WGN-TV facts for kids

The WGN 9 logo.

WGN-TV is a television station located in Chicago, Illinois, United States. It's like a main TV channel for the Tribune Media Company. This company also owns a radio station called WGN (720 AM) and a local news channel for cable TV called Chicagoland Television (CLTV).

WGN-TV is known for being an "independent" station. This means it's not part of a big national TV network like ABC or CBS. Instead, it chooses its own shows and news programs.

About WGN-TV

WGN-TV is a very well-known television station in Chicago. It has been broadcasting for many years. The station provides news, sports, and entertainment programs to its viewers.

What is a Television Station?

A television station is a place that creates and sends out TV programs. These programs can be watched by people using a television set. WGN-TV broadcasts its shows over the airwaves.

WGN's Digital Channels

WGN-TV also has other channels you can watch. One of its digital channels shows programs from a classic TV network called Antenna TV. This means you can watch older, popular TV shows on that channel.

Where WGN Broadcasts From

The signals for WGN-TV are sent out from a very tall building. This building is the Willis Tower in Chicago. The Willis Tower is one of the tallest buildings in the world.

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  Former logo, used from 1983 to 1993.

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  Former logo, used from 1993 to 2002.

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  A news van outside the Dirksen Federal Building in 2018.

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  Former logo, used from 2002 to 2017.