TV channels & antenna towers in Sleepy Hollow, Illinois

Sleepy Hollow has 42 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 17 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WAUR-LD, 33 miles to the SSW.

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42TV transmitters within 70 miles

9networks over the air

33 mito the closest tower

3,346population

Network channels in Sleepy Hollow

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
FOXWFLDFox	32	37 mi	113° ESE	Good	Chicago, IL
NBCWMAQ-TVNBC	5	37 mi	113° ESE	Good	Chicago, IL
TLMWSNS-TVTelemundo	44	37 mi	113° ESE	Good	Chicago, IL
MeTVWWME-CDMeTV	23.1	37 mi	113° ESE	Weak	Chicago, IL
MeTVWCIU-TVMeTV	26.3	37 mi	113° ESE	Good	Chicago, IL
CWWGN-TVCW	9	37 mi	113° ESE	Good	Chicago, IL
CBSWBBM-TVCBS	2	37 mi	113° ESE	Fair	Chicago, IL
IONWCPX-TVION	38	37 mi	113° ESE	Good	Chicago, IL
ABCWLS-TVABC	7	37 mi	113° ESE	Good	Chicago, IL
UNIWGBO-DTUnivision	66	37 mi	111° ESE	Good	Joliet, IL
IONKPDS-LDION	49.4	37 mi	111° ESE	Poor	Chicago, IL
FOXWQRF-TVFox	39	46 mi	287° WNW	Fair	Rockford, IL
ABCWTVOABC	17	46 mi	287° WNW	Fair	Rockford, IL
TLMWFBN-LDTelemundo	23	47 mi	288° WNW	Poor	Rockford, IL
CBSWIFR-LDCBS	23	47 mi	288° WNW	Poor	Rockford, IL
CWWSLNCW	19	47 mi	288° WNW	Fair	Freeport, IL
NBCWREXNBC	13	50 mi	287° WNW	Weak	Rockford, IL

Over-the-air TV in Sleepy Hollow

With roughly 3,350 residents, Sleepy Hollow is a town in Illinois. Our map shows 42 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 19 full-power, 7 Class A, 15 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 17 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 12 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 0 transmitters are within 25 miles, 30 between 25 and 45 miles, and 12 farther out. Ten of the 17 network stations in range are licensed to Chicago, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Chicago's stations.

For the networks, the best local options 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 Sleepy Hollow

Point your antenna ESE, at about 113°. The main network towers for Sleepy Hollow 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 37 miles southeast of Sleepy Hollow (113° ESE). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 12 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Sleepy Hollow at fair strength or better, 67% 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 Sleepy Hollow, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Sleepy Hollow

The farthest main network tower for Sleepy Hollow is WBBM-TV (CBS), 37 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.

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 Sleepy Hollow

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
WAUR-LDLow power	33 mi	205° SSW	Weak	Aurora, IL
WSPY-LDLow power	33 mi	205° SSW	Weak	Earlville, IL
WTTWFull power	37 mi	113° ESE	Good	Chicago, IL
WPWR-TVFull power	37 mi	113° ESE	Good	Gary, IN
WEDE-CDClass A	37 mi	113° ESE	Weak	Arlington Heights, IL
WMEU-CDClass A	37 mi	113° ESE	Weak	Chicago, IL
WJYSFull power	37 mi	113° ESE	Good	Hammond, IN
WXFT-DTFull power	37 mi	113° ESE	Good	Aurora, IL
WWTO-TVFull power	37 mi	111° ESE	Fair	Naperville, IL
WOCK-CDClass A	37 mi	111° ESE	Weak	Chicago, IL
W31EZ-DLow power	37 mi	111° ESE	Weak	Chicago, IL
WESV-LDLow power	37 mi	111° ESE	Weak	Chicago, IL
WRJK-LDLow power	37 mi	111° ESE	Poor	Arlington Heights, IL
W27EB-DClass A	37 mi	111° ESE	Weak	Sugar Grove, IL
WRME-LDLow power	37 mi	111° ESE	Poor	Chicago, IL
WPVN-CDClass A	37 mi	111° ESE	Weak	Chicago, IL
WLPD-CDClass A	37 mi	111° ESE	Weak	Plano, IL
WCHU-LDLow power	37 mi	112° ESE	Poor	Oakwood Hills, IL
WDCI-LDLow power	38 mi	112° ESE	Weak	Chicago, IL
W35DY-DTranslator	56 mi	308° NW	Poor	Stoughton, WI
WDMW-LDLow power	61 mi	5° N	Poor	Milwaukee, WI
WTAS-LDLow power	61 mi	5° N	Poor	Waukesha, WI
WODN-LDLow power	66 mi	119° ESE	Poor	Portage, IN
W27EJ-DLow power	68 mi	259° W	Poor	Sterling, IL
WYINFull power	69 mi	138° SE	Poor	Gary, IN

How Sleepy Hollow compares with the rest of Illinois

With 17 stations at fair strength or better, Sleepy Hollow ranks 366th of 766 places in Illinois: the same as the typical Illinois town (17). Its nearest major network tower is 37 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 Carpentersville, 3.0 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Sleepy Hollow: 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 113° ESE, the direction of WBBM-TV (CBS), 37 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 17 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 Sleepy Hollow, IL?

ABC is on channel 7 from WLS-TV, broadcasting from 37 miles ESE of Sleepy Hollow. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Sleepy Hollow, IL?

CBS is on channel 2 from WBBM-TV, broadcasting from 37 miles ESE of Sleepy Hollow. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is NBC in Sleepy Hollow, IL?

NBC is on channel 5 from WMAQ-TV, broadcasting from 37 miles ESE of Sleepy Hollow. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Sleepy Hollow, IL?

Fox is on channel 32 from WFLD, broadcasting from 37 miles ESE of Sleepy Hollow. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Sleepy Hollow, IL?

CW is on channel 9 from WGN-TV, broadcasting from 37 miles ESE of Sleepy Hollow. Estimated signal: good.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Sleepy Hollow?

42 transmitters within 70 miles of Sleepy Hollow; around 17 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 Sleepy Hollow?

Point your antenna ESE, at about 113°. The main network towers for Sleepy Hollow sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Sleepy Hollow?

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 Sleepy Hollow?

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 Sleepy Hollow?

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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