguson used his star power to coerce her into sex acts when she first began working for the station, and, for years after she began refusing his come-ons, taunted her in front of co-workers. Kachinske, who departed WTMX in 2018, allegedly admitted she wanted Ferguson to behave appropriately and professionally but stated on numerous occasions that nothing could be done because of Fergusons importance to the station, according to the complaint. I wish I could fully express my gratitude and happiness about joining the US99 team, McGurren said in a statement. Honestly, let her not forget that. Chicago radio host Melissa McGurren on Thursday accused her former employer, Hubbard Radio Chicago, of defamation in a new lawsuit that includes fresh allegations that WTMX-FM management. Ferguson's former co-host Kathy Hart was reportedly fired from the show after 21 years 2017. This comes in the form of e-mails (mostly). You have entered an incorrect email address! In the four-page ruling dated March 1, Guzmn wrote: Taken in context, a reasonable reader would not understand the internal email by England to have been made for the purpose of causing harm to Plaintiffs reputation or lowering her standing in the community, but rather to acknowledge the existence of the EEOC claim, convey to the radio stations employees that the matter is being investigated, and indicate that the radio station does not agree with Plaintiffs interpretation. His ruling included three reasons why he was accepting the motion to dismiss by Hubbard. CSNChicago.com has your fix as we put the city's most popular personalities on the spot with everyone's favorite local celeb feature entitled 5 Questions with On Wednesdays, exclusively on CSNChicago.com, its our turn to grill the local media and other local VIPs with five random sports and non-sports related questions that will definitely be of interest to old and new fans alike. CHICAGO After three women have accused radio host Eric Ferguson of fostering a sexist and hostile work environment, a former 101.9 FM "The Mix" employee is speaking out. (WTMX radio). Gilmore Girls actress Melissa McCarthy is expecting her first child with actor hubby Ben Falcone, her rep Jack Ketsoyan tells PEOPLE exclusively. From dance and food festivals to concerts and parades, Latino Chicagoans have much to look forward to this summer. A federal judge this week dismissed a defamation lawsuit filed by a former co-host of one of Chicagos top morning drive radio shows over alleged harassment by star Eric Ferguson. I want to be involved in the creative solutions to stop animal cruelty. I want to be involved in the creative solutions to stop animal cruelty. Ferguson has not otherwise responded to requests for comment. Jennifer Aguilar, who was born and raised in La Villita, takes the helm of the local chamber of commerce, which not only advocates for businesses but runs the Mexican Independence Day parade. Ferguson's former co-host, Melissa McGurren, filed the $10 million lawsuit last fall. These are some of the questions that well hopefully be answering below. Work sent out a statement today, and its been not the most easy thing to deal with seeing that, an emotional McGurren said in a video posted to social media Wednesday night. A surprise to everyone, it was announced that Kathy had been fired from Eric & Kathy by The Mix radio station. Robert Feder, a lifelong Chicagoan, covered the media beat in his hometown from 1980 until his retirement in 2022. Ok, so that's super cheesy," she says, but it's completely true. Was\/is that particular aspect of your job difficult for you or do you feel that it is just an absolute requirement in order to further connect to your audience?<\/p>\n McGurren:<\/strong> When I first started, I didn't mind talking about some aspects of my life. WUSN-FM (US99)/Chicago morning co-host Melissa McGurren has filed a defamation lawsuit against her former employer, crosstown Hubbard Radio, reports the Chicago Tribune.On Thursday, she alleged that WTMX-FM (The Mix) management perpetuated a culture of discrimination to protect cash cows such as its morning host Eric Ferguson "at any cost." I think my future is radio. ANY Frank Sinatra song is fantastic!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n BONUS QUESTION! In court documents filed Tuesday, Melissa McGurren, his former morning co-host on WTMX 101.9-FM, became the third woman to publicly accuse Ferguson of inappropriate behavior at the Hubbard. PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Ryan Reynolds A wonderful woman. She does not have COVID-19, nor does she have any other health conditions. What really has fans upset is that no one has addressed her disappearance from the show. There's something appealing about a song that speaks to a lot of women who aren't ready to settle down and want to have fun instead of the stereotype a woman that just wants to find a man and have babies. Desde festivales de danza y gastronoma hasta conciertos y desfiles, los latinos de Chicago tienen mucho que esperar este verano. Shes been gone from the program long enough that her fans have been a little worried. If anything, things have been rather quiet over the past few months. 