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Latest posts from CHIRP DJs and contributors.

• Obsession

  Fri, Jul 17 · by Kevin Fullam · Movies
  "When the gods wish to punish us, they answer our prayers.” — Oscar Wilde

• Save the Date: CHIRP's Website Launch Party — 2010s Again!

  Wed, Jul 15 · by CHIRP Radio · General
  The 2010s are back, baby. Join CHIRP at Bramble Arts Loft on August 15th as we celebrate our new website and apps. Grab your tickets now!

• Behind The Bars: Remedy

  Thu, Jul 9 · by Carly Travis · Behind the Bars
  On a relatively quiet stretch of Milwaukee Avenue in the heart of Wicker Park lies Remedy, a laid-back neighborhood joint, date-night cocktail spot, and late-night, dance-y dive all in one.

• Digressions of a Nosy Parker #2

  Tue, Jul 7 · by Bryon Giddens-White · Community
  I get my hair cut at Dani's A Barbershop every month or two. His shop is on the edge of West Ridge's "Little India" at 2004 W. Devon Ave.

• The Bathroom Diaries #1: Cole's Bar

  Wed, Jul 1 · by Renée Millette · General
  It is a Wednesday evening and I took two buses to get here.

• Decorado

  Mon, Jun 29 · by Kevin Fullam · Movies
  And here I thought Sirāt was bleak!

• Building Community Through Music: Vibes On Logan Turns Strangers into Neighbors

  Fri, Jun 26 · by Bryan White · Community
  During Summer 2020, Mike Reuter found himself in hard times. The Covid-19 pandemic was raging, and he was struggling to make rent.

• 2026 Chicago Critics Film Festival Part Two

  Mon, Jun 22 · by Kyle Sanders · Movies
  Welcome back to Part Two of my Chicago Critics Film Festival coverage!

• 2026 Chicago Critics Film Festival Part One

  Mon, Jun 15 · by Kyle Sanders · Movies
  The Chicago Critics Film Festival might be celebrating its 13th year, but there is nothing unlucky about its stellar lineup of impressive movies!

• Carolina Caroline

  Mon, Jun 8 · by Kevin Fullam · Movies
  “Everything ends badly, otherwise it wouldn’t end.” — Brian Flanagan, Cocktail

• Behind the Bars: The Charleston

  Fri, May 29 · by Carly Travis · Behind the Bars
  The Charleston, a neighborhood bar on the quiet corner of Hoyne & Charleston, has been a bar for as long as Chicago has been a city.

• Getting the Most Out of Your New CHIRP Experience

  Fri, May 22 · by CHIRP Radio · General
  New website & apps feature an embedded streaming player, DJ schedules, song requests, playlists, podcasts & more.

• Behind the Bars: The Charleston

  Mon, May 18 · by Shawn Campbell · Behind the Bars
  The Charleston, a neighborhood bar on the quiet corner of Hoyne & Charleston, has been a bar for as long as Chicago has been a city. asdfasdfasdfasdfasdfasdfasdfasdfasdfasdfasdfasdfasdf

• Digressions of a Nosy Parker

  Mon, May 4 · by Bryon Giddens-White · General
  I've been curious for some time about the men I see standing in the parking lot of a North Park Home Depot, close to where I work.

• CHIRP's Digital Journey: 2007 → Today

  Mon, Apr 27 · by CHIRP Radio · General
  As we prepare for the launch of our new website and mobile apps, we thought we’d take a moment to wax poetic about our digital journey over the last 15+ years.

• Why We’re Rebuilding Our Website and Mobile Apps

  Mon, Apr 20 · by CHIRP Radio · General
  For nearly 15 years, the CHIRP website and mobile apps have been a digital gathering place where listeners tune in, discover local artists, and connect with our volunteer‑powered community.

