WGN-TV

Name: WGN-TV
Rating: 3.5348837 (2205 reviews)
Author: Nexstar Inc.

Livestreaming, breaking news alerts, and news from Chicago's Very Own WGN-TV

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The WGN-TV Chrome extension delivers real-time, local news directly to your browser. Featuring livestreaming of Chicago's Very Own WGN-TV newscasts, you can watch trusted reporters on the scene and access revealing articles covering both local and national stories. Stay ahead with breaking news alerts and save stories to read later at your convenience.

Plan your day with detailed weather forecasts from Tom Skilling and the WGN weather team, including live severe weather alerts and interactive radar maps. Traffic updates and live notifications ensure you're informed and connected no matter where you are. Experience the convenience of the WGN-TV app through this Chrome extension and never miss a vital update from Chicago's top news source.

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Version:

500.8.0 Last updated: 2025-02-24

Version code:

60100237

Creation date:

2013-03-11

Permissions:

android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION
android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
android.permission.AD_SERVICES_CONFIG
android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
android.permission.INTERNET
android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS

Size:

51.13M

Email:

tb*****@gmail.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Updated:

17 hours ago

Ranking

# 108,822 ▲ 135

Other rankings

#174 in News and magazines (Free) ▲ 19

User reviews

Users appreciate the app for delivering local Chicago news, weather, and live TV without a cable subscription. However, multiple users report frequent crashes, live streams that timeout or require constant interaction, poor casting support, and disruptive ads that interfere with reading stories. Issues with incomplete article loading also hinder the user experience, making the app unreliable despite its useful content offerings.

Pros

Provides local Chicago news and weather updates.
Includes live TV streaming capabilities.
Free access without cable subscription required.
Offers notifications for breaking news.
Covers a wide range of topics including sports and politics.

Cons

App crashes frequently and becomes unresponsive.
Live stream often times out, goes to sleep, or requires repeated screen taps.
Casting and Chromecast support is inadequate or problematic.
Excessive ads and pop-ups disrupt reading and streaming experience.
News articles sometimes fail to load completely or get interrupted by ads.

Recent reviews

This app is now terrible. When I follow a link it will partially load then become totally unresponsive, the screen grays out. I'll back out and close the app then it might totally load. I've deleted the app a half dozen times and reloaded it but that only fixes the first visit back. It's a pain in the butt. Their weather app works great. All my other apps work fine. 1/14/25 Still the same. I have to clear the cache or force stop each time I visit.

Paul Smith, 2025-01-15

I used this app to stream the morning live feed for Chicago news and weather. It crashes constantly. The live feed locks up and my phone will sleep. I have to close it out and re-open. Deleted and I'll look elsewhere