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| Frequency | 1490 kHz |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Peoples Pulpit Association |
| History | |
First air date | January 1, 1925 |
Last air date | May 7, 1932 |
Former call signs | WORD (1925–1930) |
Call sign meaning | "Chicago" |
| Technical information | |
| Power | 5,000 watts |
WCHI was a radio station in Chicago, Illinois, United States, that operated from January 1, 1925, until it was deleted in 1932. The station—owned by the Peoples Pulpit Association, a corporation of the Jehovah's Witnesses—was established as WORD in Batavia before moving to Chicago in 1930 and changing its call letters. At the time of its deletion, it was transmitting with 5,000 watts on 1490 kHz. Its license was revoked by the Federal Radio Commission (FRC) over its attacks on the medical profession and in order to allow another station full-time use of the 1490 kHz frequency.