WGN-TV, a privately owned broadcast media company founded in 1948 and headquartered in the US, employs approximately 410 people. Its primary business is the production and distribution of broadcast media, primarily focused on local news and entertainment programming in the Chicago area. This includes news broadcasts aired on WGN-TV, CLTV, and through its website and mobile applications. The station also carries Antenna TV and Court TV on digital subchannels. WGN-TV is a Nexstar Media Group station.
On September 8, 2024, WGN-TV premiered a new weekday show, *WGN Take Two*, which features viral moments, highlights from recent newscasts, and memorable moments from the station's archives. The Better Business Bureau warned consumers about a new debit and credit card scam involving "ghost tapping," as reported by WGN-TV. Separately, WGN-TV reported that Kevin Warren, the Chicago Bears' president and CEO, announced in an open letter on Monday, the location of the team's new stadium and plans to bid to host the Super Bowl as early as 2031.
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