WGN-TV is Chicago’s Very Own source for news and entertainment.  WGN News programs more local news than any other Chicago TV station, and can be seen on WGN-TV, CLTV, WGNTV.com and the WGN-TV News and Live apps.  In-depth local weather is available on all newscasts and the WGN-TV News app. WGN 9.2 is Chicago’s home of Nexstar Media Group’s classic TV network Antenna TV and WGN 9.3 is Chicago’s Court TV network affiliate.  WGN-TV is a Nexstar Media Group station.  For more information on Chicago’s Very Own WGN-TV, go to WGNTV.com

News & Journalism

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Tom Ehlmann

Akemi Harrison

Derek Haas

Michael Sullivan

Tim McNamara

Jeanette Rivera Rosa

Patrick Fogerty

Jeff Wilson

Joe Perez

Jane Hayden

The News Production Team at WGN-TV is responsible for creating, writing, editing, and producing news content for broadcast and digital platforms. This team ensures the delivery of timely and accurate local news coverage through collaboration among writers, producers, photographers, and digital content creators. Their work appears on WGN-TV, CLTV, WGNTV.com, and the WGN-TV News and Live apps, providing comprehensive news and in-depth local weather updates to the Chicago area.

News Production Team

The Engineering Team at WGN-TV is responsible for maintaining and enhancing all technical aspects of the broadcast operations. This includes ensuring the reliable transmission of high-quality video and audio for newscasts, managing studio equipment, overseeing field transmissions, and integrating new technologies. They also provide technical support for live broadcasts and production activities, ensuring that WGN-TV remains a leader in delivering exceptional news and entertainment content.

Engineering Team

The WGN-TV Sales Team is responsible for generating advertising revenue through the sale of commercial time and digital advertising space across WGN-TV’s various platforms, including television broadcasts, online sites, and apps. They work closely with local and national clients to develop customized advertising solutions that align with clients' marketing objectives, while also managing accounts and ensuring client satisfaction.

Sales Team

The Operations and Management Team at WGN-TV is responsible for overseeing the station's daily operations to ensure smooth execution of broadcasts and programming. This team coordinates scheduling, manages production units, and ensures that all logistical aspects align with the station's strategic goals. They also work closely with various departments to meet the high standards of news and entertainment that WGN-TV is known for.

Operations and Management Team

The Creative Team at WGN-TV is responsible for producing visually engaging content and enhancing the on-air presentation. This involves creating weather graphics, directing artistic projects, capturing high-quality video and still images, and ensuring that talent is camera-ready with professional makeup. The team collaborates to support the station's news and entertainment programming, elevating viewer experience across all WGN-TV platforms.

Creative Team

The Media and Content Creation Team at WGN-TV is responsible for producing, editing, and delivering high-quality news and entertainment content for various platforms. The team includes journalists who investigate and report on local stories, morning reporters who cover breaking news and live events, morning news anchors who present the day's headlines to the audience, and non-linear video editors who compile and refine video content for broadcast and digital distribution. Together, they ensure that WGN-TV remains Chicago’s leading source for comprehensive local news and engaging entertainment.

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Teams

News Production Team

Engineering Team

Sales Team

Operations and Management Team

Creative Team

Media and Content Creation Team

Offices

WGN-TV

Org chart

Teams

News Production Team

Engineering Team

Sales Team

Operations and Management Team

Creative Team

Media and Content Creation Team

Offices

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