Hollywood Inc.
WGN America’s new name, NewsNation, marks a major step toward becoming a full-time cable news channel.
Jan. 25, 2021
“NewsNation” has failed to catch on with audiences despite the surge in TV news viewing over the past year.
Jan. 5, 2021
WGN America’s has just hired three little-known anchors for its three-hour newscast that debuts Sept. 1. “News Nation” is a gamble by WGN America and its parent company Dallas-based Nexstar Media Group that there is an appetite for politically neutral news on cable.
June 2, 2020
TV station owner Nexstar believes there is room for a neutral alternative to CNN, MSNBC and Fox.
Aug. 31, 2020
The new three-hour nightly show “News Nation” launches this summer on the Nexstar-owned cable channel WGN America.
Jan. 15, 2020
Television
March 9, 2016
“Bellevue,” which begins its single-season run Tuesday on WGN America, is a Canadian-made, small-town mystery set against looming mountains and lowering skies.
Jan. 23, 2018
Though WGN Radio and the Tribune Co.’
April 11, 2014
Matt Cherniss is departing his post as president of WGN America, the Tribune Media-owned cable network that has made a push into original programming in recent years.
June 19, 2017
Sports
The Cubs and WGN-TV have had a broadcast partnership that dates back to 1948.
Nov. 6, 2013