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(REFERENCE COPY - Not for submission) Children's Television Programming Report

FRN:
0002855179
File Number:
0000237222
Submit Date:
01/29/2024
Call Sign:
WMEU-CD
Facility ID:
168662
City:
CHICAGO
State:
IL
Service:
Digital Class A
Purpose:
Children's TV Programming Report
Status:
Received
Status Date:
01/29/2024
Filing Status:
Active



Report reflects information for year 2023

General Information

Section Question Response
Attachments Are attachments (other than associated schedules) being filed with this application? Yes

Applicant Information

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Applicant Name, Type, and Contact Information

Applicant Address Phone Email Applicant Type

WEIGEL BROADCASTING CO.

Norman H. Shapiro

26 NORTH HALSTED STREET

CHICAGO, IL 60661

United States

+1 (312) 705-2600

nshapiro@wciu.com

Company

Contact Representatives (2)

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Contact Name Address Phone Email Contact Type

Matthew S. DelNero

Legal Representative

Covington & Burling LLP

Matthew S. DelNero

One CityCenter, 850 Tenth Street, NW

Washington, DC 20001

United States

+1 (202) 662-5543

mdelnero@cov.com

Legal Representative

Louis R duTreil , Jr .

Technical Consultant

duTreil Lundin & Rackley Inc

5212 Station Way

Sarasota, FL 34233

United States

+1 (941) 329-6004

bobjr@DLR.com

Technical Representative

Children's Television Information

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Section Question Response
Station Type Station Type Independent
Affiliated network
Nielsen DMA Chicago
Web Home Page Address www.cw26chicago.com

Digital Core Programming

Question Response
Indicate which of the Core Programming safe harbor processing guidelines the station elected to utilize during the covered reporting period to demonstrate compliance with the Children's Television Act of 1990 (See 47 CFR Section 73.671(d)) Category A, Option 1: Three-hours per week (as averaged over a six-month period) of Core Programming
State the total number of hours of regularly scheduled weekly Core Programming broadcast per quarter by the station on its main program stream

Q1: 39.0

Q2: 39.0

Q3: 39.5

Q4: 32.5

State the total number of hours of regularly scheduled weekly Core Programming broadcast per quarter by the station on a multicast stream

Q1: 75.5

Q2: 78.0

Q3: 60.5

Q4: 66.5

Does the Licensee provide information identifying each Core Program aired on its station to publishers of program guides as required by 47 CFR Section 73.673? Yes

Digital Core Programs(18)

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Digital Core Program (1 of 18) Response
Title of Program Mission Unstoppable (48.3)
Did each broadcast of the program, including any rescheduled preemptions, occur between 6:00 AM and 10:00 PM? Yes
Does the program have serving the educational and informational needs of children ages 16 and under as a significant purpose? Yes
Type of Core Programming Regularly scheduled weekly program
Total Times Aired 52
State the number of hours the program was aired on the station's main program stream and/or a multicast stream Main Program Stream
Q1:0.0,
Q2:0.0,
Q3:0.0,
Q4:0.0
Multicast Stream
Q1:6.0,
Q2:6.5,
Q3:7.0,
Q4:6.5
Were any regular scheduled weekly programs preempted Yes
Number of Preemptions 22
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled 22
Number of Preemptions for Breaking News or Non-Regularly Scheduled Locally Produced Live Programming 0
Length of Program 30 minutes
Age Range of Target Child Audience 13-16
For each broadcast of the program on a commercial or Class A station, did the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the E/I symbol? Yes

Digital Preemption Programs #1

Questions Response
Date Preempted 04/08/2023
Preempted Program Originally Scheduled Air Time 11:00 AM
Preemption Reason Other (e.g., syndicated or network public affairs, sports, general audience specials, etc.)
Please Specify CBS Sports Sat/11:00am start
Was the preempted program rescheduled on the same program stream on which it was originally scheduled to air? Y
List date preempted program was aired (must be seven days before or seven days after the preemption) 04/09/2023
Did the station provide the required on-air notification of the schedule change? Y

Digital Preemption Programs #2

Questions Response
Date Preempted 08/12/2023
Preempted Program Originally Scheduled Air Time 11:00 AM
Preemption Reason Other (e.g., syndicated or network public affairs, sports, general audience specials, etc.)
Please Specify CBS Sports Sat/11:00am start
Was the preempted program rescheduled on the same program stream on which it was originally scheduled to air? Y
List date preempted program was aired (must be seven days before or seven days after the preemption) 08/13/2023
Did the station provide the required on-air notification of the schedule change? Y

Digital Preemption Programs #3

Questions Response
Date Preempted 02/28/2023
Preempted Program Originally Scheduled Air Time 11:00 AM
Preemption Reason Other (e.g., syndicated or network public affairs, sports, general audience specials, etc.)
Please Specify CBS Sports Sat/11:00am start
Was the preempted program rescheduled on the same program stream on which it was originally scheduled to air? Y
List date preempted program was aired (must be seven days before or seven days after the preemption) 02/26/2023
Did the station provide the required on-air notification of the schedule change? Y

