NPR Illinois provides an information service for people who are print disabled (blind, visually impaired, learning disabled and physically disabled). The service provides a wide variety of programming. Local, area and national newspapers, magazines and books are available to the listeners.
The Radio Information Service is broadcast on a subcarrier channel on NPR Illinois 91.9 FM Springfield, Illinois and WIPA 89.3 FM Pittsfield, Illinois that can be heard on a special radio called a sideband receiver. The receivers are provided at no cost to listeners in central and west-central Illinois.
Eligible individuals living in central and west central Illinois may apply for the Radio Information Service. If you would like to apply for a sideband receiver, please submit the Receiver Request Form.
The information service depends on volunteers to read the various programs. Volunteers are always needed to continue this valuable community service.
