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                                                                    EXHIBIT 23.5
 
                   CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
 
As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the use of our report
dated May 8, 1997, (and to all references to our Firm) included in this
Registration Statement on Form S-4 dated September 25, 1997 of Chancellor Media
Corporation of Los Angeles.
 
                                            Arthur Andersen LLP
 
Chicago, Illinois
September 25, 1997