Calling All Local Bands and Musicians
Countless musicians and bands from the Chicagoland area have made an impact in the world of music, but none of them started off as famous. Everyone starts somewhere, and we’re here to help. WONC has a long-standing tradition of featuring music from the Chicagoland area, and we want you to ...
NCC Students: Join WONC Today
If you’re a student at North Central College, you NEED to join WONC! Whether you’re interesting in a career in radio broadcasting or you just want to have some fun, there’s something for everyone here. Our staff is comprised of students with all kinds of majors, not just Journalism and ...
Ham Radio: People, Electronics, and Communication
by Om Sharma I was looking for something that intersects people, electronics, and communication together. I came to WONC in the search of Ham radio, also known as Amateur Radio, a popular hobby. People use Ham radio to talk around the world, and even to space. Not requiring internet ...
Get Ready for Cross Examination, a New WONC Podcast
WONC is home to many high-quality podcasts with new ones being created often thanks to the efforts of the North Central College students who choose to take part at WONC. That’s why frequent listeners of the station will be happy to know that a fresh new show is in the ...
Fallout and the State of Video Game to Screen Adaptations
by Cassie Schneider With over 1 million screens in the past month, Amazon Prime Video’s Fallout has been met with great acclaim. The first season (with an already confirmed second season) provided awesome sound effects, great acting, multiple callbacks to the game franchise, and above all, a great group of ...
Lollapalooza Through the Years
by Mia Sciabica Summer in Chicago will have you going to nonstop events. From live shows and festivals to the beautiful Lake Michigan, there’s something for everyone to enjoy in the windy city. Arguably, though, the biggest event of the summer is Lollapalooza, and it has been since 1991. ...
A Reflection: How Radio During College Prepares You for the Real World
by Tyler Donovan College is more than just attending classes and earning a degree. It’s about taking every possible opportunity, trying and learning new things, preparing for life post-school, and of course having fun along the way. For me, being part of WONC has truly been a life-changing experience. It’s ...
Featured Local Artist: Space Age Zeros
Our Featured Local Artist for May is Space Age Zeros, a Chicago area power pop/pop punk hybrid that formed in the spring of 2022. Made up on five scene veterans who all have history together in sharing the stage with each other’s bands, the band’s initial mission was to blend ...
Riot Fest Headliner Predictions
by Jesse Hudgins Festival season is upon us! Coachella just went down, Lollapalooza, Summerfest, and Sonic Temple have had lineup announcements, and Riot Fest typically announces their lineup in May with the single day lineups revealed in mid-June. Still, it’s never too early though to start the predictions for the ...
A Wish List for EA College Football 25
by Sam Fretto After an 11 year wait, we’re finally getting another college football video game from EA. With the last installment being NCAA Football 14, released July 9th, 2013, fans of sports video games have grown a love for the game and have been hoping for a revival of ...