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CHIRP Radio's Mission

The Chicago Independent Radio Project (CHIRP) is dedicated to providing Chicago residents with a community radio station focused on the representation of local people, events, and issues alongside a wide array of local and independent music. We seek to promote localism, diversity, and independence in public broadcasting via programming and web content curated, created, and produced by Chicagoans. We aim to consistently expand the breadth and depth of our on-air and online voice by incorporating the multi-faceted voices of the community.

CHIRP is also working to convince Congress and the FCC to remove existing barriers to the granting of low power FM radio licenses in urban areas, including Chicago. CHIRP will operate the station in an online format until a broadcast license can be secured, at which time that functionality will be added to the online presence.

About CHIRP Radio

CHIRP Radio is a non-profit, volunteer-run, music-, arts-, and culture-focused radio station transmitting live from our studios in Chicago’s North Center neighborhood from 6AM-3AM seven days a week, 365 days a year.

CHIRP Radio hosts curate their own shows within certain guidelines, playing an eclectic mix of independent and under-heard music from an array of genres and eras. Listeners are encouraged to make requests and generally interact with CHIRP Radio hosts via comment, IM, or phone.

For now, CHIRP Radio is a web-only outlet, but the Chicago Independent Radio Project is working to change the law at the federal level to open up new licenses in urban areas, and hopes one day to be able to apply for a low-power FM broadcast license as well. To find out more about this work, visit chicagoindieradio.org.

CHIRP Radio does not air commercials, and receives no funding from corporations or the federal government. It is supported by special event revenues, small grants, and listeners like you. If you like what you hear, please consider making a donation to support this service.