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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 26, 1997, as amended on
October 16, 1997 of Chancellor Media Corporation of Los Angeles.
    
 
                                            Arthur Andersen LLP
 
Chicago, Illinois
   
October 16, 1997