Digital Preemption Programs #4

Questions Response
Date Preempted 11/04/2023
Preempted Program Originally Scheduled Air Time 11:00 AM
Preemption Reason Other (e.g., syndicated or network public affairs, sports, general audience specials, etc.)
Please Specify CBS Sports Sat/11:00am start
Was the preempted program rescheduled on the same program stream on which it was originally scheduled to air? Y
List date preempted program was aired (must be seven days before or seven days after the preemption) 11/05/2023
Did the station provide the required on-air notification of the schedule change? Y

Digital Preemption Programs #5

Questions Response
Date Preempted 10/28/2023
Preempted Program Originally Scheduled Air Time 11:00 AM
Preemption Reason Other (e.g., syndicated or network public affairs, sports, general audience specials, etc.)
Please Specify CBS Sports Sat/11:00am start
Was the preempted program rescheduled on the same program stream on which it was originally scheduled to air? Y
List date preempted program was aired (must be seven days before or seven days after the preemption) 10/29/2023
Did the station provide the required on-air notification of the schedule change? Y

Digital Preemption Programs #6

Questions Response
Date Preempted 10/14/2023
Preempted Program Originally Scheduled Air Time 11:00 AM
Preemption Reason Other (e.g., syndicated or network public affairs, sports, general audience specials, etc.)
Please Specify CBS Sports Sat/11:00am start
Was the preempted program rescheduled on the same program stream on which it was originally scheduled to air? Y
List date preempted program was aired (must be seven days before or seven days after the preemption) 10/15/2023
Did the station provide the required on-air notification of the schedule change? Y

Digital Preemption Programs #7

Questions Response
Date Preempted 12/23/2023
Preempted Program Originally Scheduled Air Time 11:00 AM
Preemption Reason Other (e.g., syndicated or network public affairs, sports, general audience specials, etc.)
Please Specify CBS Sports Sat/11:00am start
Was the preempted program rescheduled on the same program stream on which it was originally scheduled to air? Y
List date preempted program was aired (must be seven days before or seven days after the preemption) 12/24/2023
Did the station provide the required on-air notification of the schedule change? Y

Digital Preemption Programs #8

Questions Response
Date Preempted 10/21/2023
Preempted Program Originally Scheduled Air Time 11:00 AM
Preemption Reason Other (e.g., syndicated or network public affairs, sports, general audience specials, etc.)
Please Specify CBS Sports Sat/11:00am start
Was the preempted program rescheduled on the same program stream on which it was originally scheduled to air? Y
List date preempted program was aired (must be seven days before or seven days after the preemption) 10/22/2023
Did the station provide the required on-air notification of the schedule change? Y

Digital Preemption Programs #9

Questions Response
Date Preempted 08/26/2023
Preempted Program Originally Scheduled Air Time 11:00 AM
Preemption Reason Other (e.g., syndicated or network public affairs, sports, general audience specials, etc.)
Please Specify CBS Sports Sat/11:00am start
Was the preempted program rescheduled on the same program stream on which it was originally scheduled to air? Y
List date preempted program was aired (must be seven days before or seven days after the preemption) 08/27/2023
Did the station provide the required on-air notification of the schedule change? Y

Digital Preemption Programs #10

Questions Response
Date Preempted 07/29/2023
Preempted Program Originally Scheduled Air Time 11:00 AM
Preemption Reason Other (e.g., syndicated or network public affairs, sports, general audience specials, etc.)
Please Specify CBS Sports Sat/11:00am start
Was the preempted program rescheduled on the same program stream on which it was originally scheduled to air? Y
List date preempted program was aired (must be seven days before or seven days after the preemption) 07/30/2023
Did the station provide the required on-air notification of the schedule change? Y

Digital Preemption Programs #11

Questions Response
Date Preempted 12/30/2023
Preempted Program Originally Scheduled Air Time 11:00 AM
Preemption Reason Other (e.g., syndicated or network public affairs, sports, general audience specials, etc.)
Please Specify CBS Sports Sat/11:00am start
Was the preempted program rescheduled on the same program stream on which it was originally scheduled to air? Y
List date preempted program was aired (must be seven days before or seven days after the preemption) 12/31/2023
Did the station provide the required on-air notification of the schedule change? Y

Digital Preemption Programs #12

Questions Response
Date Preempted 03/18/2023
Preempted Program Originally Scheduled Air Time 11:00 AM
Preemption Reason Other (e.g., syndicated or network public affairs, sports, general audience specials, etc.)
Please Specify CBS Sports Sat/11:00am start
Was the preempted program rescheduled on the same program stream on which it was originally scheduled to air? Y
List date preempted program was aired (must be seven days before or seven days after the preemption) 03/19/2023
Did the station provide the required on-air notification of the schedule change? Y

Digital Preemption Programs #13

Questions Response
Date Preempted 03/04/2023
Preempted Program Originally Scheduled Air Time 11:00 AM
Preemption Reason Other (e.g., syndicated or network public affairs, sports, general audience specials, etc.)
Please Specify CBS Sports Sat/11:00am start
Was the preempted program rescheduled on the same program stream on which it was originally scheduled to air? Y
List date preempted program was aired (must be seven days before or seven days after the preemption) 03/05/2023
Did the station provide the required on-air notification of the schedule change? Y

