TV channels & antenna towers in Hickory Hills, Illinois

Hickory Hills has 33 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 28 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WTTW, 14 miles to the NE.

Open Hickory Hills in the live finder

33TV transmitters within 70 miles

9networks over the air

14 mito the closest tower

14,122population

Network channels in Hickory Hills

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
FOXWFLDFox	32	14 mi	43° NE	Strong	Chicago, IL
NBCWMAQ-TVNBC	5	14 mi	43° NE	Strong	Chicago, IL
TLMWSNS-TVTelemundo	44	14 mi	43° NE	Strong	Chicago, IL
MeTVWWME-CDMeTV	23.1	14 mi	43° NE	Fair	Chicago, IL
MeTVWCIU-TVMeTV	26.3	14 mi	43° NE	Strong	Chicago, IL
CWWGN-TVCW	9	14 mi	43° NE	Strong	Chicago, IL
CBSWBBM-TVCBS	2	14 mi	43° NE	Good	Chicago, IL
IONWCPX-TVION	38	14 mi	43° NE	Strong	Chicago, IL
ABCWLS-TVABC	7	14 mi	43° NE	Strong	Chicago, IL
UNIWGBO-DTUnivision	66	16 mi	41° NE	Strong	Joliet, IL
IONKPDS-LDION	49.4	16 mi	41° NE	Weak	Chicago, IL

Over-the-air TV in Hickory Hills

Hickory Hills is a city of about 14,100 people in Illinois. There are 33 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 15 full-power, 7 Class A and 11 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 28 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 14 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 28 transmitters are within 25 miles, 5 between 25 and 45 miles, and 0 farther out. Ten of the 11 network stations in range are licensed to Chicago, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Chicago's stations.

The strongest network signals here are ABC on channel 7 (WLS-TV), CBS on channel 2 (WBBM-TV), NBC on channel 5 (WMAQ-TV), Fox on channel 32 (WFLD), CW on channel 9 (WGN-TV), ION on channel 38 (WCPX-TV), Telemundo on channel 44 (WSNS-TV), Univision on channel 66 (WGBO-DT) and MeTV on channel 26.3 (WCIU-TV). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (strong signal) and Univision (strong signal). 6 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 Hickory Hills

Point your antenna NE, at about 43°. The main network towers for Hickory Hills sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Ten network stations, WFLD, WMAQ-TV, WSNS-TV, WWME-CD and WCIU-TV and others, transmit from the same tower site about 14 miles northeast of Hickory Hills (43° NE). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 10 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Hickory Hills at fair strength or better, all arrive from the northeast, so this is an easy place to aim.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Hickory Hills

The farthest main network tower for Hickory Hills is WBBM-TV (CBS), 14 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.

WFLD is only 14 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 Hickory Hills

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
WTTWFull power	14 mi	43° NE	Good	Chicago, IL
WPWR-TVFull power	14 mi	43° NE	Strong	Gary, IN
WEDE-CDClass A	14 mi	43° NE	Fair	Arlington Heights, IL
WMEU-CDClass A	14 mi	43° NE	Fair	Chicago, IL
WJYSFull power	14 mi	43° NE	Good	Hammond, IN
WXFT-DTFull power	14 mi	43° NE	Strong	Aurora, IL
WDCI-LDLow power	15 mi	44° NE	Fair	Chicago, IL
WCHU-LDLow power	15 mi	42° NE	Fair	Oakwood Hills, IL
WWTO-TVFull power	16 mi	41° NE	Fair	Naperville, IL
WOCK-CDClass A	16 mi	41° NE	Fair	Chicago, IL
W31EZ-DLow power	16 mi	41° NE	Fair	Chicago, IL
WESV-LDLow power	16 mi	41° NE	Fair	Chicago, IL
WRJK-LDLow power	16 mi	41° NE	Fair	Arlington Heights, IL
W27EB-DClass A	16 mi	41° NE	Fair	Sugar Grove, IL
WRME-LDLow power	16 mi	41° NE	Fair	Chicago, IL
WPVN-CDClass A	16 mi	41° NE	Fair	Chicago, IL
WLPD-CDClass A	16 mi	41° NE	Fair	Plano, IL
WODN-LDLow power	33 mi	102° ESE	Weak	Portage, IN
WYINFull power	34 mi	140° SE	Good	Gary, IN
WAUR-LDLow power	39 mi	264° W	Poor	Aurora, IL
WSPY-LDLow power	39 mi	264° W	Poor	Earlville, IL
WAAA-LDLow power	44 mi	109° ESE	Poor	Valparaiso, IN

How Hickory Hills compares with the rest of Illinois

With 28 stations at fair strength or better, Hickory Hills ranks 70th of 766 places in Illinois: more than the typical Illinois town (17). Its nearest major network tower is 14 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 Burbank, 2.4 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Hickory Hills: step by step

Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
Point it toward 43° NE, the direction of WBBM-TV (CBS), 14 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 28 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 Hickory Hills, IL?

ABC is on channel 7 from WLS-TV, broadcasting from 14 miles NE of Hickory Hills. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CBS in Hickory Hills, IL?

CBS is on channel 2 from WBBM-TV, broadcasting from 14 miles NE of Hickory Hills. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Hickory Hills, IL?

NBC is on channel 5 from WMAQ-TV, broadcasting from 14 miles NE of Hickory Hills. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Hickory Hills, IL?

Fox is on channel 32 from WFLD, broadcasting from 14 miles NE of Hickory Hills. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CW in Hickory Hills, IL?

CW is on channel 9 from WGN-TV, broadcasting from 14 miles NE of Hickory Hills. Estimated signal: strong.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Hickory Hills?

33 transmitters within 70 miles of Hickory Hills; around 28 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 Hickory Hills?

Point your antenna NE, at about 43°. The main network towers for Hickory Hills sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Hickory Hills?

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.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Hickory Hills?

WFLD is only 14 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.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Hickory Hills?

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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