Section | Question | Response |
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Attachments | Are attachments (other than associated schedules) being filed with this application? | No |
Applicant | Address | Phone | Applicant Type | |
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FIRST UNITED, INC. Doing Business As: FIRST UNITED, INC. |
Joseph Stroud 1900 SPRING ROAD SUITE 202 OAK BROOK, IL 60523 United States |
+1 (708) 633-0001 |
josephstroud@me.com |
Company |
Contact Name | Address | Phone | Contact Type | |
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Peter Femal Engineer Public Media Engineering LLC |
Peter Female 824 W. Superior Street Chicago, IL 60642 United States |
+1 (312) 757-5200 |
pfemal@pmeworks.com |
Technical Representative |
Jeremy D Ruck , PE . Consulting Engineer Jeremy Ruck & Associates, Inc. |
PO Box 415 Canton, IL 61520 United States |
+1 (309) 647-1200 |
jeremy@jeremyruck.com |
Technical Representative |
Henry Wendel Legal Counsel Cooley LLP |
Henry Wendel 1299 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Suite 700 Washington, DC 20004 United States |
+1 (202) 776-2943 |
hwendel@cooley.com |
Legal Representative |
Section | Question | Response |
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Station Type | Station Type | Independent |
Affiliated network | ||
Nielsen DMA | Chicago | |
Web Home Page Address | www.mychristiantv.net |
Question | Response |
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State the average number of hours of Core Programming per week broadcast by the station on its main program stream | 3.5 |
State the average number of hours per week of free over-the-air digital video programming broadcast by the station on other than its main program stream | 168.0 |
State the average number of hours per week of Core Programming broadcast by the station on other than its main program stream. See 47 C.F.R. Section 73.671: | 0.0 |
Does the Licensee provide information identifying each Core Program aired on its station, including an indication of the target child audience, to publishers of program guides as required by 47 C.F.R. Section 73.673? | Yes |
Does the Licensee certify that at least 50% of the Core Programming counted toward meeting the additional programming guideline (applied to free video programming aired on other than the main Yes No program stream) did not consist of program episodes that had already aired within the previous seven days either on the station's main program stream or on another of the station's free digital program streams? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (1 of 7) | Response |
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Program Title | Think Big |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday @ 08:30a |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Total times aired | 13 |
Number of Preemptions | 0 |
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 0 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience | 13 years to 16 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | The series shows children actively solving problems using scientific principles, combining skill and creativity. It demonstrates real-world applications for math, science, and engineering, proving physical sciences can be useful, challenging, and fun. Each episode promotes creative thinking and practical skills. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (2 of 7) | Response |
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Program Title | Wild About Animals |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday @ 7:30a |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Total times aired | 13 |
Number of Preemptions | 0 |
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 0 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience | 13 years to 16 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Mariette Hartley is an Emmy-winning actress who is also passionate about fighting for animals' rights so, naturally, she hosts this series that aims to educate young people about animals. Each episode features four stories about exotic and unique animals to help kids and teenagers learn about the animal kingdom. Whether it's a story about ocean creatures or critters that can be found in one's backyard, " |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (3 of 7) | Response |
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Program Title | Sports Stars Of Tomorrow |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday @ 9:30a |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Total times aired | 13 |
Number of Preemptions | 0 |
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 0 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience | 13 years to 16 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Sports Stars of Tomorrow is a nationally-syndicated sports show, hosted by Pat Summerall. It takes its viewers across the country in search of the brightest young stars in sports. It features in-depth stories about the top prep athletes in the United States and its goal is to get an "off the field" look at the athletes, so they are frequently shown doing things like playing golf, strumming guitars, and studying. This "magazine"series showcases up and coming young athletes whose talent and hard work are making them winners. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (4 of 7) | Response |
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Program Title | Wild America |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday's @ 8:00a |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Total times aired | 13 |
Number of Preemptions | 0 |
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 0 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience | 13 years to 16 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Marty Stouffer's WILD AMERICA is the first and only Wildlife & Nature Series to focus exclusively on the wild animals and wild lands of North America. Hosted by award-winning wildlife photographer and premier naturalist Marty Stouffer, the series features footage of mammals, birds, reptiles, fish and insects throughout the entire continent. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (5 of 7) | Response |
