Student-run radio station at William Rainey Harper College in Palatine, IL, offering diverse programming 24/7.
Location
Parkersburg, WV, US
WHCM (88.3 FM) is a student-run campus radio station at William Rainey Harper College in Palatine, Illinois. Founded as part of the college's Division of Liberal Arts and Department of Communication Arts, WHCM's core mission is to provide diverse, commercial-free programming that includes freeform music, news, talk, and public affairs content 24/7. The station aims to serve both the college community and the broader northern Chicagoland area, while also streaming live worldwide.
Notable affiliated individuals include students and faculty from the Department of Communication Arts who contribute to the station's operations and programming. WHCM has achieved recognition for its unique and varied content, which offers an alternative to mainstream radio. The station's impact is evident in its ability to provide a platform for student expression and hands-on learning experiences in broadcasting, thereby enriching the educational environment at William Rainey Harper College.