• Behind the Bars: The Long Room

  Tue, Apr 14 · by Carly Travis · General
  The Long Room in Ravenswood does not hide behind its name; it is exactly that, a long room, and it makes up in length what it lacks in width.

• A Meditation on Sirāt

  Tue, Mar 31 · by Kevin Fullam · General
  Sunk-Cost Fallacy: "The phenomenon whereby a person is reluctant to abandon a strategy or course of action because they have invested heavily in it, even when it is clear that abandonment would be…

• Behind The Bars: Larry's

  Fri, Mar 27 · by Carly Travis · General
  I went to Larry’s for the first time five years ago, and ever since, I’ve been telling people, with pride, that it is my favorite bar.

• Oscars Countdown: The 5 Best Years for the Best Original Song

  Sun, Mar 15 · by Eddie Sayago · Top Five
  The term “best” is subjective, and while some people would prefer to not have artists compete for an award, those people aren’t here.

• And the Oscar Goes To…: My Predictions for the 98th Academy Awards

  Wed, Mar 11 · by Kyle Sanders · General
  In a memorable episode of Schitt's Creek, Moira Rose (played by the gone-too-soon Catherine O’Hara, whose death I’ve STILL not quite accepted as fact) is asked what her favorite season is, to which…

• As Good As Gold: A Film’s Shining Tribute to the Legacy of John Prine

  Mon, Jan 19 · by Bradley Morgan · General
  In October 2022, a weeklong series of events were hosted throughout Nashville, TN to honor the timeless musical legacy of John Prine.

• CHIRP Radio's Top Ten Albums of 2025

  Thu, Jan 1 · by CHIRP Radio · Best Albums of the Year
  At the end of each year, CHIRP Radio presents its volunteers' favorite albums.

• CHIRP Radio Best of 2025: Shawn Campbell

  Wed, Dec 31 · by Shawn Campbell · Best Albums of the Year
  Throughout December, CHIRP Radio presents its volunteers’ top albums of 2025 .

• CHIRP Radio Best of 2025: Film Edition!

  Wed, Dec 31 · by Kyle Sanders · Best Albums of the Year
  Throughout December, CHIRP Radio presents its volunteers’ top albums of 2025 .

• CHIRP Radio Best of 2025: Matt Garman

  Wed, Dec 31 · by Matt Garman · Best Albums of the Year
  Throughout December, CHIRP Radio presents its volunteers’ top albums of 2025 .

• CHIRP Radio Best of 2025: Tyler Clark

  Wed, Dec 31 · by Tyler Clark · Best Albums of the Year
  Throughout December, CHIRP Radio presents its volunteers’ top albums of 2025 .

• CHIRP Radio Best of 2025: Roberto Luzuriaga

  Wed, Dec 31 · by Roberto Luzuriaga · Best Albums of the Year
  Throughout December, CHIRP Radio presents its volunteers’ top albums of 2025 .

• CHIRP Radio Best of 2025: Al Gabor

  Wed, Dec 31 · by Al Gabor · Best Albums of the Year
  Throughout December, CHIRP Radio presents its volunteers’ top albums of 2025 .

• CHIRP Radio Best of 2025: Alex Archibeque

  Wed, Dec 31 · by Alex Archibeque · Best Albums of the Year
  Throughout December, CHIRP Radio presents its volunteers’ top albums of 2025 .

• CHIRP Radio Best of 2025: Austin B. Harvey

  Wed, Dec 31 · by Austin Harvey · Best Albums of the Year
  Throughout December, CHIRP Radio presents its volunteers’ top albums of 2025 .

• CHIRP Radio Best of 2025: Sarah Spencer

  Wed, Dec 31 · by Sarah Spencer · Best Albums of the Year
  Throughout December, CHIRP Radio presents its volunteers’ top albums of 2025 .

• CHIRP Radio Best of 2025: Danielle Sines

  Wed, Dec 31 · by Nikki Stout · Best Albums of the Year
  Throughout December, CHIRP Radio presents its volunteers’ top albums of 2025 .

