WGN, Nexstar’s independent TV station in Chicago, is celebrating its 75th anniversary throughout 2023 as only “Chicago’s Very Own” can, with behind-the-scenes funny stories, interviews and great Chicago moments in sports.
WGN, Nexstar’s Chicago independent, is celebrating its 75th anniversary throughout 2023 as “Chicago’s Very Own” with behind-the-scenes funny stories, interviews and great Chicago moments in sports.
Every Thursday on WGN News at Nine, reporter Mike Lowe looks back at a particular person or facet of WGN history.
Daytime Chicago and GN Sports are also offering weekly features, including interviews with former key WGN personalities, and first-person interviews about some of the great sports moments and seasons broadcast live on WGN.
WGN is also featuring stories from current staff across all dayparts, including Robin Baumgarten’s childhood visits to the station, some of which didn’t turn out as planned.
Tom Skilling, WGN’s chief meteorologist, who’s been on the station since 1978, recounts what Harry Caray thought of his weather forecasts. Caray was the esteemed and iconic announcer for the Chicago Cubs for 16 years.
Demetrius Ivory, WGN weather anchor, tells the story of his job interview at WGN during the morning news.
All of the special moments can be seen here, https://WGNTV.com/75
On Wednesday, April 5, WGN will air a two-hour special, WGN-TV at 75, from 7 to 9 p.m. CT. This original WGN-TV production will look back at the station’s rich 75-year history.
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