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List Of Radio Stations In Illinois
The following is a list of FCC-licensed radio stations in the U.S. state of Illinois, which can be sorted by their call signs, frequencies, cities of license, licensees, and programming formats. List of radio stations Defunct * WAMV * WCEV * WCHI * WCLM * WENR References External links worldradiomap.com – List of radio stations in Chicago, Illinois {{Navboxes , title = Illinois radio station regional navigation boxes , list = {{Aurora-Elgin-Wheaton Radio {{Bloomington IL Radio {{Cape Girardeau Radio {{Champaign Radio {{Chicago Radio {{Decatur Radio {{DeKalb Radio {{Kankakee Radio {{Kenosha-Waukegan Radio {{KHQradio {{LaSalle-Peru Radio {{Joliet-Morris-Crete Radio {{Marion-Carbondale (IL) Radio {{Mount Vernon Radio {{Paducah Radio {{Peoria Radio {{Quad Cities Radio {{Rockford Radio {{Springfield IL Radio {{St. Louis Radio Illinois Radio Radio is the technology of signaling and communicating using radio waves. Radio waves are electromagnetic waves of freq ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Federal Communications Commission
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is an independent agency of the United States federal government that regulates communications by radio, television, wire, satellite, and cable across the United States. The FCC maintains jurisdiction over the areas of broadband access, fair competition, radio frequency use, media responsibility, public safety, and homeland security. The FCC was formed by the Communications Act of 1934 to replace the radio regulation functions of the Federal Radio Commission. The FCC took over wire communication regulation from the Interstate Commerce Commission. The FCC's mandated jurisdiction covers the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the territories of the United States. The FCC also provides varied degrees of cooperation, oversight, and leadership for similar communications bodies in other countries of North America. The FCC is funded entirely by regulatory fees. It has an estimated fiscal-2022 budget of US $388 million. It has 1,482 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
WAGI-LP
WAGI-LP (97.5 FM, "Praise FM") is a Christian radio station licensed to serve Kankakee, Illinois. The station is owned by the First Assembly of God Church, and is a part-time affiliate of American Family Radio American Family Radio (AFR) is a network of more than 180 radio stations broadcasting Christian Conservative Christianity, Christian-oriented programming to over 30 states.LP Stations , ''VHF-UHF Digest''. April 2015. p. 16. Retrieved December 7, 2020. References External links Official Website * [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Air1
Air1 is an American Christian radio network. Owned by the Educational Media Foundation (EMF), it primarily broadcasts contemporary worship music, and is a sister to the EMF's K-Love network. History In 1986, KLRD began broadcasting Christian Hit/Rock music from Yucaipa, California, and went by the on-air moniker K-LORD. In 1994, KXRD was started as a sister station to KLRD. In 1995, K-LORD changed its name to "Air1" and began broadcasting via satellite from St. Helens, Oregon. In 1999, Air1 joined with EMF Broadcasting, and finally in 2002, it moved its headquarters to Rocklin, California. Air1 makes use of broadcast translators to spread the signal across much of the country. As of October 2022, the network lists 123 full powered radio stations and 125 translators of various power levels reaching 45 states. . As of October 2022, the network's programming is simulcast on over 300 FM stations and translators in 45 U.S. states, American Samoa, Puerto Rico, and the District ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Educational Media Foundation
Educational Media Foundation (formerly EMF Broadcasting, abbreviated EMF) is an American nonprofit Christian media ministry based in Franklin, Tennessee, a suburb of Nashville. EMF is the parent company of K-LOVE and Air1—the world's largest contemporary Christian music radio networks. As of 2022, EMF directly owns and operates more than 1,000 signals in all 50 U.S. states, American Samoa, Puerto Rico, and the District of Columbia.The organization is also among the top 10 U.S.-based audio streaming companies. In 2020, EMF launcheAccessMore a Christian podcast network, anK-LOVE On Demand a free streaming platform offering live concerts, original programming, and other exclusive content. It also overseeWTA Media a leader in faith-based films and publishing. The programming for Air1 and K-LOVE is distributed by satellite and carried on its own stations, including many low-power FM translators and some stations which EMF operates on behalf of other owners. The president and C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
WAWE
WAWE (94.3 FM) is a radio station broadcasting a Christian worship music format, licensed to Glendale Heights, Illinois, United States. The station serves the Chicago Metropolitan Area and is owned by the Educational Media Foundation, broadcasting its Air1 format. History WRMN-FM The station began broadcasting in September 1960 and held the call sign WRMN-FM, simulcasting AM 1410 WRMN. The station was located in Elgin, Illinois and had an ERP of 1,000 watts at a HAAT of 130 feet. By 1965, the station had begun airing programming independent of AM 1410.1965 Broadcasting Yearbook', Broadcasting, 1965. p. B-49. Retrieved November 26, 2018. In 1965, the station's ERP was increased to 3,000 watts and its HAAT was decreased to 115 feet. In 1972, the station's HAAT was increased to 210 feet and its ERP was reduced to 2,500 watts. Progressive rock era In 1972, the station adopted the call letters WJKL, which was based on the name of the station manager at the time, Richard Jakle.Ghrist ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
