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WGN Station History
WGN-TV, whose call letters are derived from the Chicago Tribune's first slogan, "World's Greatest Newspaper", hit the airwaves on April 5, 1948 on Channel 9 in Chicago from its studios at Tribune Tower. Colonel Robert McCormick led the Tribune Company into the TV era, believing that "in television, we have embarked upon another of America's adventures."
 WGN-TV Historical Timeline
Welcome to WGN-TV's Historical Timeline. This timeline will take you step by step through the history of WGN-TV -- and the history of television. You'll learn the facts behind your favorite shows, see photos of your favorite stars and hear audio interviews of former WGN personalities.
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