Digital Preemption Programs #14

Questions Response
Date Preempted 07/15/2023
Preempted Program Originally Scheduled Air Time 11:00 AM
Preemption Reason Other (e.g., syndicated or network public affairs, sports, general audience specials, etc.)
Please Specify CBS Sports Sat/11:00am start
Was the preempted program rescheduled on the same program stream on which it was originally scheduled to air? Y
List date preempted program was aired (must be seven days before or seven days after the preemption) 07/16/2023
Did the station provide the required on-air notification of the schedule change? Y

Digital Preemption Programs #15

Questions Response
Date Preempted 12/16/2023
Preempted Program Originally Scheduled Air Time 11:00 AM
Preemption Reason Other (e.g., syndicated or network public affairs, sports, general audience specials, etc.)
Please Specify CBS Sports Sat/11:00am start
Was the preempted program rescheduled on the same program stream on which it was originally scheduled to air? Y
List date preempted program was aired (must be seven days before or seven days after the preemption) 12/17/2023
Did the station provide the required on-air notification of the schedule change? Y

Digital Preemption Programs #16

Questions Response
Date Preempted 03/11/2023
Preempted Program Originally Scheduled Air Time 11:00 AM
Preemption Reason Other (e.g., syndicated or network public affairs, sports, general audience specials, etc.)
Please Specify CBS Sports Sat/11:00am start
Was the preempted program rescheduled on the same program stream on which it was originally scheduled to air? Y
List date preempted program was aired (must be seven days before or seven days after the preemption) 03/12/2023
Did the station provide the required on-air notification of the schedule change? Y

Digital Preemption Programs #17

Questions Response
Date Preempted 02/11/2023
Preempted Program Originally Scheduled Air Time 11:00 AM
Preemption Reason Other (e.g., syndicated or network public affairs, sports, general audience specials, etc.)
Please Specify CBS Sports Sat/11:00am start
Was the preempted program rescheduled on the same program stream on which it was originally scheduled to air? Y
List date preempted program was aired (must be seven days before or seven days after the preemption) 02/12/2023
Did the station provide the required on-air notification of the schedule change? Y

Digital Preemption Programs #18

Questions Response
Date Preempted 02/04/2023
Preempted Program Originally Scheduled Air Time 11:00 AM
Preemption Reason Other (e.g., syndicated or network public affairs, sports, general audience specials, etc.)
Please Specify CBS Sports Sat/11:00am start
Was the preempted program rescheduled on the same program stream on which it was originally scheduled to air? Y
List date preempted program was aired (must be seven days before or seven days after the preemption) 02/05/2023
Did the station provide the required on-air notification of the schedule change? Y

Digital Preemption Programs #19

Questions Response
Date Preempted 12/09/2023
Preempted Program Originally Scheduled Air Time 11:00 AM
Preemption Reason Other (e.g., syndicated or network public affairs, sports, general audience specials, etc.)
Please Specify CBS Sports Sat/11:00am start
Was the preempted program rescheduled on the same program stream on which it was originally scheduled to air? Y
List date preempted program was aired (must be seven days before or seven days after the preemption) 12/10/2023
Did the station provide the required on-air notification of the schedule change? Y

Digital Preemption Programs #20

Questions Response
Date Preempted 02/18/2023
Preempted Program Originally Scheduled Air Time 11:00 AM
Preemption Reason Other (e.g., syndicated or network public affairs, sports, general audience specials, etc.)
Please Specify CBS Sports Sat/11:00am start
Was the preempted program rescheduled on the same program stream on which it was originally scheduled to air? Y
List date preempted program was aired (must be seven days before or seven days after the preemption) 02/19/2023
Did the station provide the required on-air notification of the schedule change? Y

Digital Preemption Programs #21

Questions Response
Date Preempted 01/01/2023
Preempted Program Originally Scheduled Air Time 11:00 AM
Preemption Reason Other (e.g., syndicated or network public affairs, sports, general audience specials, etc.)
Please Specify CBS Sports Sat/11:00AM Start
Was the preempted program rescheduled on the same program stream on which it was originally scheduled to air? Y
List date preempted program was aired (must be seven days before or seven days after the preemption) 01/29/2023
Did the station provide the required on-air notification of the schedule change? Y

Digital Preemption Programs #22

Questions Response
Date Preempted 01/01/2023
Preempted Program Originally Scheduled Air Time 11:00 AM
Preemption Reason Other (e.g., syndicated or network public affairs, sports, general audience specials, etc.)
Please Specify CBS Sports Sat/11:00AM Start
Was the preempted program rescheduled on the same program stream on which it was originally scheduled to air? Y
List date preempted program was aired (must be seven days before or seven days after the preemption) 01/01/2023
Did the station provide the required on-air notification of the schedule change? Y
Digital Core Program (2 of 18) Response
Title of Program Uncaged (48.4)
Did each broadcast of the program, including any rescheduled preemptions, occur between 6:00 AM and 10:00 PM? Yes
Does the program have serving the educational and informational needs of children ages 16 and under as a significant purpose? Yes
Type of Core Programming Regularly scheduled weekly program
Total Times Aired 26
State the number of hours the program was aired on the station's main program stream and/or a multicast stream Main Program Stream
Q1:0.0,
Q2:0.0,
Q3:0.0,
Q4:0.0
Multicast Stream
Q1:6.5,
Q2:6.5,
Q3:0.0,
Q4:0.0
Were any regular scheduled weekly programs preempted No
Length of Program 30 minutes
Age Range of Target Child Audience 13-16
For each broadcast of the program on a commercial or Class A station, did the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the E/I symbol? Yes

