It seems impossible that this year marks ten years since I hit the mic on January 17, 2010 and introduced the station at chirpradio.org. It seems even more impossible that I did my first-ever radio show in April of 1990, and have been fortunate enough to be on the air somewhere or another pretty much every year after that. And hey, by the way, 2020 also marks the 100th anniversary of radio overall, so there's that too. So many anniversaries!

With that in mind, I hope you'll make a donation today to support the work we do at CHIRP. We have an amazing 250+ volunteers who make the station a reality. They are on the air every single day, no matter what's going on in the world. They share my passion for radio, for great independent music, and for media outlets that are not beholden to corporate interests.

Help us keep going strong as we enter our second decade! Please make a gift in support of independent community radio in Chicago today. Thank you so much.

Celebrate Ten Years of Independent Radio Today - Make a "Sound Investment" in CHIRP's Future!

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 celebrate ten years as a station, please help us start our second decade on strong financial footing with a tax-deductible gift today!

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).