'Tis the season for Christmas radio in Chicago. And this year, it comes a bit later than usual.
With 24 days until Thanksgiving and 51 days until Christmas, Chicago radio station 93.9 LITE FM will officially flip the switch to holiday music Tuesday, but commuters heading in to work during the morning rush hour commute won't hear it.
According to the station, Christmas music will broadcasting "around-the-clock holiday music" starting at 3 p.m.
"93.9 LITE FM listeners have joined us each holiday season to celebrate the most magical time of year in Chicago," Mick Lee, iHeartMedia Chicago's 93.9 LITE FM program director and afternoon show host, said in a statement. "We're thrilled to celebrate our 25th year as Chicago's Christmas station, spreading cheer, unity and warmth all season long."
The music will "turn on" with a special commercial-free two-hour celebration, organizers said.
The station has previously played festive music through the end of the year, but no end date was given for this year's music.