WLS-TV, Television station in Chicago Loop, US
WLS-TV is a television broadcaster based in downtown Chicago with transmitter facilities at Willis Tower. The studio occupies a location along North State Street in the business district.
The broadcaster started operations in 1948 under the call sign WENR-TV and adopted its current name two decades later. The change linked the television outlet to WLS Radio, already familiar to listeners in the area.
The broadcaster covers stories that matter to residents across the metro area, from weather patterns to neighborhood events. Its daily reporting reflects the rhythm and concerns of life in the city and its surrounding communities.
Documents about programming, reporting, and other matters are available through the regulatory agency website. These files are open to the public and updated on a regular basis.
The station has aired a locally produced New Year's Eve countdown program since the early 1990s. It also carries Monday evening football broadcasts when the city's professional team plays.
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