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Join us as we celebrate 25 years of News From the Service Entrance, one of Chicago's longest-running independent radio programs, with a special live anniversary broadcast in front of a studio audience. For a quarter century, News From the Service Entrance has brought together music, culture, politics, and the voices of people working to build a more just and creative city. This milestone celebration will feature an extraordinary lineup of special guests, from global musical pioneers and hip-hop legends to journalists, artists, organizers, and civic leaders helping shape Chicago today. Throughout the evening, expect lively roundtable conversations, exclusive live musical performances, and highlights from our 25-year archive, including reflections and testimonials from some of the remarkable guests who have joined the program over the years. The live broadcast will air from 6:00–8:00 PM on WLPN-LP 105.5 FM and stream worldwide at lumpenradio.com. Following the broadcast, guests are invited to stay for a reception and celebration until 9:00 PM. Thursday, July 16, 2026 • 6:00–9:00 PM * Live Broadcast: 6:00–8:00 PM * Reception: 8:00–9:00 PM * Studio A at Co-Prosperity (3219 S. Morgan St.) * Free and open to the public. Please RSVP to reserve your place. SPECIAL GUESTS: - Khelsey Zarraga and Kori Coleman from D-Composed, a Chicago-based Black chamber music collective that celebrates Black culture and creativity through the music of Black composers. - Meagan McNeal is a powerhouse singer-songwriter and recording artist from Chicago. Steeped in the genres of soul, jazz and R&B, she is known for her diverse range and soulful voice.