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Wciu- TV Howard Shapiro
WCIU-TV — “The U” — Chicago’s first UHF television station.
Studios of WCIU-TV (channel 26) at 26 N Halsted in Greektown, the flagship station of locally based Weigel Broadcasting. WCIU first signed on February 6, 1964 as Chicago’s first UHF station and remains family-owned. Sister stations WMEU-CD (channel 48) and MeTV/Heroes & Icons flagship WWME-CD (channel 23) also broadcast from the building; WCIU’s transmitter sits atop Willis Tower.
From weigelbroadcasting.com — verified 2026-05-19. Check the site for current hours and details.
- Address
- 26-30 N Halsted St 1st, Chicago, IL, 60661
- Ward
- 34
- Nearest L
- License type
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- Limited Business License
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