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Terms of her multiyear deal, negotiated by attorney Steve Mandell, were not disclosed. McGurrens abrupt departure from the airwaves stunned her fans. Her EEOC complaint also said Ferguson would frequently and inappropriately touch many younger female employees, or sometimes younger female listeners, at company events in Chicago or abroad in Mexico during company retreats., McGurren said she frequently complained to management about Fergusons terrible behavior. According to a Nov. 24, 2020, email included as part of an exhibit in the amended lawsuit, she wrote to human resources: Ive been mentally and verbally abused, harassed, put into tears, yelled at, belittled, ignored, mocked and my job has been threatened multiple times., [Second woman alleges inappropriate behavior by Eric Ferguson of The Mix radio], McGurrens EEOC complaint alleges the station placed her on a short leave around Thanksgiving 2020, claiming it would investigate her complaints about Ferguson, but instead used the time to begin the process of rebranding to remove my name from the show.. Can I add a fourth? Understandably, the whole situation would have been stressful and frustrating for the former co-host. While he described the events as very strange and unpredictable, he admitted that he had felt energized and rejuvenated following her official departure. McGurren, you'll recall, was co-host of Ferguson's morning show when she left in 2020 after 22 years at The Mix. Last fall, fans were shocked to learn that Kathy Hart had been let go from her radio show, Eric & Kathy (interestingly enough, the co-host had been absent from the program for more than four months at the time). What has Kathy been up to since then? Her new role will make them direct competitors. 5) CSNChicago.com: Name your Top 3 favorite songs/artists that would NEVER be played on The Mix? I did a different show (for a short time). If the show ever ends (let's say, 30 years from now), I'll probably just retire. When Melissa McGurren left her job co-hosting Eric Fergusons popular morning radio show in December, she said the truth will come out about her unexplained departure from the station known as The Mix. "Im energized to move forward and defend myself against claims made against me and the station, and look forward to seeing them through to their conclusion," Ferguson said at the time. Though he ultimately did not reveal much, he did divulge that the situation had the potential to be really difficult. With that said, he was happy to know that it had turned into an unbelievably positive experience.. Being part of a morning show means shes sharing so much of her life with the people who listen. McGurrens complaints were added to the suit as evidence that station management ignored Fergusons alleged behavior. Hubbard Radio Chicago perpetuated the culture that made a toxic workplace possible. 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What a fun thing to be able to grow up and make that happen for yourself. This was when I was on another morning show. She is the gift that keeps giving. We were disappointed by her decision not to renew her contract, but also know that this year has led all of us to assess our lives in different ways. So boys, don't just jump to conclusions on the ladies. Robert Feder, a lifelong Chicagoan, covered the media beat in his hometown from 1980 until his retirement in 2022. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. In the end, it wasnt until she moved back home to Chicago a few years later, that she was hired at The Mix. This comes in the form of e-mails (mostly). An attorney for Hubbard Radio Chicago didnt immediately respond to a message seeking comment. I want to bust the bad guys! (Antonio Perez / Chicago Tribune). No One Injured When Amtrak Engine Runs Off Chicago Union Station Track, Chicago School Mom Uses Pepper Spray To Start Classroom Fight: Police, Senior Prank Gone Wrong In Niles + Chicago Cabaret Week Returns. Shes a huge Frank Sinatra fan, too. As the aforementioned primary sidekick to E & K, do you have any aspirations to one day soon have your own radio show? McGurren and Austin Huff a podcaster and longtime producer who hails from. I don't know what the future holds for me. Experienced a TBI? When he stepped down after 25 years at the station, Ferguson said in a statement that he was energized to move forward and defend myself against claims made against me and the station.. She grew