Doug Banks, radio personality dead at 57

Iconic Chicago DJ Doug Banks died 57 Monday morning.

Banks' station, V103 in Chicago, announced the news on its website Monday afternoon.

WLS-TV reported that Banks died from diabetes complications.

Chicago mayor Rahm Emanuel tweeted a statement, saying in part, "With the passing of Doug Banks, Chicago has lost one of our most iconic radio voices."

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