The distribution of channels for the WIDE-FM Interim Table of Allotments was based on a fair distribution process where each incorporated city and town had a opportunity for an allotment.
For the Chicagoland area, most of the WIDE-FM allotments are in the suburbs.
Full service NCE FM stations will use channels in Band 6. WRME-LD (Me-TV FM) would be displaced and converted into a commercial allotment on 87.7.
There are also many LPFM opportunities on Band 6. LPFM opportunities also existing on Band 5 with the potential need to protect WVGK Channel 5 in Kalamazoo, MI.
Allotments with the potential of reaching the City of Chicago include
| 83.5 | C2 | Chicago, IL |
| 84.7 | C2 | Gary, IN |
| 85.5 | C2 | Naperville, IL |
Suburban area allotments within 40 miles of Chicago
| 83.1 | A | Valparaiso, IN |
| 84.3 | C2 | Aurora, IL |
| 85.9 | C3 | Waukegan, IL |
| 86.3 | C2 | Joliet, IL |
| 86.7 | C3 | Elgin, IL |
Potential LPFM locations in Band 6
| 82.5 | Arlington Heights 60004 Irving Park 60618 Glen Ellyn 60137 Oak Lawn 60453 Sauk Village 60411 Gary, IN 46402 |
| 82.7 | Bellwood 60104 South Chicago 60617 Frankfort 60403 Wilmette 60091 Alsip 60658 |
| 82.9 | Logan Square 60647 Palatine 60067 Romeoville 60441 Wheaton 60187 |
| 83.1 | Bedford Park 60638 |
| 83.9 | Chinatown 60616 |
| 85.1 | Villa Park 60181 |
| 87.1 | Rogers Park 60626 Hanover Park 60103 Highwood 60040 Mokena 60448 Oak Brook 60521 |
| 87.3 | Lawndale 60623 |
There are also many opportunities for LPFM in Band 5 (76.5~81.9). Most will require a study showing lack of interference to Channel 5 TV stations.
