Mike Tomano brings his unique vision to multiple media platforms through his acclaimed radio broadcasting, comedy, and musical performance. He is a multi-media producer and Great Outdoors activist. 

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His top-rated morning show airs Monday - Friday on 92.7, WVLI in The Kankakee River Valley. ​​​​

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In 1989, having worked as a musician and comedian, Mike began writing, directing and acting in children's theater at Chicago's world-famous Second City Theater, performing in local improvisation shows, and doing stand-up.​

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In 1991 he decided to take the skills he'd honed to radio.

For over three decades, Mike Tomano's uninhibited radio show has found a home  in the Chicagoland area. His unique style of comedy shines through storytelling and commentary, and his celebrity interviews are in-depth and fresh, making him a high-profile personality, winning legions of fans and numerous awards, including:

2012 Certificate of Recognition - The American Legion Department of Illinois

2009 Best Locally Produced Show - Illinois Broadcasters Association

2009 Best Local Broadcast Team - Illinois Broadcasters Association

2007 Best Local Morning Show - Illinois Broadcasters Association

2005 Best Local Broadcast Team - Illinois Broadcasters Association

Here’s what people are saying about The Mike Tomano Show:

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"Mike, stay authentic!" - Richard Lewis, Legendary Comic

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"You are a great radio man!" - Tom Leopold, Comedy Writer, Seinfeld, Cheers

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"I want the world to know Mike is the pros pro! A comedic timing savant when writing or acting... He brings it to the table or adds to a collaborative. Love working with this dude!" - Brian Polacek, Director, President, Rage Agency

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"Mike Tomano brings visibility to the truth more than your average 100 radio dudes. Mike is a Hammer God and Blood Brother.  A force to be reckoned with. Salute him." - Ted Nugent

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“Mike Tomano is one of America’s best radio dudes ever!” – Ed Tyll, Talk Radio Legend

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“Your show is pretty damn funny!” – Phil Proctor, Firesign Theatre

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"… a daily smorgasbord of talk, music and clever bits. The top morning jock in the suburbs!" - The Illinois Entertainer

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"Mike Tomano is the greatest storyteller I have ever heard." - Jesse Arseneau, Arseneau Media Productions, Inc. 

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"Mike has a nice, conversational style." - John Gehron, COO, AccuRadio

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"Tomano’s morning show is especially good...reminiscent of Steve Dahl and Garry Meier during their heyday." - Jay Mitchell, Jay Mitchell & Associates

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"Mike Tomano brings something to radio that many other morning jocks don't - honest-to-goodness humor." - Annie Allman, The Herald News

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“A terrific radio talent." - Don Hazen, Joliet Herald

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Mike is currently heard weekday mornings from 5 - 10 a.m. on The Valley 92.7 FM, WVLI in Kankakee, IL. His podcast, The Mike Tomano Happening, can be found here (and all major streaming platforms) along with his TomanoBlog.