The Chicago Independent Radio Project is working to secure a broadcast license for a new community radio station in Chicago that is committed to local, independent programming, and generally furthering the causes of localism, diversity, and independence in broadcasting. We are working to convince Congress and the FCC to remove existing barriers to the granting of low power FM radio licenses in urban areas, including Chicago. We hope you'll join the fight.

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These Are The Breaks
Posted by Dan M. on March 27, 2008 around 11pm

One of Chicago’s best kept secrets on the net is the amazing sample archive known as The Breaks. Complied and maintained largely by the man known simply as Xombi, the site can tell you almost every sampling of say, “Funky Drummer” (182 times!) or what DJ Shadow and Tupac have in common. Although it’s updated infrequently, Xombi takes submissions - share some of your favorites with him (and heck, us!)

If you ever wonder what the big deal is…
Posted by Dan M. on March 6, 2008 around 9pm

…about independent radio and why we’re so crazy about it? Well sometimes, it’s making the smallest difference in a person’s day that counts.

Here’s a video a listener made while listening to Bo Diddley’s “Mess Around” on the radio.
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