Digital Core Program (3 of 18) Response
Title of Program Elizabeth Stanton's Great Big World (48.2)
Did each broadcast of the program, including any rescheduled preemptions, occur between 6:00 AM and 10:00 PM? Yes
Does the program have serving the educational and informational needs of children ages 16 and under as a significant purpose? Yes
Type of Core Programming Regularly scheduled weekly program
Total Times Aired 104
State the number of hours the program was aired on the station's main program stream and/or a multicast stream Main Program Stream
Q1:0.0,
Q2:0.0,
Q3:0.0,
Q4:0.0
Multicast Stream
Q1:13.0,
Q2:13.0,
Q3:13.0,
Q4:13.0
Were any regular scheduled weekly programs preempted No
Length of Program 30 minutes
Age Range of Target Child Audience 13-16
For each broadcast of the program on a commercial or Class A station, did the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the E/I symbol? Yes

Digital Core Program (4 of 18) Response
Title of Program Tails of Valor (48.1)
Did each broadcast of the program, including any rescheduled preemptions, occur between 6:00 AM and 10:00 PM? Yes
Does the program have serving the educational and informational needs of children ages 16 and under as a significant purpose? Yes
Type of Core Programming Regularly scheduled weekly program
Total Times Aired 40
State the number of hours the program was aired on the station's main program stream and/or a multicast stream Main Program Stream
Q1:6.5,
Q2:6.5,
Q3:7.0,
Q4:0.0
Multicast Stream
Q1:0.0,
Q2:0.0,
Q3:0.0,
Q4:0.0
Were any regular scheduled weekly programs preempted No
Length of Program 30 minutes
Age Range of Target Child Audience 13-16
For each broadcast of the program on a commercial or Class A station, did the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the E/I symbol? Yes

Digital Core Program (5 of 18) Response
Title of Program Lucky Dog (48.3)
Did each broadcast of the program, including any rescheduled preemptions, occur between 6:00 AM and 10:00 PM? Yes
Does the program have serving the educational and informational needs of children ages 16 and under as a significant purpose? Yes
Type of Core Programming Short-form program less than 30 minutes in length, such as public service announcement or interstitial
Total Times Aired 39
State the number of hours the program was aired on the station's main program stream and/or a multicast stream Main Program Stream
Q1:0.0,
Q2:0.0,
Q3:0.0,
Q4:0.0
Multicast Stream
Q1:6.0,
Q2:6.5,
Q3:7.0,
Q4:0.0
Length of Program 30 minutes
Age Range of Target Child Audience 13-16
For each broadcast of the program on a commercial or Class A station, did the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the E/I symbol? Yes

Digital Core Program (6 of 18) Response
Title of Program Dragonfly TV (48.4)
Did each broadcast of the program, including any rescheduled preemptions, occur between 6:00 AM and 10:00 PM? Yes
Does the program have serving the educational and informational needs of children ages 16 and under as a significant purpose? Yes
Type of Core Programming Regularly scheduled weekly program
Total Times Aired 13
State the number of hours the program was aired on the station's main program stream and/or a multicast stream Main Program Stream
Q1:0.0,
Q2:0.0,
Q3:0.0,
Q4:0.0
Multicast Stream
Q1:0.0,
Q2:0.0,
Q3:0.0,
Q4:6.5
Were any regular scheduled weekly programs preempted No
Length of Program 30 minutes
Age Range of Target Child Audience 13-16
For each broadcast of the program on a commercial or Class A station, did the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the E/I symbol? Yes

Digital Core Program (7 of 18) Response
Title of Program State to State (48.4)
Did each broadcast of the program, including any rescheduled preemptions, occur between 6:00 AM and 10:00 PM? Yes
Does the program have serving the educational and informational needs of children ages 16 and under as a significant purpose? Yes
Type of Core Programming Regularly scheduled weekly program
Total Times Aired 53
State the number of hours the program was aired on the station's main program stream and/or a multicast stream Main Program Stream
Q1:0.0,
Q2:0.0,
Q3:0.0,
Q4:0.0
Multicast Stream
Q1:6.5,
Q2:6.5,
Q3:6.5,
Q4:7.0
Were any regular scheduled weekly programs preempted No
Length of Program 30 minutes
Age Range of Target Child Audience 13-16
For each broadcast of the program on a commercial or Class A station, did the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the E/I symbol? Yes

Digital Core Program (8 of 18) Response
Title of Program Drangonfly TV (48.1)
Did each broadcast of the program, including any rescheduled preemptions, occur between 6:00 AM and 10:00 PM? Yes
Does the program have serving the educational and informational needs of children ages 16 and under as a significant purpose? Yes
Type of Core Programming Regularly scheduled weekly program
Total Times Aired 52
State the number of hours the program was aired on the station's main program stream and/or a multicast stream Main Program Stream
Q1:6.5,
Q2:6.5,
Q3:6.5,
Q4:6.5
Multicast Stream
Q1:0.0,
Q2:0.0,
Q3:0.0,
Q4:0.0
Were any regular scheduled weekly programs preempted No
Length of Program 30 minutes
Age Range of Target Child Audience 13-16
For each broadcast of the program on a commercial or Class A station, did the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the E/I symbol? Yes

