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Chicago Indie Radio Project

About Me

The Chicago Independent Radio Project (Chicago Indie Radio) will work toward securing a Low Power FM radio license for Chicago, should new licenses become available. Currently, bills have been introduced in both Houses of Congress that would allow for new frequencies to be granted in urban areas. We'll lobby Congress on LPFM issues and fundraise in preparation for applying for, securing, and building out a brand new station. We'll launch an online version of the station in the summer of 2009.
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My Interests

I'd like to meet:

People who believe the true power of radio is in localism, diversity, adventurousness, and immediacy. People who are sick of mainstream commercial radio. Media activists. Cool music fans. Anyone who understands people don't just like to hear one type of thing on the radio. Those for whom an iPod is not enough.
You can support the Chicago Indie Radio Project by making a donation through Paypal here:Thank you so much for your support!
Please note, while CHIRP is a non-profit, at this time we are not tax-exempt, so donations are not tax deductible. But they are greatly appreciated!

My Blog

Getting closer to CHIRP Radio...

We're getting really close to the launch of the new radio station at CHIRPradio.org.  We've been working all spring and summer to build our studios, and we're about to start installing equipment and g...
Posted by on Thu, 30 Jul 2009 17:04:00 GMT

Washington DC trip

We just got back from Washington DC, where we were lobbying on behalf of low power FM.  We met with staffers from Senator Durbin's office as well as Representatives Schakowsky's and Guitierrez's offic...
Posted by on Sun, 26 Apr 2009 11:50:00 GMT

Record Fair weekend is upon us!

Remember, the CHIRP Record Fair & Other Delights is this weekend!New location: 1340 W. Washington - Plumbers' Hall - plenty of free parking in the lot!10AM-5PM Saturday and Sunday $7/$5 with flyer or ...
Posted by on Fri, 17 Apr 2009 16:37:00 GMT

Help CHIRP get a broadcast signal - write an LPFM letter

Dear Friend of CHIRP,Happy Spring!  There are so many excitingthings happening with CHIRP this month  construction of our newstudios, the annual CHIRP Record Fair & Other Delights, great CHIRPevents ...
Posted by on Mon, 13 Apr 2009 18:30:00 GMT

CHIRP Record Fair & Other Delights - NEW LOCATION THIS YEAR!

Just a reminder that the CHIRP Record Fair & Other Delights is just days away -- April 18th and 19th.This year we're excited to be at a new location - Plumbers' Hall at 1340 W. Washington.  As you can...
Posted by on Sat, 11 Apr 2009 21:55:00 GMT

CHIRP DJs this Friday at the Atlantic

This Friday, April 10th, it's the first week for a new monthly CHIRP DJ night.  The place is the Atlantic, 5062 N. Lincoln Ave.Come early for some Friday fish 'n' chips, stay for the great tunes.  CHI...
Posted by on Tue, 07 Apr 2009 18:52:00 GMT

Donate your old vinyl to the CHIRP record fair - or rent a table and sell your own stuff!

The CHIRP Record Fair & Other Delights is coming up April 18 and 19 -- this year in a brand new location, Plumbers Hall at 1340 W. Washington St.We'll have dozens of tables of dealers selling new and ...
Posted by on Mon, 09 Mar 2009 13:23:00 GMT

Local Community Radio Act reintroduced in the House

The bill that will help the Chicago Independent Radio Project secure a broadcast frequency has been reintroduced in the House of Representatives.  This time around, it's H.B. 1147, still called the Lo...
Posted by on Wed, 25 Feb 2009 13:34:00 GMT

Two CHIRP dance nights in the next week!

Dance, then dance, then dance some more!  CHIRP has two great DJ night benefits in the next week!First, on Saturday, January 17th, it's SMASHING TIME, with your favorite DJ team, Mary Nisi and Carrie ...
Posted by on Wed, 14 Jan 2009 20:22:00 GMT

Celebrate the Eve of the Eve with the ladies of WOW - CHIRP benefit

Come out on Tuesday, December 30th to T's Bar in Andersonville for WOW's Eve of the Eve Holiday Spectacular! We'll be celebrating the holidays in style with food, music, drinks and a raffle! Best of a...
Posted by on Tue, 23 Dec 2008 15:28:00 GMT