Retiring after 60 years at Chicago's WGN Radio, Orion Samuleson takes a look back at his career. The full report airs Friday night at 10:30/9:30c on NewsNation on WGN America - newsnationnow.com/channel-finder | NewsNation

10K views · 339 reactions | The year 2020 marks 60 years of Orion Samuelson at WGN Radio. Steve Alexander has added photos from his own archives to the promo you might have heard recognizing Big O and his career. | WGN Radio | Facebook

For decades, Orion Samuelson brought his comforting voices to the homes of many through his agriculture reports and work on WGN Radio. We will miss hearing him on-air, seeing him at the Illinois State Fair, and listening to his reports that helped guide our farmers to success over the years. I went to the House floor last week to thank Orion for his years of work and service and wish him success in his well-earned retirement. | Rep. Darin LaHood

Ag radio icon Orion Samuelson talks about the 2017 Farm Progress Show. | NowDecatur.com