up in Portage, Indiana, which is not too far. This was when I was on another morning show. ", McGurren became the third woman to accuse Ferguson following former producer Cynthia DeNicolo and former sales employee Kristen Mori, who said Ferguson groped her at a holiday party and station management "turned a blind eye. Typically they listen to the show anyway and already know the dynamics. There are at least 11 that I would pick, but if I can only pick one Chelsea Handler. Click to read Racket News, a Substack publication with hundreds of thousands of readers. They cannot lie their way out of this problem. I love my job, I love radio and I can't imagine not being on the air. As far as being nervous when pro athletes come in, nahnot really. Melissa McGurren, who was a mainstay of Hubbard Radio hot adult-contemporary WTMX 101.9-FM for 22 years, has been hired by Audacy country WUSN 99.5-FM to lead a brand-new morning show. "Eric in the Morning" host Eric Ferguson, center, stands with former co-host Melissa McGurren, left, and Brian Whip Paruch. We dont know Jim, though, because she keeps his face out of all of her Instagram photos. McGurren: Just one? Melissa McGurren, former morning co-host on WTMX 101.9-FM,. Guzman also provided McGurren with a window of time to amend her complaint and gave Hubbard 14 days to respond to her amended filing. This year, organizers expect that number to be surpassed. She collaborated with the NFL, CDC, and Heads Up Football Program in 2012 and 2013. At the age of 8, Melissa was already writing and creating radio shows on cassette tapes to play for her mom. A radio personality, Kathy Hart gained fame as one-half of. McGurren posted a video earlier this month on her Facebook page, explaining she was fine after listeners wondered where she was after being absent from the show for weeks. Englands internal email is an informational communication to Plaintiffs former coworkers and defendants current employees, Guzman wrote. Besides, David Grohl is dreamy. A federal judge has dismissed Melissa McGurren's defamation lawsuit against her former employer, Hubbard Radio Chicago, whom she alleged falsely branded her a liar while responding to her . We talk about a lot of things non-sports related so I'm fine in that aspect.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 4) CSNChicago.com:<\/strong> If you could be one celebrity for one week, who would it be and why?<\/p>\n McGurren:<\/strong> Just one? How could we improve it? \"With a twinkle in his eye, he stole my heart. I don't know much about sports. 3) CSNChicago.com: You've stated that you don't know that much about sports not sure if I can believe that. McGurren wrote that Ferguson knew she complained to management and this caused his alleged harassment to escalate. Actress: The Young and the Restless. Likely in the capacity of on-air, but as long as there is growth with the Eric and Kathy Show, both on the air and in the studio, I'll be there. New Tradition Chorus "Blast From the Past" with songs of '70s and '80s. "Eric & Kathy," dubbed . Head Coach and former Red Star Julianne Sitch is also one of the few HC's of a men's team in the country. I actually feel like I'm friends with them as much as they are with me. Experienced a TBI? I'm not looking to host events. As far as we know, she has not returned to radio since then. document.getElementById("ak_js_1").setAttribute("value",(new Date()).getTime()), The Gazette Review is your daily news source covering everything from world news to personal finance. Was/is that particular aspect of your job difficult for you or do you feel that it is just an absolute requirement in order to further connect to your audience? Another woman, former sales employee Kristen Mori, said in a court document that Ferguson groped her at a station Christmas party in 2003. McGurren left the station in 2020 and alleged in the lawsuit that the station was intending to injure her and jeopardize her new career. McGurrens suit claims Hubbards investigation was never conducted or, at a minimum, was a sham investigation.. We provide the most recent, unbiased accounts of the news that matters to you. Her lawsuit claims station vice president Jeff England defamed her when he sent a message to staff in 2020 stating the station had investigated her claims and did not agree with [McGurrens] characterization of events a statement that McGurren said implied she was a liar, and which she claimed impugned her integrity. The station publicly announced Dec. 16 that she did not renew her contract and would be leaving The Mix statements McGurren said in her complaint were false and defamatory. McGurren filed her EEOC complaint months later, in December 2020. England's October 5 email prompted McGurren to sue for defamation, alleging that his statement falsely branded her a liar by attacking her credibility