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89.3 FM
On the dial
1950
On air since
3M+
Signal reach
Evanston, IL
Based in

Who we are

WNUR is a student-run radio station broadcasting from Northwestern University in Evanston, IL. Our signal reaches nearly 3 million listeners throughout the Chicagoland area, and our programming streams online to listeners around the world.

Although student-run, our roster of DJs comprises both students and members of the WNUR community. Through our programming, we strive to provide a forum for underrepresented music and ideas.

The mission

WNUR promotes musicians, musical genres, news, public affairs issues, and athletic events often overlooked by major media outlets. We aim to provide an inclusive space for people to learn and express themselves by exploring and promoting underrepresented content.

Chicago's Sound Experiment. Independent radio for Northwestern and Chicago.

Our history

  • 1950

    WNUR starts broadcasting with a 10-watt transmitter from Northwestern's campus.

  • 1977

    The station acquires a 7,200-watt transmitter, cementing its place in the Chicago radio landscape.

  • 1995

    WNUR rebrands as Chicago's Sound Experiment, a commitment to true alternatives to the mainstream.

Shows like Rock Show, Streetbeat, Airplay, Jazz Show, News, and WNUR Sports have become institutions in their own right, each with its own history and community of listeners and DJs.

Get involved

Interested in DJing, news, sports, writing, multi-media arts, or production? WNUR is always looking for passionate students and community members.

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