WAUR (AM)
WAUR (1550 AM) is a radio station licensed to Somonauk, Illinois. The station is owned and operated by Nelson Multimedia Inc., and currently airs a classic hits format. Additional programming includes local news, high school sports, a weekly fishing and outdoor program, and NASCAR racing. The studios are located on Washington Street in downtown Morris, the station's original community of license. Previous studio locations include above the old downtown Hornsby's Five and Dime store on Liberty St. In 1977, the studios moved to the 3rd floor of the Baum Building and later to the Business and Technology Center on North Rt. 47 in Morris. WAUR's current sister station is WJDK-FM (95.7) with studios in the same building and a transmitter located between Kinsman and Seneca, Illinois. Prior to adopting its current classic hits programming, the then-WCSJ had carried Timeless network programming from Citadel Broadcasting Citadel Broadcasting Corporation was a Las Vegas, Nevada-based ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
WARH
WARH (106.5 Hertz, MHz "106.5 The Arch") is a commercial FM broadcasting, FM radio station city of license, licensed to Granite City, Illinois and serving Greater St. Louis including sections of Illinois and Missouri. WARH is owned by Hubbard Broadcasting and airs an Adult Hits radio format. The studios and offices are in Creve Coeur, Missouri (although a St. Louis address is used). The transmitter is located near Resurrection Cemetery off Mackenzie Road in St. Louis. "106.5 The Arch" using the primary slogan "You never know what we're going to play next." The station's name pays tribute to the iconic Gateway Arch monument in St. Louis, Missouri, Downtown St. Louis on the western bank of the Mississippi River. The format is musically similar to the radio syndication, syndicated Jack FM stations in the U.S. and Canada. However, "The Arch" uses a live and local disc jockey, DJ staff around the clock, whereas "Jack" stations are for the most part automation, automated with no live ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
WARG
In the philologist and fantasy author J. R. R. Tolkien's Middle-earth fiction, a warg is a particularly large and evil kind of wolf that could be ridden by orcs. He derived the name and characteristics of his wargs by combining meanings and myths from Old Norse and Old English. In Norse mythology, a ''vargr'' (anglicised as warg) is a wolf, especially the wolf Fenrir that destroyed the god Odin in the battle of Ragnarök, and the wolves Sköll and Hati who perpetually chase the Sun and Moon. In Old English, a ''wearh'' is an outcast who may be strangled to death. Through Tolkien's influence, wargs have featured in fantasy books by authors including George R. R. Martin, and in media such as video games and role-playing games. Etymology and origins The Tolkien scholar Tom Shippey states that Tolkien's spelling "warg" is a cross of Old Norse ''vargr'' and Old English '' wearh''. He notes that the words embody a shift in meaning from "wolf" to "outlaw": ''vargr'' carries both ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
American Family Radio
American Family Radio (AFR) is a network of more than 180 radio stations broadcasting Christian Conservative Christianity, Christian-oriented programming to over 30 states.American Family Radio Station Guide , American Family Radio. June 25, 2019. Retrieved June 25, 2019. AFR streams its programming on its website and on the AFR mobile app. Overview American Family Radio is split among two networks – AFR Talk, which airs mostly conservative-leaning Christian talk and teaching; and AFR Hybrid, airing Christian talk and contemporary Christian music.Station Finder, A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
WAOX
WAOX (105.3 FM) is a radio station broadcasting a hot adult contemporary format. It is licensed to Staunton, Illinois Staunton is the second largest city in Macoupin County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2020 Census, the population was 5,054. History Name origins A man named Stanton bought land in the area, and then decided to move on and gave the land to ..., United States. The station is currently owned by Talley Broadcasting Corporation and features programming from ABC Radio. History The station went on the air as WSTN-FM on August 21, 1998. On April 30, 1999, the station changed its call sign to the current WAOX. References External links * AOX Radio stations established in 1998 {{Illinois-radio-station-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
WALS
WALS (102.1 FM) is an American radio station broadcasting a country music format. Licensed to Oglesby, Illinois, United States, the station serves the LaSalle-Peru area. Branded as WALLS 102, the station is currently owned by Laco Radio and featured programming from Jones Radio Network until February 2007, when Jones programming was dropped in favor of local talent. The flagship program is "The Morning Show with Dani" weekday mornings from 6 AM - 10 AM. History The station was assigned the call sign WZLC on February 26, 1993. At first, it simulcast the country music format of co-owned WGLC (Mendota, Illinois). WZLC was put on the air to give WGLC coverage in the southern part of the La Salle/Peru area. On February 1, 1995, the station changed its call sign to the current WALS and started carrying separate country music programming. References External links * ALS Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as motor neuron disease (MND) or Lou Gehrig's dise ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
