{"id":18138,"date":"2025-11-24T23:15:53","date_gmt":"2025-11-25T03:15:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/joe-jobo-colborn-legendary-chicago-radio-host-from-eddie-jobo-dies-at-70\/"},"modified":"2025-11-24T23:16:14","modified_gmt":"2025-11-25T03:16:14","slug":"20354-joe-jobo-colborn-legendary-chicago-radio-host-from-eddie-jobo-dies-at-70","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/20354-joe-jobo-colborn-legendary-chicago-radio-host-from-eddie-jobo-dies-at-70\/","title":{"rendered":"Joe Jobo Colborn, legendary Chicago radio host from Eddie &amp; JoBo, dies at 70"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style='font-size: 1.1em;font-weight: 500;line-height: 1.6'><b>Joe &#8216;JoBo&#8217; Colborn<\/b>, the legendary <b>Chicago<\/b> radio personality, has died. He was <b>70 years old<\/b>. <b>Colborn<\/b> was best known as half of the iconic duo <b>Eddie &amp; JoBo<\/b>. The pair dominated <b>B96 (WBBM-FM)<\/b> for <b>24 years<\/b>.<\/p>\n<div style='background-color: #f8f9fa;border-left: 4px solid #e74c3c;padding: 15px;margin: 20px 0'>\n<p style='margin: 0;font-weight: 600'>\ud83d\udd25 Quick Facts:<\/p>\n<ul style='margin: 10px 0 0 0;padding-left: 20px'>\n<li><b>Joe &#8216;JoBo&#8217; Colborn<\/b> died on <b>Nov. 24, 2025<\/b> at age <b>70<\/b><\/li>\n<li>He partnered with <b>Eddie Volkman<\/b> for a legendary <b>26-year radio run<\/b><\/li>\n<li>The duo were on <b>B96<\/b> from <b>1984 to 2008<\/b><\/li>\n<li>They returned for a reunion show on <b>April 1, 2025<\/b><\/li>\n<li>Cause of death remains under investigation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2>How Chicago Remembered a Radio Icon<\/h2>\n<p>Chicago lost more than a radio host on <b>Nov. 24<\/b>. The city lost a voice that defined generations. Former colleagues and longtime listeners shared their grief immediately. Social media filled with tributes to <b>Colborn&#8217;s<\/b> energy and humor.<\/p>\n<p>According to <b>B96<\/b>, <b>Colborn<\/b> brought infectious enthusiasm to every broadcast. His partnership with <b>Eddie Volkman<\/b> created something special. Together they made morning radio appointment listening for decades. The duo&#8217;s chemistry kept <b>Chicago<\/b> tuned in through the <b>1980s<\/b>, <b>1990s<\/b>, and <b>2000s<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p>The <b>Stephenson County Coroner&#8217;s Office<\/b> confirmed <b>Colborn&#8217;s<\/b> death on <b>Nov. 24<\/b>. However, they declined to provide a cause immediately. Investigations were still pending at the time.<\/p>\n<h2>The Rise of a Radio Icon at B96<\/h2>\n<p><b>Eddie<\/b> and <b>JoBo<\/b> started their legendary partnership in <b>1988<\/b> at <b>WBBM-FM<\/b>. The show quickly became wildly popular across <b>Chicago<\/b>. They dominated morning drive time for decades straight. Their humor, chemistry, and energy connected with millions daily.<\/p>\n<p>The duo participated in the most memorable moments. They brought trips with celebrity guests like <b>MC Hammer<\/b> to <b>Los Angeles<\/b>. The show became famous for annual <b>DisneyWorld<\/b> trips. <b>Eddie &amp; JoBo<\/b> also created special <b>Christmas Wish<\/b> segments each year.<\/p>\n<p><b>B96<\/b> let them broadcast from unique locations too. <b>JoBo<\/b> took the morning show to <b>Cabrini<\/b> during special events. The show became woven into <b>Chicago<\/b>&#8216;s cultural fabric. Listeners grew up with <b>Eddie<\/b> and <b>JoBo<\/b> every single morning.<\/p>\n<h2>Timeline: A 26-Year Run That Changed Radio<\/h2>\n<table style='width: 100%;border-collapse: collapse;margin: 20px 0'>\n<thead>\n<tr style='background-color: #f0f0f0'>\n<th style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 10px;text-align: left'>Year\/Period<\/th>\n<th style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 10px;text-align: left'>Major Events<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 10px'><b>1984-1988<\/b><\/td>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 10px'><b>Eddie Volkman<\/b> started at <b>B96<\/b> in <b>1986<\/b>. Initially worked with other hosts initially. <b>Bohannon<\/b> (JoBo) joined later at the station.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 10px'><b>1988-1994<\/b><\/td>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 10px'>The dynamic duo launched their famous morning show. Show became instantly popular with <b>Chicago<\/b> audiences. They established their signature brand of radio.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 10px'><b>1995-1996<\/b><\/td>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 10px'>Brief time away from their <b>B96<\/b> morning slot. The show hit pause but familiarity remained strong.