WGN News - Chicago

News has never been more local than in the palm of your hand. The WGN mobile app brings you all the top stories from our daily broadcasts, as well as stories developing in real time. Get local news and breaking notifications, and watch live newscasts from Chicago’s Very Own WGN-TV. Watch and read stories from across the nation and Chicagoland. You can livestream our newscasts right from your phone or tablet. Be the first to know with breaking news alerts. Get a head start on your day with WGN-TV traffic and weather maps plus full forecast details from Tom Skilling and the WGN weather team. FEATURES: • Watch video of your trusted reporters on the scene, and read revealing articles on what's going on in your community. • Plan your day and week with detailed weather reports, live alerts of severe conditions, and an interactive radar map. • Optional alerts on breaking news keep you in the know. • On the go? Save stories for later to access at your convenience.

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Developer

Tribune Broadcasting Company

Main Category

News

Version

508.0.0

Version Release

2026-05-21

Initial Release

2012-12-20

Size

75 MB

Age Rating

17+

Price

Free

Languages

EN

Bundle ID

com.tribtv.wgntv

Version Rating

★ 4.60 (3,239)

First Seen

2026-06-12

Metadata updated 2026-06-13

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