Salem Media Group Conservative Talk “560 The Answer” WIND Chicago is adding “The Real Story” hosted by Jeanne Ives to its daily lineup and adding Amy Jacobson as co-host.

Ives has hosted The Real Story on Sunday evenings since 2023. It will now moving to 11am-12pm weekdays with Jacobson returning to the station. Jacobson spent ten years at the station co-hosting “The Morning Answer” until exiting last summer. She has also served as a reporter for WMAQ-TV and co-host at 890 WLS.

Ives said, “I am thankful and excited to be a part of the Salem family. Information is power and Amy and I want to bring the Real Story on policy along with informed commentary from years of experience knowing the players and politicians to our listeners. We want listeners to be informed, so they can hold the politicians accountable.”

Jacobson added, “I am thrilled to be returning home to AM 560 The Answer. Jeanne and I will be part of the strongest conservative line-up in Chicago radio! As many of you know, life takes some unexpected turns, but when you love what you do, the signal always finds its way back.”

Salem Regional VP/General Manager John Gallagher added, “This outstanding team adds two powerful, local conservative voices to our AM 560 lineup. Bringing Amy Jacobson back to the station fills a huge void for our audience. She has been relentless in her quest for the truth, and she gets answers that our listeners need to hear. Jeanne Ives is one of the most politically connected people in the state of Illinois. She brings a wealth of knowledge regarding so many issues that affect everyone within our listening area. I am looking forward to the in-depth conversation and new perspective this team will offer.”