TV channels & antenna towers in Eureka, Illinois

Eureka has 23 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 12 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WYZZ-TV (Fox), 7.2 miles to the SE.

Open Eureka in the live finder

23TV transmitters within 70 miles

7networks over the air

7.2 mito the closest tower

5,377population

Network channels in Eureka

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
FOXWYZZ-TVFox	43	7.2 mi	137° SE	Strong	Bloomington, IL
CBSWMBD-TVCBS	31	15 mi	247° WSW	Strong	Peoria, IL
MeTVWHOIMeTV	19.6	16 mi	246° WSW	Strong	Peoria, IL
CWWEEK-TVCW	25.3	16 mi	246° WSW	Strong	Peoria, IL
IONWCQA-LDION	16.4	52 mi	174° S	Poor	Springfield, IL
NBCWANDNBC	17	58 mi	156° SSE	Good	Decatur, IL
CWWBUICW	23	58 mi	157° SSE	Good	Decatur, IL
CBSWCIACBS	3	61 mi	134° SE	Fair	Champaign, IL
ABCWICSABC	20	64 mi	189° S	Fair	Springfield, IL
FOXWRSP-TVFox	55	64 mi	189° S	Fair	Springfield, IL

Over-the-air TV in Eureka

Eureka, Illinois has a population of about 5,380. There are 23 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 12 full-power, 1 Class A and 10 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 12 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 8 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 7 transmitters are within 25 miles, 0 between 25 and 45 miles, and 16 farther out. Three of the 10 network stations in range are licensed to Peoria, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Peoria's stations.

For the networks, the best local options are ABC on channel 20 (WICS), CBS on channel 31 (WMBD-TV), NBC on channel 17 (WAND), Fox on channel 43 (WYZZ-TV), CW on channel 25.3 (WEEK-TV), ION on channel 16.4 (WCQA-LD) and MeTV on channel 19.6 (WHOI). 3 full-power stations in range have no network listed in our data; these are typically public television, religious, shopping or independent stations.

Which way to point your antenna in Eureka

The main network towers around Eureka are in different directions: CBS 247° WSW (15 mi) and Fox 137° SE (7.2 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

Three network stations, WMBD-TV, WHOI and WEEK-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 15 miles southwest of Eureka (247° WSW). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 9 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Eureka at fair strength or better, 44% arrive from the southeast; the rest are spread across two other directions.

All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Eureka, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Eureka

The farthest main network tower for Eureka is WMBD-TV (CBS), 15 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here.

WICS (ABC), 64 miles south and WAND (NBC), 58 miles southeast, are the exception: the nearest listed affiliates of those networks are far enough away to need an outdoor antenna. Some local stations in our data carry no network tag, so check the other stations table below before buying a bigger antenna just for those.

WYZZ-TV is only 7.2 miles away with a strong signal. Signals that strong can overload an amplifier, so start without one and add it only if distant channels are missing. Read when an amplifier helps.

Other stations near Eureka

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
W27EQ-DLow power	13 mi	237° WSW	Good	Peoria, IL
WTVPFull power	17 mi	248° WSW	Good	Peoria, IL
WSIO-LDLow power	21 mi	274° W	Fair	Peoria, IL
WILL-TVFull power	57 mi	146° SE	Weak	Urbana, IL
WLCF-LDLow power	57 mi	158° SSE	Poor	Decatur, IL
W07DD-DLow power	64 mi	127° SE	Poor	Champaign, IL
W31EH-DLow power	65 mi	197° SSW	Poor	Springfield, IL
W27ES-DLow power	65 mi	197° SSW	Poor	Springfield, IL
WCIXFull power	66 mi	191° SSW	Poor	Springfield, IL
WEAE-LDLow power	67 mi	195° SSW	Poor	Springfield, IL
W23EW-DLow power	69 mi	192° SSW	Poor	Springfield, IL
WBXC-CDClass A	69 mi	128° SE	Poor	Champaign/Urbana, IL
W27EL-DLow power	69 mi	127° SE	Poor	Champaign, IL

How Eureka compares with the rest of Illinois

With 12 stations at fair strength or better, Eureka ranks 534th of 766 places in Illinois: fewer than the typical Illinois town (17). Its nearest major network tower is 7.2 miles away, against a state median of 24 miles.

28% of Illinois's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an indoor antenna. The nearest larger city is North Peoria, 16 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Eureka: step by step

Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
Point it toward 247° WSW, the direction of WMBD-TV (CBS), 15 miles away. Closer stations usually come in even off-axis.
Run a full channel scan on your TV (usually Settings → Channels → Auto program; the name varies by brand).
Expect around 12 stations, each with a few subchannels. If one you want is missing, turn the antenna 5–10° toward it and scan again.
Rescan every few months, or whenever a channel disappears; stations occasionally change frequency.

Frequently asked questions

What channel is ABC in Eureka, IL?

ABC is on channel 20 from WICS, broadcasting from 64 miles S of Eureka. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CBS in Eureka, IL?

CBS is on channel 31 from WMBD-TV, broadcasting from 15 miles WSW of Eureka. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in Eureka, IL?

NBC is on channel 17 from WAND, broadcasting from 58 miles SSE of Eureka. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Eureka, IL?

Fox is on channel 43 from WYZZ-TV, broadcasting from 7.2 miles SE of Eureka. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CW in Eureka, IL?

CW is on channel 25.3 from WEEK-TV, broadcasting from 16 miles WSW of Eureka. Estimated signal: strong.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Eureka?

23 transmitters within 70 miles of Eureka; around 12 of them are likely to be receivable with indoor antenna. Each station usually carries several subchannels, so the total channel count after a scan is higher.

Which direction should I point my TV antenna in Eureka?

The main network towers around Eureka are in different directions: CBS 247° WSW (15 mi) and Fox 137° SE (7.2 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

What kind of antenna do I need in Eureka?

Indoor antenna (up to ~25 miles). The main towers are close. A flat indoor antenna near a window facing the towers should pull in the major networks. Picking up ABC and NBC from up to 64 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Eureka?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Eureka?

Yes. The free RCA Signal Finder app for iPhone and Android uses your phone's GPS and compass to show which way each tower is from where you stand.

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