Digital Core Program (9 of 18) Response
Title of Program The Great Doctor Scott (48.1)
Did each broadcast of the program, including any rescheduled preemptions, occur between 6:00 AM and 10:00 PM? Yes
Does the program have serving the educational and informational needs of children ages 16 and under as a significant purpose? Yes
Type of Core Programming Regularly scheduled weekly program
Total Times Aired 52
State the number of hours the program was aired on the station's main program stream and/or a multicast stream Main Program Stream
Q1:6.5,
Q2:6.5,
Q3:6.5,
Q4:6.5
Multicast Stream
Q1:0.0,
Q2:0.0,
Q3:0.0,
Q4:0.0
Were any regular scheduled weekly programs preempted No
Length of Program 30 minutes
Age Range of Target Child Audience 13-16
For each broadcast of the program on a commercial or Class A station, did the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the E/I symbol? Yes

Digital Core Program (10 of 18) Response
Title of Program Henry Ford's Innovation Nation (48.3)
Did each broadcast of the program, including any rescheduled preemptions, occur between 6:00 AM and 10:00 PM? Yes
Does the program have serving the educational and informational needs of children ages 16 and under as a significant purpose? Yes
Type of Core Programming Regularly scheduled weekly program
Total Times Aired 52
State the number of hours the program was aired on the station's main program stream and/or a multicast stream Main Program Stream
Q1:0.0,
Q2:0.0,
Q3:0.0,
Q4:0.0
Multicast Stream
Q1:6.0,
Q2:6.5,
Q3:7.0,
Q4:6.5
Were any regular scheduled weekly programs preempted Yes
Number of Preemptions 1
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled 1
Number of Preemptions for Breaking News or Non-Regularly Scheduled Locally Produced Live Programming 0
Length of Program 30 minutes
Age Range of Target Child Audience 13-16
For each broadcast of the program on a commercial or Class A station, did the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the E/I symbol? Yes

Digital Preemption Programs #1

Questions Response
Date Preempted 03/18/2023
Preempted Program Originally Scheduled Air Time 10:30 AM
Preemption Reason Other (e.g., syndicated or network public affairs, sports, general audience specials, etc.)
Please Specify CBS Sports Sat/10:30AM Start
Was the preempted program rescheduled on the same program stream on which it was originally scheduled to air? Y
List date preempted program was aired (must be seven days before or seven days after the preemption) 03/25/2023
Did the station provide the required on-air notification of the schedule change? Y
Digital Core Program (11 of 18) Response
Title of Program Made In Hollywood: Teen Edition (48.1)
Did each broadcast of the program, including any rescheduled preemptions, occur between 6:00 AM and 10:00 PM? Yes
Does the program have serving the educational and informational needs of children ages 16 and under as a significant purpose? Yes
Type of Core Programming Regularly scheduled weekly program
Total Times Aired 52
State the number of hours the program was aired on the station's main program stream and/or a multicast stream Main Program Stream
Q1:6.5,
Q2:6.5,
Q3:6.5,
Q4:6.5
Multicast Stream
Q1:0.0,
Q2:0.0,
Q3:0.0,
Q4:0.0
Were any regular scheduled weekly programs preempted No
Length of Program 30 minutes
Age Range of Target Child Audience 13-16
For each broadcast of the program on a commercial or Class A station, did the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the E/I symbol? Yes

Digital Core Program (12 of 18) Response
Title of Program The Science Zone (48.4)
Did each broadcast of the program, including any rescheduled preemptions, occur between 6:00 AM and 10:00 PM? Yes
Does the program have serving the educational and informational needs of children ages 16 and under as a significant purpose? Yes
Type of Core Programming Regularly scheduled weekly program
Total Times Aired 79
State the number of hours the program was aired on the station's main program stream and/or a multicast stream Main Program Stream
Q1:0.0,
Q2:0.0,
Q3:0.0,
Q4:0.0
Multicast Stream
Q1:13.0,
Q2:13.0,
Q3:6.5,
Q4:7.0
Were any regular scheduled weekly programs preempted No
Length of Program 30 minutes
Age Range of Target Child Audience 13-16
For each broadcast of the program on a commercial or Class A station, did the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the E/I symbol? Yes

Digital Core Program (13 of 18) Response
Title of Program Sports Edition (48.1)
Did each broadcast of the program, including any rescheduled preemptions, occur between 6:00 AM and 10:00 PM? Yes
Does the program have serving the educational and informational needs of children ages 16 and under as a significant purpose? Yes
Type of Core Programming Regularly scheduled weekly program
Total Times Aired 52
State the number of hours the program was aired on the station's main program stream and/or a multicast stream Main Program Stream
Q1:6.5,
Q2:6.5,
Q3:6.5,
Q4:6.5
Multicast Stream
Q1:0.0,
Q2:0.0,
Q3:0.0,
Q4:0.0
Were any regular scheduled weekly programs preempted No
Length of Program 30 minutes
Age Range of Target Child Audience 13-16
For each broadcast of the program on a commercial or Class A station, did the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the E/I symbol? Yes