and integrity. In the midst of her absence, some of her fans have even taken the time to post on social media that the show is no longer any good without her. The judge also found that Hubbard did not cross the line because its statement expressed an opinion regarding McGurrens claim to the EEOC. Hubbard never interviewed Ashrafi as part of its investigation, according to the lawsuit. She is a mother. The pair had seven children together during their long marriage, and Gibson added to the family in a new relationship shortly after he separated from his wife. 10 Things You Didnt Know about Melissa McGurren, Critics Don't Love Melissa McCarthy's New Show With Husband Ben Falcone, 10 Things You Didn't Know about Melissa Lingafelt, Five Things You Didnt Know about Johnathon Schaech, Avatar 3 Will Introduce a New Type of Navi, Cool Photo of Alan Rickman In High School in London, 1964, 20 Things You Didnt Know About Meek Mill, Five Things You didnt Know about Alyson Tabbitha, 10 Things You Didnt Know about Cailee Spaeny, Tom Cruise Doesnt Want Anyone To Run With Him On Screen, Young and the Restless Most Memorable Moments of 2019, 10 Things You Didnt Know about Siobhan McSweeney, What We Learned From The Trailer for COPSHOP, Five Movies Coming Out in 2021 That We Cant Wait To See. DeNicolo has also separately sued Ferguson, alleging he coerced DeNicolo into sexual acts. Believer of love, kindness, truth and honesty. 123 talking about this. She became a stay-at-home mom and writer with her own blog. Melissa McGurren, who spent 22 years with WTMX-101.9-FM and co-hosted the "Eric in the Morning" with Ferguson, in 2020 filed suit against WTMX owner Hubbard Radio Chicago, claiming an email . We talk about a lot of things non-sports related so I'm fine in that aspect. Plus -- I'm looking for a charity that I can really be involved in that deals with animals. Also, I'd have to go with Foo Fighters -- I may not always be in the mood for them, but when I am look out! The rest of the station's lineup remains intact, with New York-based Katie Neal from noon to 3 p.m., Scotty Kay from 3 to 7 p.m. and Detroit-based Rob Stone and Holly Hutton from 7 p.m. to midnight. DeNicolos defamation suit included a copy of a complaint McGurren filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission in which McGurren detailed Fergusons demeaning behavior and called him a serial abuser of women. DeNicolo is also represented by Caruso. Details of McGurrens allegations emerged in an amended defamation lawsuit that another former WTMX employee, Cynthia DeNicolo, filed last week against the owner of the station, Hubbard Radio Chicago. McGurren, who worked for the WTMX-FM for 22 years, alleged in the suit that the station defamed her in choosing not to side with her in her complaints of sexual harassment by Ferguson. Has she returned to the radio? The amended defamation suit against Hubbard includes details of McGurrens ongoing efforts to seek compensation through the EEOC complaint and an arbitration process. She did promise her followers back in October that she would reveal him sooner or later, but shes yet to do so. Overall the station ranked 13th with a 2.6 share and weekly cume of 710,900. McGurren claimed in her filing that the station's management protected Ferguson for years by allowing him to "perpetuate his misconduct that goes far beyond the limits of decency." Her writing has allowed her to visit NYC for Fashion Week events since 2015, and she's worked with clients in almost every field, from dentistry to law and family to entertainment. In her only public comment at the time, McGurren said on social media the truth will come out. She is such a proud mom. In a complaint filed with the U.S. Tell us what's wrong with this post? She has not commented publicly about why she left. Track is another story. McGurren also suffers severe emotional distress that has manifested in physical symptoms such as depression, anxiety, insomnia, bouts of crying, and panic attacks. 2018 Recent Updates, EveryTable After Shark Tank 2018 Update, CertifiKid 2023 Update What Happened After Shark Tank, Beyond Sushi 2023 Update What Happened After Shark Tank, Lance Reddick, Known for John Wick and The Wire Roles, Dead at 60, Popular Paleo and Keto Diets Can Be Harming Your Heart, Eagle Who Adopted a Rock Is Now a Real Dad, Woman Shot Dead After Pulling Up In Wrong Driveway, Boys Born to Mothers with COVID-19 May Have Altered Brain Development. CHICAGO An Illinois District Court judge on Friday dismissed a $10 million defamation lawsuit by former Chicago radio host Melissa McGurren, who had filed suit against her former employer in connection with sexual harassment allegations against her former co-host on The Mix, Eric Ferguson. Sole Possession Records Are Records That Are 1,
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