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In January 2024, CBS News and Stations announced that WBBM-TV would transition to the ATSC 3.0 standard, or known as "NextGenTV", as a lighthouse station for the Chicago area, starting February 5, 2024. WGN-TV, on UHF channel 19, would carry an ATSC 1.0 simulcast.
How do I contact CBS News Chicago? ›
CBS Chicago: The latest news, weather & sports for all of Chicagoland. Email tips to cbschicagotips@cbs.com or call 312.899. 2200.
Who is the investigative reporter on CBS Chicago? ›
Dave Savini - Investigative Reporter - CBS2 Chicago | LinkedIn.
Who is the chief meteorologist on CBS Chicago? ›
Albert Ramon - Chief Meteorologist - WBBM | CBS Chicago | LinkedIn.
What happened to WGN Chicago? ›
Nexstar Media Group acquired WGN America as part of its 2019 purchase of most of Tribune's assets, becoming the company's only wholly owned, national cable-originated network.
Who took over CBS? ›
CBS
| 1886 | Westinghouse Electric Corporation is founded |
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| 1994 | Viacom acquires Paramount Communications |
| 1995 | Westinghouse buys CBS |
| 1997 | Westinghouse renamed to CBS Corporation |
| 2000 | Viacom buys CBS Corporation |
23 more rowsa story? Send us a tip: investigates@cbsnews.com.
How do I contact the investigative reporters in Chicago? ›
The I-Team news hotline is: (312)750-7TIP.
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How do I send a message to CBS News? ›
CBS News always welcomes viewer feedback from stories and segments we air, as well as suggestions regarding stories you'd like to see. If you have feedback or need technical support for an issue you are experiencing, please email support.cbsnews@cbsinteractive.com.
Who is the best investigative reporter in Chicago? ›
Chuck Goudie's reputation for being one of Chicago's toughest investigative reporters spans more than four decades. He has been the chief investigative reporter for ABC 7 Eyewitness News since 1990, regularly breaking important news stories.
victims, after Edwards' series showed a deeply disturbing pattern of unfettered public access to such information. Associated Press named him Reporter of the Year. Disabled (2020-present), and serves as CBS2 Chicago's SAG-AFTRA Steward. A 2001 graduate of Michigan State University, he resides in Chicago.
Who is the news director at CBS2 Chicago? ›
Jeff Harris - Vice President and News Director - WBBM | CBS Chicago | LinkedIn.
Who is the female meteorologist in Chicago? ›
Tracy Butler is currently the longest running female meteorologist in Chicago.
Who is chief meteorologist at NBC Chicago? ›
NBC 5 Storm Team Chief Meteorologist Brant Miller breaks down what you can expect Monday night and beyond.
Who is the chief meteorologist at Fox Chicago? ›
Emily Wahls is the chief meteorologist at FOX 32 News.
Why can't I get CBS on my antenna? ›
If hills, trees, buildings, or other geographic features are in between the broadcast towers and the antenna, the signals might not be able to reach your antenna. Elevating the antenna, either by placing it in a higher location or using a taller mast, will increase the signal reception.
What happened to CBS radio? ›
Audacy, inheriting the network through its acquisition of CBS Radio, was bound by an agreement necessitating a brand change by the end of 2020. This led to the removal of the CBS Eye logo from the network's branding and marketing efforts in 2019.
How do I get CBS on antenna in Chicago? ›
Chicago viewers can now access five channels over-the-air for free with NEXTGEN TV, including:
- CBS' WBBM-TV (CBS, channel 2);
- FOX's WFLD-TV (FOX, channel 32);
- NBC's WMAQ-TV (NBC, channel 5);
- WGN (WGN, channel 9); and.
- Univision's WGBO-TV (Univision, channel 66).
If your antenna isn't picking up local channels, try moving the external antenna (if you have one). If you don't have an external antenna, try moving your internal antenna to get over or around things that are blocking the signal.
