New Tradition Chorus "Blast From the Past" with songs of '70s and '80s. I know I worry too much about saying the wrong thing to people or hurting their feelings. Ferguson's former co-host Kathy Hart was reportedly fired from the show after 21 years 2017. Robert Feder, a lifelong Chicagoan, covered the media beat in his hometown from 1980 until his retirement in 2022. At the age of 8, Melissa was already writing and creating radio shows on cassette tapes to play for her mom. A woman who accused radio host Eric Ferguson of creating an unbearable work environment has filed a defamation lawsuit against the radio stations parent company claimingit either never looked into her claims or the investigation was a sham.. Eric Ferguson, from left, Melissa McGurren and Kathy Hart work on "Eric & Kathy" on Nov. 11, 2009. The baby is due in May. Following the statement, it was made known that the morning show would be continuing in its original format with Eric Ferguson, Melissa McGurren, Cynthia DeNicolo, Brian Paruch, and John Swanson. "Eric & Kathy," dubbed . Tell us CSNChicago.com readers want to hear about it! McGurren has sought treatment through therapy as a result.. You can find a comprehensive archive of his material here. Regular news and features by award-winning author and investigative reporter. Experienced a TBI? There are at least 11 that I would pick, but if I can only pick one Chelsea Handler. the trials and tribulations of motherhood, relationships, etc.). At the time, she also said the statement put out by The Mix regarding her departure was "not accurate. While she hasnt returned to WTMX-FM 101.9, she did go on to make a guest appearance on, From there, she would go on to co-host WTMXs. In a four-page ruling issued by the United District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Judge Ronald A. Guzman granted Hubbard Radio Chicago petition to dismiss the suit brought by McGurren. Shes a lot more local than most people assume. Click to read Racket News, a Substack publication with hundreds of thousands of readers. Once known as The Eric and Kathy Show, the morning show was officially re-named Eric in the Morning with Melissa and Whip after Kathy Harts departure in 2017. Her new role will make them direct competitors. Its an adjustment to have to talk about your life to so many people, but she loves that it allows her to connect to those around her. Chris Petlak, who co-hosted afternoons on The Mix, was named in January to succeed Ferguson as morning host alongside regular contributors Nikki Chuminatto, Brian Paruch and Violeta Podrumedic and executive producer John Swanson. 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.. Besides allegations of a hostile work environment, defamation and infliction of emotional distress, McGurren contended she was intentionally paid less than men in similar or comparable positions., Attorneys for Ferguson did not immediately respond to requests for comment Tuesday. This weeks guest a standout cast member of the enormously popular Eric and Kathy Show on 101.9 FM THE MIX shes a Northwest Indiana native whose love of media and personal drive to make it in the crazy world of radio broadcasting landed her at just about the best place one can hope to be at in the biz plus, she's pretty damn funny too here are 5 Questions with MELISSA McGURREN! 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