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Program Title | Real life 101 |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday @ 10:00a |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Total times aired | 13 |
Number of Preemptions | 0 |
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 0 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience | 13 years to 16 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Real life jobs and careers are explored in an energetic style as an education and information presentation for teenage viewers. The careers and people chosen to reflect those categories offer a vital inside look at what it would really be like to choose that particular profession. A co-host approach allows for interchange of questions and responses adding viewer stimulation and insight. The Annenberg study found REAL LIFE 101 to be an highly educational offering. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (6 of 7) | Response |
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Program Title | America's Heartland |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday @ 10:30a |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Total times aired | 13 |
Number of Preemptions | 0 |
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 0 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience | 13 years to 16 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Americas Heartland serves the educational and informational needs of children 13 to 16 years of age with its program content, including the importance of learning about farming and feeding the world. Teenage students are presented with fascinating stories and introduced to exceptional individuals who operate family farms through Americas heartland. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (7 of 7) | Response |
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Program Title | Teen Kids News |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday @ 9:00a |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Total times aired | 13 |
Number of Preemptions | 0 |
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 0 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience | 13 years to 16 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | This is a weekly news program providing information and news to kids in a manner that is compelling as well as highly entertaining. It is designed to appeal to the audience on its own level. The focus of the program is young people, always letting them tell their stories in their own words. The large, diverse news anchor team is unique in television and has great appeal to kids who identify and emulate them. It inserts the voice of the kid into the adult-dominated media and provides a unique perspective to the news that is not currently available on network television. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Question | Response |
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Does the Licensee publicize the existence and location of the station's Children's Television Programming Reports (FCC 398) as required by 47 C.F.R. Section 73.3526(e)(11)(iii)? | Yes |
Name of children's programming liaison | Meryam Jawdat |
Address | 18600 S. Oak Park Ave. |
City | Tinley Park |
State | IL |
Zip | 60477 |
Telephone Number | (708) 633-0001 |
Email Address | mjawdat@oxfordmedia.tv |
Include any other comments or information you want the Commission to consider in evaluating your compliance with the Children's Television Act (or use this space for supplemental explanations). This may include information on any other noncore educational and informational programming that you aired this quarter or plan to air during the next quarter, or any existing or proposed non-broadcast efforts that will enhance the educational and informational value of such programming to children. See 47 C.F.R. Section 73.671, NOTES 2 and 3. |
Other Matters (1 of 7) | Response |
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Program Title | Wild About Animals |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday @ 7:30a |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience from | 13 years to 16 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | This series is produced for children 13-16. As the producers of Wild About Animals, it is to educate and inform children, specifically in the target age group, by bringing them entertaining and interesting stories about the world's most fascinating animals. Each episode will consist of four different stories designed to teach children about both exotic and unique animals, as well as to educate them further about animals they see everyday. |
Other Matters (2 of 7) | Response |
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Program Title | Wild America |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday @ 8:00a |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience from | 13 years to 16 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Wild America is targeted to children ages 13-16. The key educational objective of the program is to familiarize children with animals of the North American continent, their interactions with other animals and their environment. Throughout the series, emphasis will be placed upon protecting endangered species and the impact that humans have while interacting in their environment. |
Other Matters (3 of 7) | Response |
