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TV channels & antenna towers in South Lawndale, Illinois

South Lawndale has 33 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 WTTW, 4.6 miles to the ENE.

Open South Lawndale in the live finder
33TV transmitters within 70 miles
9networks over the air
4.6 mito the closest tower
73,826population

Network channels in South Lawndale

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
FOXWFLDFox32 4.6 mi58° ENE StrongChicago, IL
NBCWMAQ-TVNBC5 4.6 mi58° ENE StrongChicago, IL
TLMWSNS-TVTelemundo44 4.6 mi58° ENE StrongChicago, IL
MeTVWWME-CDMeTV23.1 4.6 mi58° ENE GoodChicago, IL
MeTVWCIU-TVMeTV26.3 4.6 mi58° ENE StrongChicago, IL
CWWGN-TVCW9 4.6 mi58° ENE StrongChicago, IL
CBSWBBM-TVCBS2 4.7 mi58° ENE GoodChicago, IL
IONWCPX-TVION38 4.7 mi58° ENE StrongChicago, IL
ABCWLS-TVABC7 4.7 mi58° ENE StrongChicago, IL
UNIWGBO-DTUnivision66 6.0 mi50° NE StrongJoliet, IL
IONKPDS-LDION49.4 6.0 mi50° NE FairChicago, IL

Over-the-air TV in South Lawndale

South Lawndale, Illinois has a population of about 73,800. 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, 29 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 26 at good or strong strength.

28 of them are within 25 miles of South Lawndale, 3 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 2 are 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 (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 South Lawndale

Point your antenna ENE, at about 58°. The main network towers for South Lawndale 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 4.6 miles northeast of South Lawndale (58° ENE). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 10 full-power and Class A network signals that reach South Lawndale 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 South Lawndale, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for South Lawndale

The farthest main network tower for South Lawndale is WBBM-TV (CBS), 4.7 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.

WTTW is only 4.6 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 South Lawndale

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WTTWFull power4.6 mi 58° ENEStrongChicago, IL
WPWR-TVFull power4.6 mi 58° ENEStrongGary, IN
WEDE-CDClass A4.6 mi 58° ENEGoodArlington Heights, IL
WMEU-CDClass A4.6 mi 58° ENEGoodChicago, IL
WJYSFull power4.7 mi 58° ENEStrongHammond, IN
WXFT-DTFull power4.7 mi 58° ENEStrongAurora, IL
WCHU-LDLow power5.4 mi 55° NEGoodOakwood Hills, IL
WDCI-LDLow power5.5 mi 59° ENEGoodChicago, IL
WWTO-TVFull power6.0 mi 50° NEGoodNaperville, IL
WOCK-CDClass A6.0 mi 50° NEFairChicago, IL
W31EZ-DLow power6.0 mi 50° NEGoodChicago, IL
WESV-LDLow power6.0 mi 50° NEGoodChicago, IL
WRJK-LDLow power6.0 mi 50° NEGoodArlington Heights, IL
W27EB-DClass A6.0 mi 50° NEGoodSugar Grove, IL
WRME-LDLow power6.0 mi 50° NEFairChicago, IL
WPVN-CDClass A6.0 mi 50° NEGoodChicago, IL
WLPD-CDClass A6.0 mi 50° NEGoodPlano, IL
WODN-LDLow power31 mi 119° ESEWeakPortage, IN
WYINFull power38 mi 155° SSEGoodGary, IN
WAAA-LDLow power42 mi 122° ESEPoorValparaiso, IN
WAUR-LDLow power46 mi 255° WSWPoorAurora, IL
WSPY-LDLow power46 mi 255° WSWPoorEarlville, IL

How South Lawndale compares with the rest of Illinois

With 29 stations at fair strength or better, South Lawndale ranks 17th of 766 places in Illinois: more than the typical Illinois town (17). Its nearest major network tower is 4.6 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, 3.2 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in South Lawndale: 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 58° ENE, the direction of WBBM-TV (CBS), 4.7 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 South Lawndale, IL?

ABC is on channel 7 from WLS-TV, broadcasting from 4.7 miles ENE of South Lawndale. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CBS in South Lawndale, IL?

CBS is on channel 2 from WBBM-TV, broadcasting from 4.7 miles ENE of South Lawndale. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in South Lawndale, IL?

NBC is on channel 5 from WMAQ-TV, broadcasting from 4.6 miles ENE of South Lawndale. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in South Lawndale, IL?

Fox is on channel 32 from WFLD, broadcasting from 4.6 miles ENE of South Lawndale. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CW in South Lawndale, IL?

CW is on channel 9 from WGN-TV, broadcasting from 4.6 miles ENE of South Lawndale. Estimated signal: strong.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in South Lawndale?

33 transmitters within 70 miles of South Lawndale; 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 South Lawndale?

Point your antenna ENE, at about 58°. The main network towers for South Lawndale sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in South Lawndale?

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 South Lawndale?

WTTW is only 4.6 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 South Lawndale?

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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