WCKG Promotes Haze to Mornings

Patti Haze, the smoky-voiced veteran of Chicago rock radio, ismoving up to mornings at WCKG-FM (105.9).

After three years as midday host at the classic rock station,Haze will shift to mornings later this month under a new five-yearcontract negotiated by her agent, attorney Saul Foos.

WCKG's morning top spot has been officially vacant since theinvoluntary departure of Mitch Michaels last May. The stationstumbled briefly when it announced the hiring of an out-of-townreplacement, Steve Cochran, who backed out at the 11th hour.

Haze, who served two stints at WLUP-FM (97.9) and one at theformer WMET since arriving here in 1977, was the "ideal choice" …