You can get 17 free TV channels in Chillicothe, IL
5 channels are rated Strong (indoor-ready) near the center of Chillicothe. Check your exact ZIP code below.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
5 stations arrive with a Strong signal here. Place a quality indoor antenna near a window or wall facing the towers.
🧭 Broadcast Tower Compass — Which Way to Point Your Antenna
Each dot is a local TV tower relative to your center point (● Green = Strong, ● Blue = Moderate, ● Amber = Weak).
Primary Aim Direction: S (180°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing S (180°), or aim your attic/rooftop antenna toward that compass bearing for the strongest signal lock.
After placing or moving your antenna, always run a fresh TV channel rescan.
All Free Over-the-Air TV Channels in Chillicothe, IL
Sorted with Strong signals and major broadcast networks first. Channel is the virtual channel number your TV displays; Band / RF Ch. is the actual radio frequency that determines whether you need a VHF-capable antenna. How we calculate signals.
| Channel | Network | Station | Distance | Point Antenna | Band / RF Ch. | Estimated Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | ABC | WHOI Peoria, IL · Full Power | 19.9 mi | S (187°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 31 | CBS | WMBD-TV Peoria, IL · Full Power | 19.5 mi | S (186°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 25 | NBC | WEEK-TV Peoria, IL · Full Power | 19.9 mi | S (187°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 43 | FOX | WYZZ-TV Bloomington, IL · Full Power | 25.2 mi | SE (138°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 47 | PBS | WTVP Peoria, IL · Full Power | 20.1 mi | S (190°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 59 | MyNetworkTV | WTVK Oswego, IL · Translator | 18.7 mi | S (189°) | UHF RF 18 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 8 | ABC | WQAD-TV Moline, IL · Full Power | 53.2 mi | WNW (301°) | UHF RF 31 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 4 | CBS | WHBF-TV Rock Island, IL · Full Power | 66.8 mi | NW (311°) | Low VHF RF 4 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 18 | FOX | KLJB Davenport, IA · Full Power | 53.2 mi | WNW (301°) | UHF RF 30 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 26 | CW | KGCW Burlington, IA · Full Power | 53.8 mi | WNW (302°) | UHF RF 21 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | WSIO-LD Peoria, IL · Low Power | 15.0 mi | SW (217°) | UHF RF 33 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | W27EQ-D Peoria, IL · Low Power | 20.4 mi | S (176°) | UHF RF 27 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 53 | Local / LPTV | WMWC-TV Galesburg, IL · Full Power | 53.2 mi | WNW (301°) | High VHF RF 8 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 24 | Educational | WQPT-TV Moline, IL · Full Power | 53.2 mi | WNW (301°) | UHF RF 23 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 6 | NBC | KWQC-TV Davenport, IA · Full Power | 66.8 mi | NW (311°) | UHF RF 17 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 17 | NBC | WAND Decatur, IL · Full Power | 75.3 mi | SSE (152°) | UHF RF 20 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 12 | PBS | WILL-TV Urbana, IL · Full Power | 74.8 mi | SE (144°) | High VHF RF 9 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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