Chicago Hispanic radio pioneer Jose E. Chapa dies

“Broadcast pioneer Jose E. Chapa, who hosted what is considered to be Chicago’s first Spanish-language radio news program from the basement of his suburban Chicago home, has died. He was 86.

Chapa died Tuesday of renal failure at a St. Charles nursing home. His death was confirmed by George Schuth, funeral director at Yurs Funeral Home in St. Charles.

Chapa’s 30 years on the air were guided by a belief that his audience was starved for information about current events in their native countries.”

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