WCHI-HD2 Big 95.5 FM - Chicago, IL 🇺🇸

WCHI-HD2, known as Big 95.5 FM, broadcasts on the 95.5 FM frequency as an HD2 subchannel in Chicago, Illinois. Owned by iHeartMedia, the station delivers a format focused on throwback hip-hop and rhythmic oldies, specifically targeting fans of 1990s and early 2000s music. This includes iconic artists such as TLC, Notorious B.I.G., Aaliyah, Jay-Z, Destiny's Child, Usher, and Missy Elliott. Big 95.5 FM fills a niche in the Chicago radio market by offering a dedicated platform for classic hip-hop and R&B. Because it is an HD Radio subchannel, listeners need an HD Radio receiver to access it over the air, allowing for higher audio quality and multiple digital channels on a single frequency. iHeartMedia strategically uses HD Radio subchannels to experiment with different formats and reach specific demographics. Listeners can tune into Big 95.5 FM through an HD Radio receiver by selecting the HD2 subchannel on 95.5 FM. Alternatively, the station is readily accessible via online streaming through the iHeartRadio app and website, providing access beyond the immediate broadcast range.