‘The First Martyr to Radio,’ a historic Homewood tragedy, gains a national audience

The death of 19-year-old Homewood resident Lester Wolf in 1926 is going national as an episode of the podcast Our American Stories.

October 30, 1938- ‘War of the Worlds’ broadcast on national radio

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - On this day, Oct. 30, 1938, “The War of the Worlds” was broadcast on national radio. The voice of that ...

National Radio Show Explores Homewood's Ancient Station And 'First Martyr To Radio'

Homewood Flossmoor H.S. history teacher Jon Elfner produces program remembering WOK Radio and “Ukulele Les” Wolf of Homewood ...
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