WPNA 1490 AM is an American broadcaster licensed for the public of Chicago metropolitan area on the AM frequency of 1490 kHz. The channel came into existence on 7th of October 1950. By that time, it was called WOPA. It held the credit of being one of the oldest Polish broadcasters in the market of Chicago. The channel is described in the market by the slogan of “Station Chicago.” Polish National Alliance is the current owner of the channel also depicts in its call sign WPNA means “Polish National Alliance.”
WPNA 1490 AM also has a sister broadcaster WPNA-FM, and both operate from Illinois. The team of experienced journalists has combined their efforts to establish the broadcaster and make it a quality service provider in the market. Not only domestic listeners but people from overseas communities also enjoy the shows of the station. The channel primarily focuses on Polish programming as well as broadcasting in other languages. Its programs are mostly from polish news, talk shows, sports coverage, polka music, and social programming mostly related to religion.
The station has a long-time reputation about religious and ethnic programming. The station also offers various Polka Shows which are sponsored by International Polka Association. The power requires by the broadcaster to reach global listeners and day and night operations is 1,000 watts. Its quality services rank it in C class operators of the market. The channel can also be browsed
Shows of WPNA 1490
Music at Night
Audition for sale
Mass Transmission from the church of Saint Ferdinand
Polka Show
Amepol Radio
International Polka Association
Radio For Mountain Note
Union Podhalan in America
With The Gospel of Life
The official website can be reached at radiowpna.com