Digital Core Program (14 of 18) Response
Title of Program The World is Yours (48.4)
Did each broadcast of the program, including any rescheduled preemptions, occur between 6:00 AM and 10:00 PM? Yes
Does the program have serving the educational and informational needs of children ages 16 and under as a significant purpose? Yes
Type of Core Programming Regularly scheduled weekly program
Total Times Aired 53
State the number of hours the program was aired on the station's main program stream and/or a multicast stream Main Program Stream
Q1:0.0,
Q2:0.0,
Q3:0.0,
Q4:0.0
Multicast Stream
Q1:6.5,
Q2:6.5,
Q3:6.5,
Q4:7.0
Were any regular scheduled weekly programs preempted No
Length of Program 30 minutes
Age Range of Target Child Audience 13-16
For each broadcast of the program on a commercial or Class A station, did the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the E/I symbol? Yes

Digital Core Program (15 of 18) Response
Title of Program Lucky Dog Reunions (48.3)
Did each broadcast of the program, including any rescheduled preemptions, occur between 6:00 AM and 10:00 PM? Yes
Does the program have serving the educational and informational needs of children ages 16 and under as a significant purpose? Yes
Type of Core Programming Regularly scheduled weekly program
Total Times Aired 13
State the number of hours the program was aired on the station's main program stream and/or a multicast stream Main Program Stream
Q1:0.0,
Q2:0.0,
Q3:0.0,
Q4:0.0
Multicast Stream
Q1:0.0,
Q2:0.0,
Q3:0.0,
Q4:6.5
Were any regular scheduled weekly programs preempted No
Length of Program 30 minutes
Age Range of Target Child Audience 13-16
For each broadcast of the program on a commercial or Class A station, did the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the E/I symbol? Yes

Digital Core Program (16 of 18) Response
Title of Program Dog Tales (48.1)
Did each broadcast of the program, including any rescheduled preemptions, occur between 6:00 AM and 10:00 PM? Yes
Does the program have serving the educational and informational needs of children ages 16 and under as a significant purpose? Yes
Type of Core Programming Regularly scheduled weekly program
Total Times Aired 52
State the number of hours the program was aired on the station's main program stream and/or a multicast stream Main Program Stream
Q1:6.5,
Q2:6.5,
Q3:6.5,
Q4:6.5
Multicast Stream
Q1:0.0,
Q2:0.0,
Q3:0.0,
Q4:0.0
Were any regular scheduled weekly programs preempted No
Length of Program 30 minutes
Age Range of Target Child Audience 13-16
For each broadcast of the program on a commercial or Class A station, did the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the E/I symbol? Yes

Digital Core Program (17 of 18) Response
Title of Program Hope In The Wild (48.3)
Did each broadcast of the program, including any rescheduled preemptions, occur between 6:00 AM and 10:00 PM? Yes
Does the program have serving the educational and informational needs of children ages 16 and under as a significant purpose? Yes
Type of Core Programming Regularly scheduled weekly program
Total Times Aired 52
State the number of hours the program was aired on the station's main program stream and/or a multicast stream Main Program Stream
Q1:0.0,
Q2:0.0,
Q3:0.0,
Q4:0.0
Multicast Stream
Q1:6.0,
Q2:6.5,
Q3:7.0,
Q4:6.5
Were any regular scheduled weekly programs preempted Yes
Number of Preemptions 28
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled 28
Number of Preemptions for Breaking News or Non-Regularly Scheduled Locally Produced Live Programming 0
Length of Program 30 minutes
Age Range of Target Child Audience 13-16
For each broadcast of the program on a commercial or Class A station, did the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the E/I symbol? Yes

Digital Preemption Programs #1

Questions Response
Date Preempted 01/07/2023
Preempted Program Originally Scheduled Air Time 11:30 AM
Preemption Reason Other (e.g., syndicated or network public affairs, sports, general audience specials, etc.)
Please Specify CBS Sports Sat/11:00am start
Was the preempted program rescheduled on the same program stream on which it was originally scheduled to air? Y
List date preempted program was aired (must be seven days before or seven days after the preemption) 01/08/2023
Did the station provide the required on-air notification of the schedule change? Y

Digital Preemption Programs #2

Questions Response
Date Preempted 11/04/2023
Preempted Program Originally Scheduled Air Time 11:30 AM
Preemption Reason Other (e.g., syndicated or network public affairs, sports, general audience specials, etc.)
Please Specify CBS Sports Sat/11:00am start
Was the preempted program rescheduled on the same program stream on which it was originally scheduled to air? Y
List date preempted program was aired (must be seven days before or seven days after the preemption) 11/05/2023
Did the station provide the required on-air notification of the schedule change? Y

