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WBBM-TV (channel 2) is a television station in Chicago, Illinois, United States, serving as the market's CBS network outlet. Owned and operated by the network's CBS News and Stations division, the station maintains studios on West Washington Street in the Loop, and it transmits from atop the Willis Tower.
What CBS anchors were fired in Chicago? ›
Other layoffs included news anchor Erin Kennedy, sports anchor Megan Mawicke, meteorologist Megan Glaros and reporters Mike Puccinelli and Mai Martinez.
What is the history of WBBM-TV? ›
WBBM-TV began as WXBK in 1940, affiliated with Balaban and Katz, but in 1953 was sold to CBS in a complex swap whereby CBS took over WBBM-TV, and ABC took over WLS-TV. WBBM's McClurg Court studios have long been a Chicago fixture. “Chicago's Channel 2.” Broadcasting, August 6, 1951, 62.
What is the CBS affiliate in Chicago? ›
WBBM | CBS Chicago | LinkedIn.
How do I contact CBS Chicago? ›
CBS Chicago (@cbschicago) / X. CBS Chicago: The latest news, weather & sports for all of Chicagoland. Email tips to cbschicagotips@cbs.com or call 312.899. 2200.
Who was the female reporter fired from CBS? ›
The House Judiciary Committee is calling CBS on the carpet over the firing of veteran reporter Catherine Herridge, who was probing the Hunter Biden laptop scandal, and the subsequent seizure of her personal records, The Post has learned.
What anchors from ABC were fired? ›
Rosato's firing followed a series of recent high-profile terminations in the American media industry. Four months earlier, ABC anchors TJ Holmes and Amy Robach were let go after their extramarital relationship was made public.
How many people listen to WBBM? ›
1.7 Million Adults Listen To WBBM Newsradio Each Week…
Who owns WBBM? ›
At the time, Audacy said it was going to use the extension to strategize a plan with lenders for its business operations. Founded in 1968, Philadelphia-based Audacy operates in hundreds of US radio markets. In Chicago, the company owns 93XRT, US99, WBBM Newsradio, 670 The Score and B96, among other properties.
Where is WBBM located? ›
WBBM-TV (channel 2) is a television station in Chicago, Illinois, United States, serving as the market's CBS network outlet. Owned and operated by the network's CBS News and Stations division, the station maintains studios on West Washington Street in the Loop, and it transmits from atop the Willis Tower.
ABC7/WLS-TV Chicago is the No. 1 local news source and most-watched television station in Chicago.
What was the first TV station in Chicago? ›
WLS-TV went on the air in the fall of 1939 as experimental station W9XBK, Chicago's first TV station and the third TV station in the United States. In August, 1943 W9XBK obtained an FCC license for commercial operation and, two months later, WBKB-TV made its debut.
Who owns CBS? ›
CBS is owned by ViacomCBS, a major media conglomerate that operates multiple television networks and streaming devices. ViacomCBS was formed in 2019 through a merger between CBS Corporation and Viacom Inc. ViacomCBS changed its name to Paramount Global on February 16, 2022.
How do I send a message to CBS? ›
CBS News always welcomes viewer feedback from stories and segments we air, as well as suggestions regarding stories you'd like to see. If you have feedback or need technical support for an issue you are experiencing, please email support.cbsnews@cbsinteractive.com.
How do I get CBS on antenna in Chicago? ›
On your remote, hit menu and “Auto Channel Scan” and the television will scan for locally available channels and update them. Channel 2 will be among them. Here is CBS Chicago's own story about the transition.
Who was fired from the CBS morning Show? ›
However, after several years of stability with co-anchors Charlie Rose, Gayle King and Norah O'Donnell, Rose was fired over multiple sexual harassment allegations in November 2017.
What happened to Rob Johnson CBS Chicago? ›
On March 13, 2019, CBS Chicago announced that his contract with the station would not be renewed. He subsequently joined a company as a communications consultant.
What happened to CBS Chicago Weather Girl? ›
Glaros was laid off with other CBS employees due to corporate restructuring on May 27, 2020. Glaros was replaced by new CBS 2 weekday morning meteorologist Laura Bannon on April 5, 2021.
Who were the former CBS Morning News anchors? ›
Walter Cronkite and sportscaster Jim McKay both anchored the original CBS Morning News at one time. Joseph Benti became the anchor in 1969. Other anchors of the broadcast in this format included John Hart, Hughes Rudd, Sally Quinn, Richard Threlkeld, Lesley Stahl and Bruce Morton.