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TV channels & antenna towers in Stickney, Illinois

Stickney 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, 8.5 miles to the ENE.

Open Stickney in the live finder
33TV transmitters within 70 miles
9networks over the air
8.5 mito the closest tower
6,786population

Network channels in Stickney

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
FOXWFLDFox32 8.5 mi62° ENE StrongChicago, IL
NBCWMAQ-TVNBC5 8.5 mi62° ENE StrongChicago, IL
TLMWSNS-TVTelemundo44 8.5 mi62° ENE StrongChicago, IL
MeTVWWME-CDMeTV23.1 8.5 mi62° ENE GoodChicago, IL
MeTVWCIU-TVMeTV26.3 8.5 mi62° ENE StrongChicago, IL
CWWGN-TVCW9 8.5 mi62° ENE StrongChicago, IL
CBSWBBM-TVCBS2 8.6 mi62° ENE GoodChicago, IL
IONWCPX-TVION38 8.6 mi62° ENE StrongChicago, IL
ABCWLS-TVABC7 8.6 mi62° ENE StrongChicago, IL
UNIWGBO-DTUnivision66 9.8 mi57° ENE StrongJoliet, IL
IONKPDS-LDION49.4 9.8 mi57° ENE FairChicago, IL

Over-the-air TV in Stickney

Stickney is a town of about 6,790 people in Illinois. There are 33 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 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 23 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 28 transmitters are within 25 miles, 5 between 25 and 45 miles, and 0 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 Stickney

Point your antenna ENE, at about 62°. The main network towers for Stickney 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 8.5 miles northeast of Stickney (62° ENE). 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 Stickney 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 Stickney, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Stickney

The farthest main network tower for Stickney is WBBM-TV (CBS), 8.6 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.

WTTW is only 8.5 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 Stickney

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WTTWFull power8.5 mi 62° ENEStrongChicago, IL
WPWR-TVFull power8.5 mi 62° ENEStrongGary, IN
WEDE-CDClass A8.5 mi 62° ENEFairArlington Heights, IL
WMEU-CDClass A8.5 mi 62° ENEGoodChicago, IL
WJYSFull power8.6 mi 62° ENEStrongHammond, IN
WXFT-DTFull power8.6 mi 62° ENEStrongAurora, IL
WCHU-LDLow power9.3 mi 60° ENEFairOakwood Hills, IL
WDCI-LDLow power9.4 mi 62° ENEGoodChicago, IL
WWTO-TVFull power9.8 mi 57° ENEGoodNaperville, IL
WOCK-CDClass A9.8 mi 57° ENEFairChicago, IL
W31EZ-DLow power9.8 mi 57° ENEGoodChicago, IL
WESV-LDLow power9.8 mi 57° ENEGoodChicago, IL
WRJK-LDLow power9.8 mi 57° ENEFairArlington Heights, IL
W27EB-DClass A9.8 mi 57° ENEGoodSugar Grove, IL
WRME-LDLow power9.8 mi 57° ENEFairChicago, IL
WPVN-CDClass A9.8 mi 57° ENEGoodChicago, IL
WLPD-CDClass A9.8 mi 57° ENEGoodPlano, IL
WODN-LDLow power33 mi 114° ESEWeakPortage, IN
WYINFull power38 mi 149° SSEGoodGary, IN
WAUR-LDLow power42 mi 255° WSWPoorAurora, IL
WSPY-LDLow power42 mi 255° WSWPoorEarlville, IL
WAAA-LDLow power44 mi 118° ESEPoorValparaiso, IN

How Stickney compares with the rest of Illinois

With 29 stations at fair strength or better, Stickney ranks 17th of 766 places in Illinois: more than the typical Illinois town (17). Its nearest major network tower is 8.5 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 Berwyn, 2.1 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Stickney: 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 62° ENE, the direction of WBBM-TV (CBS), 8.6 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 Stickney, IL?

ABC is on channel 7 from WLS-TV, broadcasting from 8.6 miles ENE of Stickney. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CBS in Stickney, IL?

CBS is on channel 2 from WBBM-TV, broadcasting from 8.6 miles ENE of Stickney. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Stickney, IL?

NBC is on channel 5 from WMAQ-TV, broadcasting from 8.5 miles ENE of Stickney. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Stickney, IL?

Fox is on channel 32 from WFLD, broadcasting from 8.5 miles ENE of Stickney. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CW in Stickney, IL?

CW is on channel 9 from WGN-TV, broadcasting from 8.5 miles ENE of Stickney. Estimated signal: strong.

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

33 transmitters within 70 miles of Stickney; 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 Stickney?

Point your antenna ENE, at about 62°. The main network towers for Stickney sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Stickney?

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 Stickney?

WTTW is only 8.5 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 Stickney?

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 Stickney; signal estimates ignore terrain.