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In Kankakee, IL, NBC broadcasts on WMAQ, channel 5.

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WMAQ· NBC 5 ChicagoChicago, IL
CH 5UHF54.8 miles awaySignal Level 3
  • NBC5.1
  • Cozi TV5.2
  • NBC True CRMZ5.3
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