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WCIU· The U

Chicago, IL
26 WCIU The U
Channel 26 Chicago, IL 8 Free Channels

WCIU The U broadcasts from Chicago, Illinois, free over the air on channel 26. With an antenna, you can watch all 8 free channels from this station, multiplexed onto a single broadcast signal: The U , U Too, MeTV, Heroes & Icons, Story Television, Catchy Comedy, MeTV Toons, and WEST.

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  • Facility ID: 71428
  • Power: 1000 kW ERP Signal Level 4
  • Station Class: TV
  • Virtual Channel: 26
  • RF Channel: 23 (UHF)
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