Josh Liss
Skokie native Josh Liss has been the sports director and morning sports anchor at WBBM since August of 1998. He studied broadcast journalism at Columbia College in Chicago, earning his degree in 1995.
While in college, Josh began his career producing and reporting for Sports Radio Nightly, an all-night sports network that aired on WVVX 103.1FM. In 1994 Josh began an internship at WMAQ 670-AM and worked his way up to full time afternoon drive sports anchor in 1995.
“I was an intern, a part-timer, then a full-timer working my way up with odd hours and miscellaneous assignments,” Josh said of his prior work at WMAQ. “I was fortunate to work with a marvelous cast of talent at ‘Q’; Lou Canellis, Jeff Joniak, Red Motlow, Steve Olken, Tom Greene, Brian Davis, Peggy Kusinski, Dave Pasch, Andrew Siciliano and others.”
Josh has won numerous awards during his career, including Associated Press, Illinois Broadcasters Association and Peter Lisagor honors for sports anchoring and reporting.
Josh resides in Evanston with his wife and two sons.
Smith Pleased With ‘Big Game’; Hester ‘Sore’After Injury
Bears coach Lovie Smith said Devin Hester was “sore” after suffering a chest injury following a stellar performance from his electrifying return man and wide receiver.
Lovie Smith: ‘We Were Beaten By The Better Team’
After picking up the pieces from the Bears’30-13 loss in New Orleans Sunday, Lovie Smith joined WBBM-AM’s Josh Liss Monday to discuss the game.
Vikings Punter Describes Field As “Unplayable”
There has been concern over the field at TCF Bank Stadium being safe enough to play and it has been said a few times that it will be. However, some of the Vikings’players have expressed concern, even describing the field as being as hard as concrete. LISTEN: LOVIE SMITH INTERVIEW
Weather Not A Factor For Pats In Blow Out
Continuos snow, high winds, and frigid temperatures were not enough to stop Tom Brady and the New England offense from blowing out the Chicago Bears. LISTEN: GAME HIGHLIGHTS – LOVIE SMITH
Bears Fight Back, Hold Off Lions
Jay Cutler threw a go-ahead touchdown pass to Brandon Manumaleuna one play after a questionable call midway through the fourth quarter, lifting the Chicago Bears to a 24-20 victory over the Detroit Lions on Sunday. LISTEN: GAME HIGHLIGHTS, LOVIE SMITH
Big Plays Lead To Bears’Victory
Bears take down the Philadelphia Eagles thanks to a swarming defense and an explosive offense. LISTEN: HIGHLIGHTS – LOVIE SMITH
7-3 Eagles Up Next For Bears
Up next for the Bears this season is Michael Vick and the Philadelphia Eagles. While Vick has been one of the most electrifying players in the NFL this season, the Bears are a team that not many expected to be 7-3. LOVIE SMITH INTERVIEW
Bears Beat Vikings In Divisional Thriller
Chicago Bears battled back and forth with the Minnesota Vikings but were able to close them out for the win. LISTEN: GAME HIGHLIGHTS, LOVIE SMITH
Brown’s Career Could End With Fire Season On Saturday
It all ends Saturday night…not just a disappointing Fire season, but maybe C.J. Brown’s soccer career. Josh Liss spoke with Brown, the last player left from the Fire’s debut team in 1998, ahead of this weekend’s finale against Chivas USA in Los Angeles…
Seattle Fights Off Bears Comeback
Seattle harasses the Bears on their turf. Banging away at Jay Cutler and the home team on the way to a 23-20 Seahawks win. MONDAYS WITH LOVIE – AUDIO HIGHLIGHTS – PHOTOS
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