Remember when you used to love your local radio station? When you knew the names of the DJs and kind of felt like they were your friends? When you could call and make requests and they'd actually get played? When you'd hear local bands and the station seemed proud to support the scene?

Maybe you have a memory of a radio station like that, or maybe you've never experienced it before. Whatever the case, it's the kind of radio station we've worked hard to create at CHIRP, and as we head into our tenth anniversary year (we kicked off the streaming version of the station on January 17, 2010), I hope you'll support our work with a tax-deductible gift.

I'm holding a pair of CHIRP-branded pajama pants while on the air in this picture because I'm trying to convey their charm and entice you to become a $20 monthly sustaining member. If you can do that, we'll send you the PJ pants and the CHIRP Membercard, good for hundreds of 2-for-1 deals in Chicago and beyond.

But even if you feel like you already have plenty of pajama pants, I hope you'll make a gift of support to independent community radio at whatever level fits your budget. Then tune in at 107.1FM or chirpradio.org (or tell your Smart Speaker, "Play CHIRP Radio!") and fall in love with radio all over again.

Thanks so much!

Support CHIRP for Ten Years of Great Independent Radio Programming! Make a "Sound Investment" in the station's future today!

CHIRP is a a listener-supported, volunteer-driven station. You make everything we do possible, whether it's supporting local artists, introducing you to tons of new music, throwing great events, or providing an outlet for your favorite DJ. As we celebate our tenth anniversary as a station, please help ensure we begin our second decade on strong financial footing!

In this era, it's more important than ever to support independent media. No commercials. No voice-tracking. No algorithms. Just great music brought to you by true music fans.

If you would like to become a sustaining member by making a recurring donation (monthly or quarterly), or if you want to select a thank you gift, please visit CHIRP's main donation page to make your contribution (and don’t forget to enter the name of the CHIRP Volunteer or DJ in the “How did you hear about CHIRP” section so they can receive credit for your gift).