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Program Title | Teen Kids News |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday @ 9:00a |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience from | 13 years to 16 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | This is a weekly news program providing information and news to kids in a manner that is compelling as well as highly entertaining. It is designed to appeal to the audience on its own level. The focus of the program is young people, always letting them tell their stories in their own words. The large, diverse news anchor team is unique in television and has great appeal to kids who identify and emulate them. It inserts the voice of the kid into the adult-dominated media and provides a unique perspective to the news that is not currently available on network television. |
Other Matters (4 of 7) | Response |
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Program Title | Real Life 101 |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday @ 10:00a |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience from | 13 years to 16 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Real life jobs and careers are explored in an energetic style as an education and information presentation for teenage viewers. The careers and people chosen to reflect those categories offer a vital inside look at what it would really be like to choose that particular profession. A co-host approach allows for interchange of questions and responses adding viewer stimulation and insight. The Annenberg study found REAL LIFE 101 to be an highly educational offering. |
Other Matters (5 of 7) | Response |
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Program Title | Sports Stars of Tomorrow |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday @ 9:30a |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience from | 13 years to 16 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Sports Stars of Tomorrow displays the hard work and dedication that it takes to be a true sports star. It chronicles the trials and tribulations of the young athletes as they strive to become a "top level" performer in the sports arena. The program helps youngsters realize that their full potential in both life and the playing field are attainable with lots of hard work and determination. It reinforces the importance of key values like dedication, discipline, commitment and community involvement. Sports Stars of Tomorrow also provides in-depth, human-interest stories that reveal the important challenges and lessons that mold our young athletes. Not everyone is cut out to be a superstar. In Sports Stars of Tomorrow, we recognize those athletes that have learned life lessons along the way while battling varying obstacles. These stories inspire and teach our youth that while many desire greatness on the grand stage of competition, much can be learned through the journey that can make a significant difference throughout one's life. |
Other Matters (6 of 7) | Response |
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Program Title | Think Big |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday @ 8:30a |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience from | 13 years to 16 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | The series shows children actively solving problems using scientific principles, combining skill and creativity. It demonstrates real-world applications for math, science, and engineering, proving physical sciences can be useful, challenging, and fun. Each episode promotes creative thinking and practical skills. |
Other Matters (7 of 7) | Response |
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Program Title | America's Heartland |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday @ 10:30a |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience from | 13 years to 16 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | America's Heartland serves the educational and informational needs of children 13 to 16 years of age with its program content, including the importance of learning about farming and feeding the world. Teenage students are presented with fascinating stories and introduced to exceptional individuals who operate family farms through America's heartland. |
Question | Response |
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The undersigned certifies that he or she is (a) the party filing the Children's Television Programming, or an officer, director, member, partner, trustee, authorized employee, or other individual or duly elected or appointed official who is authorized to sign on behalf of the party filing the Children's Television Programming; or (b) an attorney qualified to practice before the Commission under 47 C.F.R. Section 1.23(a), who is authorized to represent the party filing the Children's Television Programming, and who further certifies that he or she has read the document; that to the best of his or her knowledge, information,and belief there is good ground to support it; and that it is not interposed for delay. FAILURE TO SIGN THIS APPLICATION MAY RESULT IN DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION AND FORFEITURE OF ANY FEES PAID Upon grant of this application, the Authorization Holder may be subject to certain construction or coverage requirements. Failure to meet the construction or coverage requirements will result in automatic cancellation of the Authorization. Consult appropriate FCC regulations to determine the construction or coverage requirements that apply to the type of Authorization requested in this application. WILLFUL FALSE STATEMENTS MADE ON THIS FORM OR ANY ATTACHMENTS ARE PUNISHABLE BY FINE AND/OR IMPRISONMENT (U.S. Code, Title 18, §1001) AND/OR REVOCATION OF ANY STATION AUTHORIZATION (U.S. Code, Title 47, §312(a)(1)), AND/OR FORFEITURE (U.S. Code, Title 47, §503). |
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I certify that this application includes all required and relevant attachments. | Yes |
I declare, under penalty of perjury, that I am an authorized representative of the above-named applicant for the Authorization(s) specified above. |
Meryam Jawdat , Ms . Traffic Manager 01/08/2019 |