WGN News - Chicago

WGN News - Chicago

by Tribune Broadcasting Company

3.2K ratings
115 reviews
Free
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Released
December 20, 2012
Updated
October 7, 2026

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Stay informed with local news and breaking updates from Chicago. Access top stories, watch live newscasts, and get detailed weather forecasts. Receive real-time notifications for important events in your community.

✓Local news and breaking notifications
✓Watch live newscasts
✓Traffic and weather maps
✓Full forecast details
✓Save stories for later
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What's New in WGN News

510.2.0

October 7, 2026

We've fixed some bugs and improved general performance.

User reviews

Sad desperate news app

I’ve been a WGN news app user for years, but they recently added immediately launched pop up ads. I deleted this app and I’m using NBC Chicago instead. I do not recommend this app.

App sucks

Fix the issues while watching live TV. So I don’t have to keep on reloading, opening and closing the app . I live in Chicago and can’t watch news on my app without having to refresh multiple times in a one hour timeframe

Do better

Crashes and sound issues-WGN is there anyway you can stop this app from crashing? I’m constantly getting an error code and a reload for no reason and for whatever reason these last couple weeks the sound just goes out why? Love WGN but what’s happening and I’ll ask again. Can you make the app so that I can minimize it and take my dog on a walk and listen to the show?
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Ben Bradley

Don’t touch me. Don’t ever touch a reporter or any other citizen.😂

This could be so much better

I Like the app, I like having the access to the information, but I can’t take it on the go! If I want to listen to the broadcast while I walk my dog, there’s no way to minimize it because it just shuts off. Can you fix that? And also any little thing will cause it to crash or stop and then in order to get the stream back I have to close the app altogether swipe up and reload the entire app in order to get back to the video. Can you fix that?
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Developer apps

User experience

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Audio/video desynchronization

Bug

Full-screen mode issues on iPad

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Stuck on customization screen

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Inability to access main content

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Requested Features

5 requests

Improved notification management

Feature

Rewind/fast-forward functionality

Feature

Picture-in-picture mode

Feature

Severe weather alerts and push notifications

Feature

Smoother integration with Apple TV

Feature

FAQ

What kind of news does the WGN News app provide?

The app provides local news specifically for the Chicago area, covering top stories from daily broadcasts and real-time developing events. You can watch video reports from trusted reporters and read articles about what's happening in your community.

Can I watch live news on the app?

Yes, you can watch live newscasts directly from your phone or tablet. This allows you to stay informed with the latest broadcasts from WGN-TV as they happen.

What are the weather features?

The app offers detailed weather reports, including live alerts for severe conditions and an interactive radar map. You can also get full forecast details from the WGN weather team to plan your day and week.

Is the app free to use?

The app is free to use, but it does display advertisements. There are no in-app purchases mentioned.

What are the main benefits of using this app?

The main benefits include staying up-to-date with local Chicago news, receiving breaking news alerts, watching live newscasts, and accessing detailed weather and traffic information to plan your day.