Beloved WTIP volunteer and long-time West End advocate Frank Hansen passed away on Tuesday, August 3. Frank’s weekly commentary will be missed by many at WTIP as will his regular trips to the station. It’s difficult to know where to start in summing up Frank’s many contributions to the community. Throughout his life he gave so much. Even after his retirement, a time typically understood as one for relaxation and enjoyment, Frank continued to champion many causes always with the greater good in mind. Rarely does one meet someone so selfless and generous. His hard work and dedication to the community has touched all our lives in some way. WTIP joins all of Frank's friends and many fans, in sending sympathy to his family and loved ones.

Frank, a member of the West End community since 1957, published his column “West End News” for many years in the local newspaper. More recently he produced “West End News” as an on-air commentary for WTIP with a written version published right here. Frank enjoyed sharing the news and happenings of the West End community with all in Cook County. He had many fans both locally on the North Shore and beyond. We will all miss him.
 

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