TV channels & antenna towers in Lindenhurst, Illinois

Lindenhurst has 56 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 WDMW-LD, 39 miles to the NNW.

56TV transmitters within 70 miles
9networks over the air
39 mito the closest tower
14,408population

Network channels in Lindenhurst

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
UNIWGBO-DTUnivision66 41 mi150° SSE GoodJoliet, IL
IONKPDS-LDION49.4 41 mi150° SSE PoorChicago, IL
FOXWFLDFox32 42 mi151° SSE GoodChicago, IL
NBCWMAQ-TVNBC5 42 mi151° SSE GoodChicago, IL
TLMWSNS-TVTelemundo44 42 mi151° SSE GoodChicago, IL
MeTVWWME-CDMeTV23.1 42 mi151° SSE WeakChicago, IL
MeTVWCIU-TVMeTV26.3 42 mi151° SSE GoodChicago, IL
CWWGN-TVCW9 42 mi151° SSE GoodChicago, IL
CBSWBBM-TVCBS2 42 mi151° SSE FairChicago, IL
IONWCPX-TVION38 42 mi151° SSE GoodChicago, IL
ABCWLS-TVABC7 42 mi151° SSE GoodChicago, IL
IONWPXE-TVION55 47 mi8° N GoodKenosha, WI
FOXWITIFox6 47 mi8° N GoodMilwaukee, WI
NBCWTMJ-TVNBC4 47 mi8° N GoodMilwaukee, WI
CWWVTVCW18 48 mi7° N GoodMilwaukee, WI
MeTVWBME-CDMeTV41.1 49 mi6° N PoorMilwaukee, WI
CBSWDJT-TVCBS58 49 mi6° N GoodMilwaukee, WI
TLMWYTU-LDTelemundo63 49 mi6° N PoorMilwaukee, WI
ABCWISN-TVABC12 49 mi6° N GoodMilwaukee, WI
TLMWFBN-LDTelemundo23 59 mi263° W PoorRockford, IL
CBSWIFR-LDCBS23 59 mi263° W PoorRockford, IL
CWWSLNCW19 59 mi263° W PoorFreeport, IL
FOXWQRF-TVFox39 59 mi262° W WeakRockford, IL
ABCWTVOABC17 59 mi262° W WeakRockford, IL
NBCWREXNBC13 62 mi263° W PoorRockford, IL

Over-the-air TV in Lindenhurst

With roughly 14,400 residents, Lindenhurst is a city in Illinois. Our map shows 56 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 29 full-power, 9 Class A, 17 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 24 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 18 at good or strong strength.

0 of them are within 25 miles of Lindenhurst, 30 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 26 are more than 45 miles out. Ten of the 25 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 58 (WDJT-TV), NBC on channel 4 (WTMJ-TV), Fox on channel 32 (WFLD), CW on channel 9 (WGN-TV), ION on channel 55 (WPXE-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). 10 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 Lindenhurst

Point your antenna SSE, at about 151°. The main network towers for Lindenhurst sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Ten network stations, WGBO-DT, WFLD, WMAQ-TV, WSNS-TV and WWME-CD and others, transmit from the same tower site about 41 miles southeast of Lindenhurst (150° SSE). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 15 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Lindenhurst at fair strength or better, 60% arrive from the southeast; the rest are spread across one other direction.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Lindenhurst

The farthest main network tower for Lindenhurst is WLS-TV (ABC), 42 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here.

WDJT-TV (CBS), 49 miles north and WTMJ-TV (NBC), 47 miles north, 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.

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 Lindenhurst

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 31; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WDMW-LDLow power39 mi 348° NNWPoorMilwaukee, WI
WTAS-LDLow power39 mi 348° NNWPoorWaukesha, WI
WWTO-TVFull power41 mi 150° SSEFairNaperville, IL
WOCK-CDClass A41 mi 150° SSEPoorChicago, IL
W31EZ-DLow power41 mi 150° SSEPoorChicago, IL
WESV-LDLow power41 mi 150° SSEPoorChicago, IL
WRJK-LDLow power41 mi 150° SSEPoorArlington Heights, IL
W27EB-DClass A41 mi 150° SSEWeakSugar Grove, IL
WRME-LDLow power41 mi 150° SSEPoorChicago, IL
WPVN-CDClass A41 mi 150° SSEWeakChicago, IL
WLPD-CDClass A41 mi 150° SSEWeakPlano, IL
WCHU-LDLow power41 mi 150° SSEPoorOakwood Hills, IL
WDCI-LDLow power42 mi 150° SSEPoorChicago, IL
WTTWFull power42 mi 151° SSEGoodChicago, IL
WPWR-TVFull power42 mi 151° SSEGoodGary, IN
WEDE-CDClass A42 mi 151° SSEPoorArlington Heights, IL
WMEU-CDClass A42 mi 151° SSEWeakChicago, IL
WJYSFull power42 mi 151° SSEFairHammond, IN
WXFT-DTFull power42 mi 151° SSEGoodAurora, IL
WVCY-TVFull power47 mi 8° NGoodMilwaukee, WI
WMKE-CDClass A48 mi 7° NPoorMilwaukee, WI
WMVSFull power48 mi 7° NFairMilwaukee, WI
WMVTFull power48 mi 7° NFairMilwaukee, WI
WTSJ-LDLow power48 mi 7° NPoorMilwaukee, WI
WIWNFull power48 mi 7° NWeakFond Du Lac, WI

How Lindenhurst compares with the rest of Illinois

With 24 stations at fair strength or better, Lindenhurst ranks 215th of 766 places in Illinois: more than the typical Illinois town (17). Its nearest major network tower is 41 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 Gurnee, 6.9 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Lindenhurst: step by step

  1. 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.
  2. Point it toward 151° SSE, the direction of WLS-TV (ABC), 42 miles away. Closer stations usually come in even off-axis.
  3. Run a full channel scan on your TV (usually Settings → Channels → Auto program; the name varies by brand).
  4. 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.
  5. Rescan every few months, or whenever a channel disappears; stations occasionally change frequency.

Frequently asked questions

What channel is ABC in Lindenhurst, IL?

ABC is on channel 7 from WLS-TV, broadcasting from 42 miles SSE of Lindenhurst. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Lindenhurst, IL?

CBS is on channel 58 from WDJT-TV, broadcasting from 49 miles N of Lindenhurst. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Lindenhurst, IL?

NBC is on channel 4 from WTMJ-TV, broadcasting from 47 miles N of Lindenhurst. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Lindenhurst, IL?

Fox is on channel 32 from WFLD, broadcasting from 42 miles SSE of Lindenhurst. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Lindenhurst, IL?

CW is on channel 9 from WGN-TV, broadcasting from 42 miles SSE of Lindenhurst. Estimated signal: good.

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

56 transmitters within 70 miles of Lindenhurst; 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 Lindenhurst?

Point your antenna SSE, at about 151°. The main network towers for Lindenhurst sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Lindenhurst?

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. Picking up CBS and NBC from up to 49 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Lindenhurst?

WDJT-TV (CBS), 49 miles north and WTMJ-TV (NBC), 47 miles north, 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.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Lindenhurst?

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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More: all TV stations in Illinois · Midwest region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Lindenhurst; signal estimates ignore terrain.