Veteran Chicago morning radio host Don Wade won't be returning to Cumulus News Talk WLS-AM. His wife and on-air co-host Roma says she's also stepping down. Don Wade has been battling brain cancer for the past three months. With the Wades deciding not to plan a return to the station, Bruce Wolf and Dan Proft, who have been filling-in on mornings since September, are named the new morning team. They had been on middays since the exit of Cisco Cotto. "The daily stress of rising each day at midnight to prep for our 5am show does not help the healing process," the Wades said in a statement released through their agent. "So we are choosing a different path and focusing on what's really important for us right now." Roma Wade says in a statement: "We are pleased to pass the Morning Show gauntlet to two of our favorite WLS hosts: Dan Proft who was a regular feature on our show ("Pundit" and "Fundit") long before he ran for Governor, and crazy Bruce Wolf who brings the perfect balance to start your day on WLS. We like to think we hand-picked our great replacements. They are terrific!" Cumulus Co-COO John Dickey said in a statement: "Don and Roma are Chicago and 27 years waking Chicago up is an amazing feat. The focus and strength it takes to do live radio every day on one of the world's biggest stages will serve Don well as he continues to heal. We wish Don and Roma the best and will always keep a mic open for them."
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