22 Mar Andrea Darlas of WGN Radio to Receive Excellence in Media Award From Better Business Bureau
Chicago, Illinois (March 22, 2016) – Andrea Darlas, award-winning radio anchor and reporter at WGN Radio AM 720 will receive the Diogenes Award for Excellence in Media from the Better Business Bureau serving Chicago and Northern Illinois (BBB) at the organization’s 90th Anniversary Dinner Meeting on Thursday, March 24 at the Hyatt Regency Chicago.
“The Diogenes Award is presented to a media person who exemplifies the goals and principles of the Better Business Bureau to support and foster an ethical marketplace benefiting both consumers and businesses,” said Steve J. Bernas, president & CEO of the BBB. “Andrea was born to chase compelling stories,” said Todd Manley, Vice President of Programming & Content at WGN Radio. “She’s a passionate journalist and a trusted voice in Chicago. We’re so proud of her work and this great honor.”
Darlas is currently the morning news anchor on WGN Radio, a reporter on WGN-TV and CLTV as well as a contributor to the nationally-syndicated TV show “House Smarts”.
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Photo credit: Andrea Darlas, WGN Radio