However, in 2003 the 1690 AM authorization was moved 280 miles (450 km) north to Berwyn by owner Clear Channel, in order to take advantage of the Chicago region's greater population, and the call sign changed to WRLL.

[7] Its slogan was "Real Oldies 1690", featuring pop music artists from the 1950s and early 1960s such as Frank Sinatra and Perry Como, as well as the rock and roll hits of the period.

[11] On August 15, it was announced that African-American talk-formatted WVON would move its format, talk show hosts and call letters from their longtime spot on the dial at 1450 AM to 1690 AM, effective September 18, 2006.

[11] WVON signed an agreement with Clear Channel allowing them to lease the station with an option to buy, and obtain marketing, promotional and production assistance from them as well.

[4] The station featured radio legends Larry Lujack and Tommy Edwards in the morning drive, along with news reporter Kathy Worthington.

[7][8][13][14] Other legendary Chicago area radio personalities from WLS and WCFL followed Tommy Edwards and Larry Lujack on the air, including Scotty Brink middays and "World Famous" Tom Murphy in the evening drive.