The Drive's Core Values
Variety
We challenge ourselves to stay unpredictable.
Supportive
We care about each other, our audiences, our advertisers and our community.
Positive
With plenty of negativity in the world, The Drive is an oasis of optimism, entertainment and fun.
Engaged
The Drive is always on the streets and in your zone. We strive to be great neighbors.
Live and Local
6am-10am
97.1 FM The Drive’s Sherman & Tingle Show kicks off mornings in Chicago with the best classic rock and a unique blend of humor, topics and contests. This top-rated show is home to “The 7:30 Song Challenge,” “The Five @ 8:05” trivia cash contest and honest and funny conversations everyone can relate to. Always out in the community, they are the most active and engaging morning show in Chicago.
3pm-7pm
Tim Virgin on weekdays at 3pm to 7pm playing all your classic rock favorites for your daily commute.
7pm-Midnight
Lauren "Lern" Elwell
Hosted By the newest voice on Classic Rock 97.1 The Drive! Lern brings a genuine, approachable, and knowledgeable perspective to rock radio.
We Are Where YOU Are
97.1 FM The Drive is accessible on several devices and can be wherever life takes you. Listen to The Drive on your desktop, tablet, mobile device or smart speaker by saying, “Alexa, Play 97-1 The Drive.”
The New Free DRIVE app gives access to our Live Stream, Podcasts, DRIVE Music Playlists, Contests and great DRIVE App Rewards.
On Demand
Listen to great DRIVE content curated by our talented hosts On Demand. From Janda’s deep dive into song lyrics on the Marconi-nominated “Behind The Song“ to Tingle’s collection of relatable, fan-generated stories on “This One Time,” these Podcasts have something for everyone.
