Farber Made Acting GM at WGN Chicago

Tribune Broadcasting VP steps in for departed Wilke

By Michael Malone -- Broadcasting & Cable, 9/14/2012 2:53:33 PM

Steve Farber, vice president of programming operations at Tribune Broadcasting, has been named acting general manager at WGN Chicago following Marty Wilke's move to CBS-owned WBBM. Farber formerly was VP/general manager of CLTV, Tribune Broadcasting's 24-hour cable news operation in Chicago.

"Steve Farber is the perfect choice to step in now and lead the talented people at WGN-TV," said Nils Larsen, Tribune Broadcasting president. "He's very familiar with the station's staff and operations and can assume his new responsibilities without missing a beat."

Farber spearheaded the integration of CLTV into WGN-TV in 2009, and served as VP/operations for WGN-TV/CLTV for two years.
WGN is a CW affiliate.

"WGN-TV is a special place with a proud history and a unique relationship with viewers in Chicago and around the country," said Larsen. "The station has a strong team of broadcast professionals that has established deep roots in the community, award-winning local news programming, and a consistent record of success with viewers and advertisers. Marty Wilke has ably led this team since 2008, and we wish her well."