You can get 16 free TV channels in Kankakee, IL
0 channels are rated Strong (indoor-ready) near the center of Kankakee. Check your exact ZIP code below.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 6 Strong/Moderate channels. An attic or 2nd-floor window antenna will lock in way more channels than a basic flat panel.
🧭 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: NNE (19°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing NNE (19°), 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 Kankakee, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | ABC | WLS-TV Chicago, IL · Full Power | 55.0 mi | NNE (12°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 2 | CBS | WBBM-TV Chicago, IL · Full Power | 55.0 mi | NNE (12°) | High VHF RF 12 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 32 | FOX | WFLD Chicago, IL · Full Power | 55.0 mi | NNE (12°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 56 | PBS | WYIN Gary, IN · Full Power | 29.6 mi | NE (54°) | UHF RF 17 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 50 | MyNetworkTV | WPWR-TV Gary, IN · Full Power | 55.0 mi | NNE (12°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 60 | UniMás | WXFT-DT Aurora, IL · Full Power | 55.0 mi | NNE (12°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 5 | NBC | WMAQ-TV Chicago, IL · Full Power | 55.0 mi | NNE (12°) | UHF RF 33 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 11 | PBS | WTTW Chicago, IL · Full Power | 55.0 mi | NNE (12°) | UHF RF 25 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 59 | MyNetworkTV | WTVK Oswego, IL · Full Power | 57.1 mi | WNW (283°) | High VHF RF 10 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 38 | ION | WCPX-TV Chicago, IL · Full Power | 55.0 mi | NNE (12°) | UHF RF 34 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 66 | Univision | WGBO-DT Joliet, IL · Full Power | 56.5 mi | NNE (13°) | UHF RF 35 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 44 | Telemundo | WSNS-TV Chicago, IL · Full Power | 55.0 mi | NNE (12°) | UHF RF 29 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 9 | Independent | WGN-TV Chicago, IL · Full Power | 55.0 mi | NNE (12°) | UHF RF 19 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 26 | Independent | WCIU-TV Chicago, IL · Full Power | 55.0 mi | NNE (12°) | UHF RF 23 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 62 | Independent | WJYS Hammond, IN · Full Power | 55.0 mi | NNE (12°) | UHF RF 21 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 15 | NBC | WICD Champaign, IL · Full Power | 71.4 mi | S (182°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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