You can get 30 free channels in ZIP 60642 (Chicago, IL)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 60642 · 28 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
28 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: SE (131°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SE (131°), 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.
Channel Lineup & Tower Directions for ZIP 60642
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 | 2.0 mi | SE (144°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 2 | CBS | WBBM-TV Chicago, IL · Full Power | 2.0 mi | SE (144°) | High VHF RF 12 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 5 | NBC | WMAQ-TV Chicago, IL · Full Power | 2.0 mi | SE (144°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 32 | FOX | WFLD Chicago, IL · Full Power | 2.0 mi | SE (144°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 11 | PBS | WTTW Chicago, IL · Full Power | 2.0 mi | SE (144°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 59 | MyNetworkTV | WTVK Oswego, IL · Full Power | 1.8 mi | E (97°) | High VHF RF 10 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 50 | MyNetworkTV | WPWR-TV Gary, IN · Full Power | 2.0 mi | SE (144°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 38 | ION | WCPX-TV Chicago, IL · Full Power | 2.0 mi | SE (144°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 66 | Univision | WGBO-DT Joliet, IL · Full Power | 1.8 mi | E (97°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 44 | Telemundo | WSNS-TV Chicago, IL · Full Power | 2.0 mi | SE (144°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 9 | Independent | WGN-TV Chicago, IL · Full Power | 2.0 mi | SE (144°) | UHF RF 19 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 26 | Independent | WCIU-TV Chicago, IL · Full Power | 2.0 mi | SE (144°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 62 | Independent | WJYS Hammond, IN · Full Power | 2.0 mi | SE (144°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | WOCK-CD Chicago, IL · Class A | 1.8 mi | E (97°) | Low VHF RF 4 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | WRME-LD Chicago, IL · Low Power | 1.8 mi | E (97°) | Low VHF RF 6 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 24 | Local / LPTV | WPVN-CD Chicago, IL · Class A | 1.8 mi | E (97°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | W27EB-D Sugar Grove, IL · Class A | 1.8 mi | E (97°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | W31EZ-D Chicago, IL · Low Power | 1.8 mi | E (97°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | WESV-LD Chicago, IL · Low Power | 1.8 mi | E (97°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 35 | TBN | WWTO-TV Naperville, IL · Full Power | 1.8 mi | E (97°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | WLPD-CD Plano, IL · Class A | 1.8 mi | E (97°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | WRJK-LD Arlington Heights, IL · Low Power | 1.8 mi | E (97°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 3 | Local / LPTV | WCHU-LD Oakwood Hills, IL · Low Power | 1.9 mi | ESE (119°) | High VHF RF 7 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | WMEU-CD Chicago, IL · Class A | 2.0 mi | SE (144°) | UHF RF 18 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | WWME-CD Chicago, IL · Class A | 2.0 mi | SE (144°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | WEDE-CD Arlington Heights, IL · Class A | 2.0 mi | SE (144°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 60 | UniMás | WXFT-DT Aurora, IL · Full Power | 2.0 mi | SE (144°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | WDCI-LD Chicago, IL · Low Power | 2.2 mi | ESE (122°) | UHF RF 30 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 56 | PBS | WYIN Gary, IN · Full Power | 40.4 mi | SSE (161°) | UHF RF 17 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KPDS-LD Chicago, IL · Low Power | 1.8 mi | E (97°) | High VHF RF 9 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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