WNIU (90.5
FM) is a
public radio station
Public broadcasting (or public service broadcasting) is radio, television, and other electronic media outlets whose primary mission is public service with a commitment to avoiding political and commercial influence. Public broadcasters receive f ...
licensed to
Northern Illinois University
Northern Illinois University (NIU) is a public research university in DeKalb, Illinois, United States. It was founded as "Northern Illinois State Normal School" in 1895 by Illinois Governor John P. Altgeld, initially to provide the state with c ...
in
DeKalb, Illinois
DeKalb ( ) is a city in DeKalb County, Illinois, United States. The population was 40,290 at the 2020 United States census, 2020 census. The city is named after decorated Franconian-French war hero Johann de Kalb, who died during the Ameri ...
, United States. It is part of
Northern Public Radio along with
WNIJ. It primarily features classical music programming. WNIU broadcasts in the hybrid digital
HD format.
Established in 1954, WNIU serves the Northern Illinois region. It provides a diverse range of programming to its listeners, including live classical performances, interviews with musicians, and coverage of local arts and cultural events.
Translator
References
External links
*
*
*
NIU
Mass media in Rockford, Illinois
Northern Illinois University
NPR member stations
NIU
Radio stations established in 1991
1991 establishments in Illinois
Classical music radio stations in the United States
{{Illinois-radio-station-stub