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CHICAGO, Oct. 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. (SBS); , today announced that its Chicago station WLEY-FM "La Ley 107.9FM" launched a new morning show hosted by internationally recognized and #1 top rated radio personality Ricardo Sanchez "El Mandril". The new morning show will be hosted by the charismatic Ricardo Sanchez, and his incredible team "Tatiano", Sylvia Yesenia Gonzalez "La Toluca", Javier Cisneros "Burbuja", Primo, Ezequiel Santibanez "Cumborindio", Jose Cervantes "Lite" with local Chicago field reporter Frumencio "Shaggy" Acevedo who will be keeping the listeners informed of the latest news, gossip, traffic, weather and special events happening in the Windy City. Airing Monday to Friday from 5 a.m. to 10 a.m. (CT) beginning today Thursday, October 25th, 2012. This exciting and entertaining new show will be hosted by the pleasant and cheerful team of "El Mandril," (The Baboon) with strong local ties to the Chicago community.

With the arrival of Ricardo Sanchez "El Mandril," (The Baboon) to WLEY-FM "La Ley 107.9FM" in the mornings, La Ley 107.9FM initiates the new afternoon show with Raul Bernal "La Bola de la Tarde" airing Monday to Friday from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. (CT) beginning today Thursday, October 25th, 2012. This high energy and engaging show will be hosted by the amusing and cheerful trio that captivates the Hispanic community in Chicago.

"La Bola de la Tarde" premise will remain the same with well-known on-air talent providing a great variety of music, entertainment news, sports and interviews. Each week, Raul Bernal "La Bola" will play chart-topping songs, debut new music and take requests as he welcome listeners to his on-air party. Broadcasting live from Chicago, Illinois, he'll also discuss music and entertainment as well as feature candid conversations with music artists and celebrities. Raul Bernal "La Bola" will be joined by his famous characters "Dona Mela", "El Sinaloa", "El Celayo", "El Choconostle" and radio personalities Mary Moreira, Liz Liz "La Dama del Deporte" and Julio "Lobo" Hernandez every afternoon on his new time slot.

"This is such a unique opportunity," commented Raul Bernal. "Together with the team at SBS, we are going to build an incredibly entertaining and compelling afternoon show that is 100% live and local in Chicago. I can't wait to get started!"

Raul Bernal "La Bola" is a dynamic radio personality with more than 16 years of experience in radio. His charismatic characters have captivated millions of listeners in the United States throughout his career.

"El Vacilon del Mandril" with popular Mexican radio host Ricardo Sanchez, also known as "El Mandril," (The Baboon) has been a hit show since its launch on KLAX 97.9 FM La Raza in Los Angeles, California. With his unique style and personality, "El Mandril," (The Baboon) has entertained listeners and his popularity has grown as a result of his interaction with popular guests and friends on "El Vacilon del Mandril." One such guest, the ever loveable "Tatiano," has helped the show's popularity skyrocket.

"This country has given me the opportunity to make my mark on KLAX-FM La Raza 97.FM and in other 26 stations across the country where I've strengthened my career in the States. I want to give my listeners the best radio entertainment available now in Chicago," said "El Mandril."