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 10px'><b>1997-2008<\/b><\/td>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 10px'>Triumphant return to morning drive at <b>B96<\/b>. Continued dominating radio for another solid <b>11 years<\/b>. Maintained their legendary status throughout.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 10px'><b>2008 onwards<\/b><\/td>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 10px'>Fired from <b>B96<\/b> on <b>Nov. 21, 2008<\/b>. Had stints at <b>WLS-AM<\/b> as weekend talk hosts. <b>Colborn<\/b> eventually retired from active radio.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 10px'><b>April 1, 2025<\/b><\/td>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 10px'>Legend reunion show on <b>B96<\/b> aired. Fans celebrated hearing them together once more. They answered listener requests and shared memories.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Their partnership lasted <b>26 years combined<\/b> at <b>B96<\/b>. Exactly <b>24 years<\/b> aired on the morning show. They won multiple <b>Billboard<\/b> awards. Their impact on <b>Chicago<\/b> radio proved absolutely legendary.<\/p>\n<h2>What Made Eddie &amp; JoBo Unforgettable<\/h2>\n<p>The show worked because of genuine chemistry between hosts. Neither was trying too hard or forcing the humor. The banter felt natural and spontaneous always. Listeners felt like they were in the studio.<\/p>\n<ul style='margin: 20px 0;padding-left: 20px'>\n<li>Morning show became appointment listening for <b>Chicago<\/b><\/li>\n<li>Their energy made waking up worth doing<\/li>\n<li>Celebrity guests appeared regularly on the program<\/li>\n<li>Community events promoted radio station goodwill<\/li>\n<li>They shaped <b>Chicago<\/b> morning radio culture permanently<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Countless listeners grew up hearing their voices. The show was family entertainment at breakfast. <b>Eddie<\/b> and <b>JoBo<\/b> influenced entire generations listening daily. Their legacy extends far beyond traditional radio metrics.<\/p>\n<h2>Will Chicago Radio Ever Sound the Same?<\/h2>\n<p>Local radio personalities rushed to honor <b>JoBo<\/b> immediately. Many mentioned growing up listening to them in childhood. The show influenced broadcasters who came after them. His loss marks the end of an incredible era truly.<\/p>\n<p>Questions now swirl about <b>Chicago<\/b> radio&#8217;s next chapter. Will stations replicate what <b>Eddie &amp; JoBo<\/b> created? Finding that genuine chemistry proves incredibly difficult always. The duo set a standard that&#8217;s hard to match.<\/p>\n<p>For now, <b>Chicago<\/b> mourns the passing of one true voice. <b>JoBo<\/b> represented generations of <b>Chicago<\/b> morning radio. His influence on the city&#8217;s culture won&#8217;t fade. Rest well, legend. <b>Chicago<\/b> will remember you forever.<\/p>\n<h3>Sources<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><b>NBC Chicago<\/b> &#8211; Breaking coverage of Joe Colborn&#8217;s passing<\/li>\n<li><b>WGN News<\/b> &#8211; In-depth reporting on his death and legacy<\/li>\n<li><b>Wikipedia (Eddie &amp; JoBo)<\/b> &#8211; Comprehensive career timeline and history<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":18,"featured_media":18137,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"schema_org_data":"{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Joe 'JoBo' Colborn\"},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Eddie Volkman\"},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"MC Hammer\",\"image\":\"https:\/\/image.tmdb.org\/t\/p\/w500\/cAGR9cxdg6NfBbpyWKkWHfe5i1G.jpg\",\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.themoviedb.org\/person\/1372421\"]},{\"@type\":\"Place\",\"name\":\"Chicago\",\"description\":\"city\"},{\"@type\":\"Place\",\"name\":\"Los Angeles\",\"description\":\"city\"},{\"@type\":\"Place\",\"name\":\"DisneyWorld\",\"description\":\"venue\"},{\"@type\":\"Place\",\"name\":\"Cabrini\",\"description\":\"venue\"}]}","_extracted_celebrities":null,"_extracted_movies":"","_extracted_places":null,"_extracted_videos":"","_last_enrichment_date":"2025-11-24 23:16:39","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-18138","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-entertainment","generate-columns","tablet-grid-50","mobile-grid-100","grid-parent","grid-33"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.0 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Joe Jobo Colborn, legendary Chicago radio host from Eddie &amp; 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