WCRX 88.1 FM

A non-commercial campus radio station licensed to Columbia College Chicago, this facility broadcasts student-produced music, news, sports, and community affairs programming. The station originated in 1975 as the radio station of the University of Illinois at Chicago before being transferred to Columbia College in 1982, at which time it received its current call letters. Operating from the college's location in downtown Chicago, the station provides student broadcasters with practical experience in radio production and on-air talent development. Programming emphasizes contemporary music formats alongside talk and sports content created by students from across the institution. The station features a music showcase program inspired by NPR's Tiny Desk concept, recording and filming student musicians performing professionally produced sets that reach audiences through video and podcast platforms. This educational mission reflects the college's commitment to providing hands-on media training for students pursuing careers in broadcasting and audio production.