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- EIN 36-3687394
- (312) 948-4600
- 848 E Grand Ave Navy Pier Chicago IL 60611-3509 USA
- www.chicagopublicmedia.org
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Causes: Arts & Culture, Radio
Mission: Chicago public media serves the public interest by creating and delivering diverse, compelling content that informs, inspires, enriches and entertains. Through a broad range of media platforms, we connect diverse audiences in our service area and beyond to one another. We help them make a difference in our communities, our region, and our world.
Programs: Chicago public media is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that serves the public interest by producing and delivering diverse, compelling content of multiple viewpoints and expression. Chicago public media broadcasts its service on four non-commercial fm radio stations: wbez 91. 5 fm in chicago, wbeq 90. 7 fm in morris, 91. 7 fm (w219cd) in elgin, illinois; and wbek 91. 1 fm in kankakee; digitally via wbez. Org, mobile apps, and podcasts; and in live events that generate conversations across our community. In addition to local programming, chicago public media produces sound opinions, and wait, wait. . . Don't tell me! (a co-production with npr) for national distribution.
chicago public media operates a public media on-line/on-air service, vocalo, which is broadcast on wbew 89. 5 fm in chesterton, indiana; and on 91. 1 fm (w216cl) in chicago. Vocalo radio was established as an inspirational brand that celebrates our city's cultural diversity and brings the community together around music - specifically, the urban alternative format. Vocalo radio actively looks to create and promote positivity and, through music, break down the barriers that segregate our communities.