Reviews of WGN-TV Chicago Weather

By: Nexstar Inc.

List of user reviews and ratings for WGN-TV Chicago Weather

Total ratings

2.86 (Rating count: 2,824)

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Review summary

WGN Weather app has been praised for its accurate forecasts, severe weather alerts, and customization features. However, recent updates have introduced significant issues such as slow or failed loading, broken location tracking, persistent unwanted notifications, unreliable widget performance, and instability causing frequent app resets. These problems have frustrated many long-term users who previously relied on the app for weather information and alerts, with several expressing dissatisfaction and considering uninstalling until fixes are made.

Pros

Generally accurate weather forecasts and radar information.
Provides severe weather alerts and notifications.
Customizable radar features and side menu options.
Preferred over subscription-based apps for local weather.
Contains video forecasts to watch when the broadcast is unavailable.

Cons

Recent updates caused app to frequently fail to load or get stuck on loading screen.
"Follow me" location feature often not working correctly or defaulting to wrong city.
App sending excessive, unwanted notifications without easy way to customize or disable them.
Widget unreliable, often shows stale or no data and rarely displays timely severe weather alerts.
App crashes or resets when switching screens or after inactivity, requiring restart.

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User Reviews

Recent rating average: 1.90

All time rating average: 2.86

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5% (54)

Date	Author	Comment
2026-06-07	Sc*****	Radar keeps locking up. Why did it work before and not now. well that problem resolved itself but now the blog page has no info, no content available.
Radar keeps locking up. Why did it work before and not now. well that problem resolved itself but now the blog page has no info, no content available.
2026-05-30	Do*****	Used for years without a issue. App updated last night (without my permission) and now won't run. Widget also disappeared from home screen.
Used for years without a issue. App updated last night (without my permission) and now won't run. Widget also disappeared from home screen.
2026-05-18	An*****	it was fine so they decided to change it. they took away radar and storm warning and watches. you have to use tabs to see each one. why!?!?
it was fine so they decided to change it. they took away radar and storm warning and watches. you have to use tabs to see each one. why!?!?