Digital Preemption Programs #3

Questions Response
Date Preempted 04/08/2023
Preempted Program Originally Scheduled Air Time 11:30 AM
Preemption Reason Other (e.g., syndicated or network public affairs, sports, general audience specials, etc.)
Please Specify CBS Sports Sat/11:00am start
Was the preempted program rescheduled on the same program stream on which it was originally scheduled to air? Y
List date preempted program was aired (must be seven days before or seven days after the preemption) 04/09/2023
Did the station provide the required on-air notification of the schedule change? Y

Digital Preemption Programs #4

Questions Response
Date Preempted 01/14/2023
Preempted Program Originally Scheduled Air Time 11:30 AM
Preemption Reason Other (e.g., syndicated or network public affairs, sports, general audience specials, etc.)
Please Specify CBS Sports Sat/11:00am start
Was the preempted program rescheduled on the same program stream on which it was originally scheduled to air? Y
List date preempted program was aired (must be seven days before or seven days after the preemption) 01/14/2023
Did the station provide the required on-air notification of the schedule change? Y

Digital Preemption Programs #5

Questions Response
Date Preempted 03/04/2023
Preempted Program Originally Scheduled Air Time 11:30 AM
Preemption Reason Other (e.g., syndicated or network public affairs, sports, general audience specials, etc.)
Please Specify CBS Sports Sat/11:00am start
Was the preempted program rescheduled on the same program stream on which it was originally scheduled to air? Y
List date preempted program was aired (must be seven days before or seven days after the preemption) 03/05/2023
Did the station provide the required on-air notification of the schedule change? Y

Digital Preemption Programs #6

Questions Response
Date Preempted 01/28/2023
Preempted Program Originally Scheduled Air Time 11:30 AM
Preemption Reason Other (e.g., syndicated or network public affairs, sports, general audience specials, etc.)
Please Specify CBS Sports Sat/11:00am start
Was the preempted program rescheduled on the same program stream on which it was originally scheduled to air? Y
List date preempted program was aired (must be seven days before or seven days after the preemption) 01/29/2023
Did the station provide the required on-air notification of the schedule change? Y

Digital Preemption Programs #7

Questions Response
Date Preempted 10/21/2023
Preempted Program Originally Scheduled Air Time 11:30 AM
Preemption Reason Other (e.g., syndicated or network public affairs, sports, general audience specials, etc.)
Please Specify CBS Sports Sat/11:00am start
Was the preempted program rescheduled on the same program stream on which it was originally scheduled to air? Y
List date preempted program was aired (must be seven days before or seven days after the preemption) 10/22/2023
Did the station provide the required on-air notification of the schedule change? Y

Digital Preemption Programs #8

Questions Response
Date Preempted 07/29/2023
Preempted Program Originally Scheduled Air Time 11:30 AM
Preemption Reason Other (e.g., syndicated or network public affairs, sports, general audience specials, etc.)
Please Specify CBS Sports Sat/11:00am start
Was the preempted program rescheduled on the same program stream on which it was originally scheduled to air? Y
List date preempted program was aired (must be seven days before or seven days after the preemption) 07/30/2023
Did the station provide the required on-air notification of the schedule change? Y

Digital Preemption Programs #9

Questions Response
Date Preempted 07/15/2023
Preempted Program Originally Scheduled Air Time 11:30 AM
Preemption Reason Other (e.g., syndicated or network public affairs, sports, general audience specials, etc.)
Please Specify CBS Sports Sat/11:00am start
Was the preempted program rescheduled on the same program stream on which it was originally scheduled to air? Y
List date preempted program was aired (must be seven days before or seven days after the preemption) 07/16/2023
Did the station provide the required on-air notification of the schedule change? Y

Digital Preemption Programs #10

Questions Response
Date Preempted 03/18/2023
Preempted Program Originally Scheduled Air Time 11:30 AM
Preemption Reason Other (e.g., syndicated or network public affairs, sports, general audience specials, etc.)
Please Specify CBS Sports Sat/11:00am start
Was the preempted program rescheduled on the same program stream on which it was originally scheduled to air? Y
List date preempted program was aired (must be seven days before or seven days after the preemption) 03/19/2023
Did the station provide the required on-air notification of the schedule change? Y

Digital Preemption Programs #11

Questions Response
Date Preempted 12/23/2023
Preempted Program Originally Scheduled Air Time 11:30 AM
Preemption Reason Other (e.g., syndicated or network public affairs, sports, general audience specials, etc.)
Please Specify CBS Sports Sat/11:00am start
Was the preempted program rescheduled on the same program stream on which it was originally scheduled to air? Y
List date preempted program was aired (must be seven days before or seven days after the preemption) 12/24/2023
Did the station provide the required on-air notification of the schedule change? Y

Digital Preemption Programs #12

Questions Response
Date Preempted 05/27/2023
Preempted Program Originally Scheduled Air Time 11:30 AM
Preemption Reason Other (e.g., syndicated or network public affairs, sports, general audience specials, etc.)
Please Specify CBS Sports Sat/11:00am start
Was the preempted program rescheduled on the same program stream on which it was originally scheduled to air? Y
List date preempted program was aired (must be seven days before or seven days after the preemption) 05/28/2023
Did the station provide the required on-air notification of the schedule change? Y

