WLS TV 7

WLS TV 7 is a TV station in Chicago, Illinois, USA covering ABC network programs, local news and weather.

WLS TV 7 is an affiliate of the ABC Television Network.

WLS TV 7 first went on the air on September 17, 1948 as WENR-TV. It was named after WENR-AM, ABC's Chicago radio affiliate. As one of the original ABC-owned stations on channel 7, it was the second station after WABC TV 7 in New York City to begin operations. In 1953, ABC merged with United Paramount Theatres, the former theater division of Paramount Pictures. The station became WLS-TV on October 7, 1968, after WLS AM 890, which ABC had owned since 1959. The WLS TV call letters stand for "World's Largest Store," recognizing their AM sister station's founding part-owners, Sears, Roebuck and Company.

This TV station is owned by ABC Television Network.

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WLS TV 7 Names Rafer Weigel Weekend Sports Anchor
-- The station's VP and news director, Jennifer Graves, made the announcement on March 8, 2011. Rafer Weigel is the son of the late Tim Weigel, who covered sports for WLS for 17 years. Said Graves, "Rafer Weigel is a talented...

Ryan Chiaverini and Valerie Warner Named Co-Hosts of WLS TV Morning Show
-- On February 17, 2011, WLS TV 7 Chicago announced co-hosts for the station's new morning show: "ABC 7 Chicago has named ABC 7 Sports/Anchor reporter Ryan Chiaverini and WGN TV 9 morning co-anchor and traffic reporter Valerie Warner to co-host its...

WLS TV 7 Chicago to Broadcast Live Mayoral Debate
-- On Thursday, February 17 at 7:00 pm WLS TV 7 will present a live, commercial free debate with Chicago mayoral candidates Carol Moseley Braun, Gery Chico, Miguel del Valle and Rahm Emanuel. WLS TV 7 Anchor/Reporter Ron Magers...

-- January 20, 2011 -- Jessica D'Onofrio is now morning reporter at WLS TV 7 in Chicago. She was previously a lead reporter at WKMG TV 6 in Orlando. Posted by Mondo Times editors, Boulder Colorado USA, January 24, 2011

-- December 20, 2010 -- Bill Campbell, host and producer of the WLS TV 7 program 'Chicagoing' for the past 21 years, has announced his retirement. He signed on with WLS in 1978 as director of community services. 'Chicagoing' celebrates Chicago-area people, places and events. The final episode is scheduled to air on December 26. Posted by Mondo Times editors, Boulder Colorado USA, December 26, 2010

WLS TV 7 Chicago to Broadcast Live Mayoral Candidate
-- December 21, 2010 -- WLS TV 7 will air a mayoral candidate debate moderated by WLS TV 7 anchor/reporter Ron Magers, Thursday, February 17 at 7:00 pm. The hour-long, commercial free debate will be broadcast live, from Broadway in...

WLS TV 7 Chicago, Along With League of Women Voters, to Broadcast Two Debates
-- September 21, 2010 -- In keeping with a longstanding commitment of bringing critical issues to Illinois voters via candidate debates, ABC 7 will partner with the League of Women Voters and the Illinois Broadcasters Association to broadcast two commercial...

New Hosts Named for 'At The Movies'
-- On August 5, 2009, 'At The Movies' named two new co-hosts - A.O. Scott and Michael Phillips. The new season will premiere on September 5, 2009. At the Movies is produced at WLS-TV in Chicago. The show was...