Partnering with Purpose: The Community Alliance Program
Each year, the stations of Northern Public Radio dedicate thousands of minutes of airtime to uplifting the work of community organizations across northern Illinois. Through public service announcements (PSAs), online event listings, and collaborative sponsorships, we help connect our engaged listeners to the causes, events, and activities that shape our region.
This is more than promotion - it’s partnership.
We believe in amplifying voices that enrich our communities and in creating meaningful connections between our audience and the organizations doing vital work.
Our mission is clear:
To enrich, inspire, and inform adults in northern Illinois through programs and services that share ideas, encourage thought, give pleasure, and create community.
If your organization is hosting an event, launching a campaign, or simply wants to reach a wider audience, we invite you to explore how the Community Alliance Program can support your goals.
Northern Public Radio offers the following:
- PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS: WNIJ (89.5 FM – NPR News) and WNIU (90.5/105.7 FM – Classical Music) broadcast no-charge public service announcements in limited rotation at unspecific, non-guaranteed times. Materials may be submitted anytime by emailing gstephens@niu.edu
- Submit Your Community Calendar Item: All submissions will be reviewed and approved by an editor at Northern Public Radio before appearing on the site.
And for further partnership opportunities, click the button below.
Please note: we require at least 2 weeks to review and approve Alliance opportunities.
