98.7WFMT-FM is Chicago's only classical and fine arts radio station. WFMT is the radio home of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Lyric Opera of Chicago, and the internationally syndicating WFMT Radio Network. Pulitzer Prize-winning author Studs Terkel also worked at WFMT for more than 40 years.
WFMT is a Chicago-based radio station that streams classical and folk music online. The station features programs such as "Sunday Afternoons with Robbie Ellis," "Fiesta: Guitar Music," and "Collectors' Corner." WFMT also shares stories about notable figures in classical music, new album releases, and upcoming events like the Lyric Opera's 2026-27 season.