• CHIRP Radio Best of 2025: Matt Barr

  Wed, Dec 31 · by Matt Barr · Best Albums of the Year
  Throughout December, CHIRP Radio presents its volunteers’ top albums of 2025 .

• CHIRP Radio Best of 2025: Steven Grady

  Wed, Dec 31 · by Steven Grady · Best Albums of the Year
  Throughout December, CHIRP Radio presents its volunteers’ top albums of 2025 .

• CHIRP Radio Best of 2025: Noah Haynes

  Wed, Dec 31 · by Noah Haynes · Best Albums of the Year
  Throughout December, CHIRP Radio presents its volunteers’ top albums of 2025 .

• CHIRP Radio Best of 2025: Peter Buckshot

  Tue, Dec 30 · by Peter Buckshot · Best Albums of the Year
  Throughout December, CHIRP Radio presents its volunteers’ top albums of 2025 .

• CHIRP Radio Best of 2025: Paul Anderson

  Tue, Dec 30 · by Paul Anderson · Best Albums of the Year
  Throughout December, CHIRP Radio presents its volunteers’ top albums of 2025 .

• CHIRP Radio Best of 2025: Eric Wiersema

  Tue, Dec 30 · by Eric Wiersema · Best Albums of the Year
  Throughout December, CHIRP Radio presents its volunteers’ top albums of 2025 .

• CHIRP Radio Best of 2025: Kevin Swallow

  Tue, Dec 30 · by Kevin Swallow · Best Albums of the Year
  Throughout December, CHIRP Radio presents its volunteers’ top albums of 2025 .

• CHIRP Radio Best of 2025: Marites Velasquez

  Tue, Dec 30 · by Marites Velasquez · Best Albums of the Year
  Throughout December, CHIRP Radio presents its volunteers’ top albums of 2025 .

• CHIRP Radio Best of 2025: Michael Griffith

  Tue, Dec 30 · by Michael Griffith · Best Albums of the Year
  Throughout December, CHIRP Radio presents its volunteers’ top albums of 2025 .

• CHIRP Radio Best of 2025: Brian McDonnell

  Mon, Dec 29 · by CHIRP Radio · Best Albums of the Year
  Throughout December, CHIRP Radio presents its volunteers’ top albums of 2025 .

• CHIRP Radio Best of 2025: Joshua Thompson

  Mon, Dec 29 · by Joshua Thompson · Best Albums of the Year
  Throughout December, CHIRP Radio presents its volunteers’ top albums of 2025 .

• CHIRP Radio Best of 2025: Drew Rogers

  Sun, Dec 28 · by Andy Rogers · Best Albums of the Year
  Throughout December, CHIRP Radio presents its volunteers’ top albums of 2025 .

• CHIRP RADIO BEST OF 2025: Sam Abrams

  Sun, Dec 28 · by CHIRP Radio · Best Albums of the Year
  Throughout December, CHIRP Radio presents its volunteers’ top albums of 2025 .

• CHIRP Radio Best of 2025: Willie McDonagh

  Sat, Dec 27 · by William McDonagh · Best Albums of the Year
  Throughout December, CHIRP Radio presents its volunteers’ top albums of 2025 .

• CHIRP Radio Best of 2025: Bobby Evers

  Sat, Dec 27 · by Bobby Evers · Best Albums of the Year
  Throughout December, CHIRP Radio presents its volunteers’ top albums of 2025 .

• CHIRP Radio Best of 2025: Tony Breed

  Fri, Dec 26 · by Tony Breed · Best Albums of the Year
  Throughout December, CHIRP Radio presents its volunteers’ top albums of 2025 .

• CHIRP Radio Best of 2025: Joe Held

  Thu, Dec 25 · by Joseph Held · Best Albums of the Year
  Throughout December, CHIRP Radio presents its volunteers’ top albums of 2025 .