Local Stations

WCIU-TV, “The U”

The U distinguishes itself in the market by its devotion to local sports, including coverage of WNBA Champion Chicago Sky games, Chicago Red Stars professional women’s soccer competitions, and Game of the Week, featuring the area’s top high school football, basketball and soccer teams. Annual broadcasts of the Illinois High School Association Championship Football and Basketball Tournaments air on The U each November and March.  The U is also committed to its entertainment programming, showcasing long-time viewer staples Dr. Phil, The Jerry Springer Show, Pawn Stars, Storage Wars and Chicago P.D.