TV Channels in Chicago, IL
ZIP Code: 60616 • Coordinates: 41.8449°N, 87.6240°W
Channels available
10 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-33 dBm · WDCI-LD
Recommended antenna
Directional 356° N
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 1 dB
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10 of 10 networks reach this ZIP Major Network Coverage
Signal values are sampled near the ZIP centroid. Reception at your specific address can vary, especially in hilly areas — check the coverage map for your block.
ABC
WLS-TV
Ch. 07-1 · 720p
-47 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
Charge! Ch. 07-3
ION Mystery Ch. 60-2
Localish Ch. 07-2
Quest Ch. 60-3
UniMás Ch. 60-1
NBC
WMAQ-TV
Ch. 05-1 · 1080i
-54 dBm
+ 6 more
Also on this station:
Telemundo Ch. 44-1
365BLK Ch. 02-4
COZI TV Ch. 05-2
NBC True CRMZ Ch. 05-3
Oxygen Ch. 05-4
TeleXitos Ch. 44-2
CBS
WBBM-TV
Ch. 02-1 · 1080i
-50 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
Antenna TV Ch. 09-2
CW Ch. 09-1
Grit Ch. 09-3
Rewind TV Ch. 09-4
The Nest Ch. 09-5
FOX
WFLD
Ch. 32-1 · 720p
-49 dBm
+ 6 more
Also on this station:
MyN Ch. 50-1
BUZZR Ch. 32-3
Dabl Ch. 02-3
FOX Weather Ch. 32-5
Movies! Ch. 32-2
ROAR Ch. 32-4
PBS
WTTW
Ch. 11-1 · 720p
-55 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Create Ch. 11-3
PBS Encore Ch. 11-2
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 11-4
CW
WGN-TV
Ch. 02-1 · 1080i
-50 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 02-1
Antenna TV Ch. 09-2
Grit Ch. 09-3
Rewind TV Ch. 09-4
The Nest Ch. 09-5
MyN
WFLD
Ch. 32-1 · 720p
-49 dBm
+ 6 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 32-1
BUZZR Ch. 32-3
Dabl Ch. 02-3
FOX Weather Ch. 32-5
Movies! Ch. 32-2
ROAR Ch. 32-4
ION
WCPX-TV
Ch. 38-3 · 480i (w)
-52 dBm
+ 7 more
Also on this station:
Court TV Ch. 38-3
Laff Ch. 38-4
Bounce TV Ch. 38-2
Busted Ch. 38-6
Game Show Central Ch. 38-7
HSN Ch. 38-8
ION Plus Ch. 38-5
Telemundo
WSNS-TV
Ch. 05-1 · 1080i
-54 dBm
+ 6 more
Also on this station:
NBC Ch. 05-1
365BLK Ch. 02-4
COZI TV Ch. 05-2
NBC True CRMZ Ch. 05-3
Oxygen Ch. 05-4
TeleXitos Ch. 44-2
Univision
WGBO-DT
Ch. 66-5 · 480i (w)
-56 dBm
+ 6 more
Also on this station:
Grit Ch. 66-5
Comet TV Ch. 02-5
GET Ch. 66-3
MovieSphere Gold Ch. 66-2
Start TV Ch. 02-2
True Crime Network Ch. 66-4
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Signal strength · dBm >-30 Excellent → Poor <-70
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Stations ranked by received power at the ZIP centroid
· map shows full variation Top 5 Strongest Signals
| Rank | Station | Channel | Networks | Signal | Quality | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | WDCI-LD CHICAGO, IL | 57-1 1080i | DaystarDaystar EspañolDaystar Reflections | -33 dBm | Excellent | 1° N |
| #2 | WCHU-LD OAKWOOD HILLS, IL | 03-04 480i (w) | ACE TVAWE PlusBark TV +11 | -34 dBm | Excellent | 357° N |
| #3 | WLS-TV CHICAGO, IL | 07-1 720p | ABCCharge!ION Mystery +3 | -47 dBm | Excellent | 346° NNW |
| #4 | WXFT-DT | 22 | Other | -47 dBm | Excellent | 346° NNW |
| #5 | WFLD CHICAGO, IL | 32-1 720p | FOXMyNBUZZR +4 | -49 dBm | Excellent | 345° NNW |
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How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers Reception Analysis
Reliability Score
7 / 10
Signal varies 11 dB across the sample area — significant address-level variation expected. Check the map.
Antenna Recommendation
Directional Antenna
Towers clustered within 11°
Signal Competition
Contested
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About TV Reception in Chicago
Chicago, Illinois (60616) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WDCI-LD at -33 dBm, rated as "Excellent" quality.
For best reception, we recommend using an outdoor antenna mounted as high as possible. Indoor antennas may work for "Excellent" and "Good" rated signals.
Signal Quality Guide
- Excellent −50 dBm and stronger Indoor antenna should work
- Good −65 to −50 dBm Indoor antenna in good conditions
- Fair −75 to −65 dBm Outdoor antenna recommended
- Poor −85 to −75 dBm High-gain outdoor antenna required
- No Signal below −85 dBm Below ATSC threshold — reception unlikely