Chicago, IL — O’Hare Campus
Media Career Training in Chicago, IL — O’Hare
Welcome to the main campus of the Illinois Media School located in the Northwestern suburbs of Chicago and very near Rosemont, Il. and O’Hare International Airport.
With hands-on training by professional broadcasters who are working in the industry NOW, and flexible day and night classes, we feature an interactive curriculum that showcases all the areas of media. From on-air skill sets to behind-the scenes, from Radio to Television to Web Based Media, our campus is a training center for gaining multiple skills leading to real careers in the media industry. Students participate in weekly radio and tv shows at live stations doing sports, music, or entertainment/news formats.
Illinois Media School Named #1 Media School in America by USA Today!
Illinois Media School has earned the prestigious title of top-rated media trade school in USA TODAY’s “America’s Top Vocational Schools 2025” rankings under Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs.
This recognition underscores the school’s dedication to providing exceptional hands-on education to aspiring media professionals. The rankings, developed in partnership with Statista, evaluated schools based on key factors such as graduation rates, graduates’ salaries, time to pay off net costs, social mobility, and diversity.
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8501 W Higgins Rd Suite 450 Chicago Illinois United States 60631 Google Map Be On Air - O’Hare 8501 W Higgins Rd Suite 450 Chicago Illinois United States 60631
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A Beautiful Location Close to Rosemont, IL. and O’Hare International Airport
The Illinois Media School facility is located in the Northwest Chicago suburbs close to Rosemont, Illinois, and O’Hare International Airport. The O’Hare Campus is accessible to all major highways. The School has one fully-equipped TV Studio and Master Control Room, one Podcast Studio, and 12 Video Editing Stations. The School also has nine fully-equipped Audio Studios and 2 On-Air Internet Radio Stations.
We are centrally located in the suburbs located near Chicago O’Hare International Airport and the Blue Line Train Station, and a short drive into the heart of Chicago.
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For immediate questions, call 630-916-1700.
What facilities are at the O'Hare campus?
The Beonair O’Hare campus has one fully-equipped TV studio and master control room, one podcast studio, 12 video editing stations, nine audio studios, and two on-air internet radio stations.
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What career opportunities can graduates of BeOnAir O'Hare pursue?
Graduates of BeOnAir O’Hare are prepared for careers in broadcasting, production, and digital media. Many start as on-air hosts, camera operators, editors, or content creators, using their hands-on studio experience to stand out in the media industry.
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Where is the O'Hare campus located?
Beonair O’Hare is located in the Northwest Chicago suburbs near Rosemont and O’Hare International Airport, close to the Blue Line.
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How do I tour the O'Hare campus?
Just click Book a Tour on the campus page to explore the studios, classrooms, and production spaces, and meet the team who’ll guide your training.
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How do I apply to Illinois Media School (O'Hare)?
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