If you or someone you know is eligible, contact your area service. Listeners hear radio information service programs on a special radio called a sideband receiver. The receivers are distributed at no cost to qualified recipients. Each service has its own broadcast schedule. Thanks to the generosity of dedicated volunteer readers, the Illinois radio information services offer numerous hours of local programming.
Volunteers read newspapers, magazines and books.
They also produce public affairs programs and listener call-in shows. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, contact your area radio information service. All IRIS members receive financial support from the Illinois State Library. Many get additional revenue from local civic organizations, listeners and volunteers. IRIS Coverage Area by Counties Belleville Bond, Calhoun, Clinton, Greene, Jersey, Macoupin, Madison, Monroe, Pike, Perry, Randolph, St. Clair.