TV channels & antenna towers in Homer Glen, Illinois
Homer Glen has 33 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 24 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WTTW, 25 miles to the NE.
Network channels in Homer Glen
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOXWFLDFox | 32 | 25 mi | 39° NE | Strong | Chicago, IL |
| NBCWMAQ-TVNBC | 5 | 25 mi | 39° NE | Good | Chicago, IL |
| TLMWSNS-TVTelemundo | 44 | 25 mi | 39° NE | Good | Chicago, IL |
| MeTVWWME-CDMeTV | 23.1 | 25 mi | 39° NE | Fair | Chicago, IL |
| MeTVWCIU-TVMeTV | 26.3 | 25 mi | 39° NE | Strong | Chicago, IL |
| CWWGN-TVCW | 9 | 25 mi | 39° NE | Good | Chicago, IL |
| CBSWBBM-TVCBS | 2 | 25 mi | 39° NE | Fair | Chicago, IL |
| IONWCPX-TVION | 38 | 25 mi | 39° NE | Good | Chicago, IL |
| ABCWLS-TVABC | 7 | 25 mi | 39° NE | Strong | Chicago, IL |
| UNIWGBO-DTUnivision | 66 | 26 mi | 38° NE | Good | Joliet, IL |
| IONKPDS-LDION | 49.4 | 26 mi | 38° NE | Weak | Chicago, IL |
Over-the-air TV in Homer Glen
Homer Glen, Illinois has a population of about 24,400. Our map shows 33 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 15 full-power, 7 Class A and 11 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 24 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 13 at good or strong strength.
15 of them are within 25 miles of Homer Glen, 17 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 1 is more than 45 miles 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 best-placed network stations 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 (good signal) and Univision (good 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 Homer Glen
Point your antenna NE, at about 39°. The main network towers for Homer Glen 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 25 miles northeast of Homer Glen (39° NE). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.
Of the 10 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Homer Glen 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 Homer Glen, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Homer Glen
The farthest main network tower for Homer Glen is WBBM-TV (CBS), 25 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.
An amplifier only helps here if you run a long cable (over about 50 feet) or split the antenna to several TVs. Otherwise better placement does more. See the amplifier guide.
Other stations near Homer Glen
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 | 25 mi | 39° NE | Good | Chicago, IL |
| WPWR-TVFull power | 25 mi | 39° NE | Strong | Gary, IN |
| WEDE-CDClass A | 25 mi | 39° NE | Weak | Arlington Heights, IL |
| WMEU-CDClass A | 25 mi | 39° NE | Fair | Chicago, IL |
| WJYSFull power | 25 mi | 39° NE | Good | Hammond, IN |
| WXFT-DTFull power | 25 mi | 39° NE | Strong | Aurora, IL |
| WDCI-LDLow power | 26 mi | 40° NE | Fair | Chicago, IL |
| WCHU-LDLow power | 26 mi | 39° NE | Weak | Oakwood Hills, IL |
| WWTO-TVFull power | 26 mi | 38° NE | Fair | Naperville, IL |
| WOCK-CDClass A | 26 mi | 38° NE | Weak | Chicago, IL |
| W31EZ-DLow power | 26 mi | 38° NE | Fair | Chicago, IL |
| WESV-LDLow power | 26 mi | 38° NE | Fair | Chicago, IL |
| WRJK-LDLow power | 26 mi | 38° NE | Fair | Arlington Heights, IL |
| W27EB-DClass A | 26 mi | 38° NE | Fair | Sugar Grove, IL |
| WRME-LDLow power | 26 mi | 38° NE | Weak | Chicago, IL |
| WPVN-CDClass A | 26 mi | 38° NE | Fair | Chicago, IL |
| WLPD-CDClass A | 26 mi | 38° NE | Fair | Plano, IL |
| WYINFull power | 33 mi | 122° ESE | Good | Gary, IN |
| WAUR-LDLow power | 33 mi | 278° W | Weak | Aurora, IL |
| WSPY-LDLow power | 33 mi | 278° W | Weak | Earlville, IL |
| WODN-LDLow power | 39 mi | 87° E | Poor | Portage, IN |
| WAAA-LDLow power | 48 mi | 96° E | Poor | Valparaiso, IN |
How Homer Glen compares with the rest of Illinois
With 24 stations at fair strength or better, Homer Glen ranks 215th of 766 places in Illinois: more than the typical Illinois town (17). Its nearest major network tower is 25 miles away, against a state median of 24 miles.
54% of Illinois's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an amplified indoor or attic antenna. The nearest larger city is Orland Park, 4.8 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Homer Glen: step by step
- Mount the antenna in the attic or high on the wall facing the towers, keeping the cable to the TV as short as you can.
- Point it toward 39° NE, the direction of WBBM-TV (CBS), 25 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 24 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 Homer Glen, IL?
ABC is on channel 7 from WLS-TV, broadcasting from 25 miles NE of Homer Glen. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CBS in Homer Glen, IL?
CBS is on channel 2 from WBBM-TV, broadcasting from 25 miles NE of Homer Glen. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is NBC in Homer Glen, IL?
NBC is on channel 5 from WMAQ-TV, broadcasting from 25 miles NE of Homer Glen. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is Fox in Homer Glen, IL?
Fox is on channel 32 from WFLD, broadcasting from 25 miles NE of Homer Glen. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CW in Homer Glen, IL?
CW is on channel 9 from WGN-TV, broadcasting from 25 miles NE of Homer Glen. Estimated signal: good.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Homer Glen?
33 transmitters within 70 miles of Homer Glen; around 24 of them are likely to be receivable with amplified indoor or attic 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 Homer Glen?
Point your antenna NE, at about 39°. The main network towers for Homer Glen sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Homer Glen?
Amplified indoor or attic antenna (25–45 miles). Towers are at medium range. An amplified indoor antenna can work; an attic-mounted antenna is the safer choice.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Homer Glen?
An amplifier only helps here if you run a long cable (over about 50 feet) or split the antenna to several TVs. Otherwise better placement does more. See the amplifier guide.
Is there an app to find TV towers in Homer Glen?
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.
TV channels in nearby Illinois cities
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More: all TV stations in Illinois · Midwest region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Homer Glen; signal estimates ignore terrain.