Announcing WQNA 95.7 FM / community radio returning
Launching on air — Early March 2026
Community Radio is Returning to Springfield
The Voice of the Community
Launching on air — Early March 2025
About WQNA
WQNA 95.7 FM was a locally-staffed, all-volunteer, nonprofit community radio station founded in 2004. After years off the air, we are bringing back community radio to Springfield.
The station is owned and operated by Springfield Community Broadcasters, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to creating a diverse, inclusive media platform that reflects the voices of Central Illinois.
As a low-power FM station, WQNA serves the greater Springfield area with
locally-produced programming that you won’t find anywhere else on the dial.
Building Community Radio Again
We’re currently renovating space at 460 E Washington, Springfield, IL.
Our Mailing Address is:
1 West Old State Capitol Plaza Suite 102
Springfield, Illinois 62701
As we build our studio and install our broadcast tower atop the Myers Building, we’re getting closer every day to returning WQNA to the airwaves.
Downtown Location
460 E Washington
Springfield, IL, 62701
New Studios
Purpose-built
broadcast facilities
95.7 FM
Low-power
community radio
Our Mission
WQNA is committed to being a true community radio station — locally staffed,
community-focused, and featuring an eclectic mix of programming that
represents the diverse voices of Springfield.
Our music programming spans blues, jazz, Americana, folk, classical, world
music, and more — genres underrepresented on commercial radio. Combined
with local talk shows and community affairs programming, WQNA will be a
genuine alternative on the Springfield dial.
Locally Staffed
All-volunteer team
from the community
Community Focused
Programming that
serves Springfield
Eclectic Music
Blues, jazz, folk,
and more
Support WQNA
Help us bring community radio back to Springfield. Your donation
supports studio construction, equipment, and getting WQNA on the air.
We use Zeffy for donations — a platform dedicated to helping
nonprofits with low fees and proper record-keeping for tax purposes.