WPIR (FM)

WPIR (FM) is a non-commercial educational radio station licensed to Princeton, Illinois, broadcasting at 88.1 MHz. It is owned and operated by Illinois Valley Community College (IVCC). The station primarily features a mixed format of news, public affairs programming, and alternative music. WPIR serves the Illinois Valley area, including communities such as Princeton, LaSalle, Peru, and Ottawa. Its programming often includes local news coverage, interviews with community leaders, and broadcasts of IVCC sporting events. The station's call letters, WPIR, stand for "Princeton Illinois Radio." WPIR is a member of National Public Radio (NPR) and broadcasts some NPR programming. The station operates as a training ground for IVCC students interested in broadcasting and journalism careers.