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TV channels & antenna towers in Logan Square, Illinois

Logan Square has 34 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 29 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WWTO-TV, 4.3 miles to the ESE.

Open Logan Square in the live finder
34TV transmitters within 70 miles
9networks over the air
4.3 mito the closest tower
73,702population

Network channels in Logan Square

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
UNIWGBO-DTUnivision66 4.3 mi113° ESE StrongJoliet, IL
IONKPDS-LDION49.4 4.3 mi113° ESE FairChicago, IL
FOXWFLDFox32 4.5 mi133° SE StrongChicago, IL
NBCWMAQ-TVNBC5 4.5 mi133° SE StrongChicago, IL
TLMWSNS-TVTelemundo44 4.5 mi133° SE StrongChicago, IL
MeTVWWME-CDMeTV23.1 4.5 mi133° SE GoodChicago, IL
MeTVWCIU-TVMeTV26.3 4.5 mi133° SE StrongChicago, IL
CWWGN-TVCW9 4.5 mi133° SE StrongChicago, IL
CBSWBBM-TVCBS2 4.5 mi133° SE StrongChicago, IL
IONWCPX-TVION38 4.5 mi133° SE StrongChicago, IL
ABCWLS-TVABC7 4.5 mi133° SE StrongChicago, IL

Over-the-air TV in Logan Square

Logan Square, Illinois has a population of about 73,700. There are 34 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 15 full-power, 7 Class A and 12 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 29 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 28 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 28 transmitters are within 25 miles, 3 between 25 and 45 miles, and 3 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 Logan Square

Point your antenna SE, at about 133°. The main network towers for Logan Square 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 4.3 miles southeast of Logan Square (113° ESE). 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 Logan Square at fair strength or better, all arrive from the southeast, so this is an easy place to aim.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Logan Square

The farthest main network tower for Logan Square is WBBM-TV (CBS), 4.5 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.

WGBO-DT is only 4.3 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 Logan Square

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WWTO-TVFull power4.3 mi 113° ESEGoodNaperville, IL
WOCK-CDClass A4.3 mi 113° ESEGoodChicago, IL
W31EZ-DLow power4.3 mi 113° ESEGoodChicago, IL
WESV-LDLow power4.3 mi 113° ESEGoodChicago, IL
WRJK-LDLow power4.3 mi 113° ESEGoodArlington Heights, IL
W27EB-DClass A4.3 mi 113° ESEGoodSugar Grove, IL
WRME-LDLow power4.3 mi 113° ESEGoodChicago, IL
WPVN-CDClass A4.3 mi 113° ESEGoodChicago, IL
WLPD-CDClass A4.3 mi 113° ESEGoodPlano, IL
WCHU-LDLow power4.4 mi 122° ESEGoodOakwood Hills, IL
WTTWFull power4.5 mi 133° SEStrongChicago, IL
WPWR-TVFull power4.5 mi 133° SEStrongGary, IN
WEDE-CDClass A4.5 mi 133° SEGoodArlington Heights, IL
WMEU-CDClass A4.5 mi 133° SEGoodChicago, IL
WJYSFull power4.5 mi 133° SEStrongHammond, IN
WXFT-DTFull power4.5 mi 133° SEStrongAurora, IL
WDCI-LDLow power4.8 mi 124° ESEGoodChicago, IL
WODN-LDLow power33 mi 128° SEWeakPortage, IN
WYINFull power43 mi 159° SSEGoodGary, IN
WAAA-LDLow power45 mi 128° SEPoorValparaiso, IN
WAUR-LDLow power49 mi 249° WSWPoorAurora, IL
WSPY-LDLow power49 mi 249° WSWPoorEarlville, IL
WYGN-LDLow power69 mi 87° EPoorBerrien Springs, MI

How Logan Square compares with the rest of Illinois

With 29 stations at fair strength or better, Logan Square ranks 17th of 766 places in Illinois: more than the typical Illinois town (17). Its nearest major network tower is 4.3 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 Chicago, 5.7 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Logan Square: step by step

  1. Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
  2. Point it toward 133° SE, the direction of WBBM-TV (CBS), 4.5 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 29 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 Logan Square, IL?

ABC is on channel 7 from WLS-TV, broadcasting from 4.5 miles SE of Logan Square. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CBS in Logan Square, IL?

CBS is on channel 2 from WBBM-TV, broadcasting from 4.5 miles SE of Logan Square. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in Logan Square, IL?

NBC is on channel 5 from WMAQ-TV, broadcasting from 4.5 miles SE of Logan Square. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Logan Square, IL?

Fox is on channel 32 from WFLD, broadcasting from 4.5 miles SE of Logan Square. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CW in Logan Square, IL?

CW is on channel 9 from WGN-TV, broadcasting from 4.5 miles SE of Logan Square. Estimated signal: strong.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Logan Square?

34 transmitters within 70 miles of Logan Square; around 29 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 Logan Square?

Point your antenna SE, at about 133°. The main network towers for Logan Square sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Logan Square?

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 Logan Square?

WGBO-DT is only 4.3 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 Logan Square?

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

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