Digital Preemption Programs #13

Questions Response
Date Preempted 03/11/2023
Preempted Program Originally Scheduled Air Time 11:30 AM
Preemption Reason Other (e.g., syndicated or network public affairs, sports, general audience specials, etc.)
Please Specify CBS Sports Sat/11:00am start
Was the preempted program rescheduled on the same program stream on which it was originally scheduled to air? Y
List date preempted program was aired (must be seven days before or seven days after the preemption) 03/12/2023
Did the station provide the required on-air notification of the schedule change? Y

Digital Preemption Programs #14

Questions Response
Date Preempted 12/09/2023
Preempted Program Originally Scheduled Air Time 11:30 AM
Preemption Reason Other (e.g., syndicated or network public affairs, sports, general audience specials, etc.)
Please Specify CBS Sports Sat/11:00am start
Was the preempted program rescheduled on the same program stream on which it was originally scheduled to air? Y
List date preempted program was aired (must be seven days before or seven days after the preemption) 12/10/2023
Did the station provide the required on-air notification of the schedule change? Y

Digital Preemption Programs #15

Questions Response
Date Preempted 01/21/2023
Preempted Program Originally Scheduled Air Time 11:30 AM
Preemption Reason Other (e.g., syndicated or network public affairs, sports, general audience specials, etc.)
Please Specify CBS Sports Sat/11:00am start
Was the preempted program rescheduled on the same program stream on which it was originally scheduled to air? Y
List date preempted program was aired (must be seven days before or seven days after the preemption) 01/21/2023
Did the station provide the required on-air notification of the schedule change? Y

Digital Preemption Programs #16

Questions Response
Date Preempted 12/30/2023
Preempted Program Originally Scheduled Air Time 11:30 AM
Preemption Reason Other (e.g., syndicated or network public affairs, sports, general audience specials, etc.)
Please Specify CBS Sports Sat/11:00am start
Was the preempted program rescheduled on the same program stream on which it was originally scheduled to air? Y
List date preempted program was aired (must be seven days before or seven days after the preemption) 12/31/2023
Did the station provide the required on-air notification of the schedule change? Y

Digital Preemption Programs #17

Questions Response
Date Preempted 02/11/2023
Preempted Program Originally Scheduled Air Time 11:30 AM
Preemption Reason Other (e.g., syndicated or network public affairs, sports, general audience specials, etc.)
Please Specify CBS Sports Sat/11:00am start
Was the preempted program rescheduled on the same program stream on which it was originally scheduled to air? Y
List date preempted program was aired (must be seven days before or seven days after the preemption) 02/12/2023
Did the station provide the required on-air notification of the schedule change? Y

Digital Preemption Programs #18

Questions Response
Date Preempted 02/18/2023
Preempted Program Originally Scheduled Air Time 11:30 AM
Preemption Reason Other (e.g., syndicated or network public affairs, sports, general audience specials, etc.)
Please Specify CBS Sports Sat/11:00am start
Was the preempted program rescheduled on the same program stream on which it was originally scheduled to air? Y
List date preempted program was aired (must be seven days before or seven days after the preemption) 02/19/2023
Did the station provide the required on-air notification of the schedule change? Y

Digital Preemption Programs #19

Questions Response
Date Preempted 10/28/2023
Preempted Program Originally Scheduled Air Time 11:30 AM
Preemption Reason Other (e.g., syndicated or network public affairs, sports, general audience specials, etc.)
Please Specify CBS Sports Sat/11:00am start
Was the preempted program rescheduled on the same program stream on which it was originally scheduled to air? Y
List date preempted program was aired (must be seven days before or seven days after the preemption) 10/29/2023
Did the station provide the required on-air notification of the schedule change? Y

Digital Preemption Programs #20

Questions Response
Date Preempted 02/25/2023
Preempted Program Originally Scheduled Air Time 11:30 AM
Preemption Reason Other (e.g., syndicated or network public affairs, sports, general audience specials, etc.)
Please Specify CBS Sports Sat/11:00am start
Was the preempted program rescheduled on the same program stream on which it was originally scheduled to air? Y
List date preempted program was aired (must be seven days before or seven days after the preemption) 02/26/2023
Did the station provide the required on-air notification of the schedule change? Y

Digital Preemption Programs #21

Questions Response
Date Preempted 09/09/2023
Preempted Program Originally Scheduled Air Time 11:30 AM
Preemption Reason Other (e.g., syndicated or network public affairs, sports, general audience specials, etc.)
Please Specify CBS Sports Sat/11:00am start
Was the preempted program rescheduled on the same program stream on which it was originally scheduled to air? Y
List date preempted program was aired (must be seven days before or seven days after the preemption) 09/10/2023
Did the station provide the required on-air notification of the schedule change? Y

Digital Preemption Programs #22

Questions Response
Date Preempted 06/10/2023
Preempted Program Originally Scheduled Air Time 11:30 AM
Preemption Reason Other (e.g., syndicated or network public affairs, sports, general audience specials, etc.)
Please Specify CBS Sports Sat/11:00am start
Was the preempted program rescheduled on the same program stream on which it was originally scheduled to air? Y
List date preempted program was aired (must be seven days before or seven days after the preemption) 06/11/2023
Did the station provide the required on-air notification of the schedule change? Y

Digital Preemption Programs #23

Questions Response
Date Preempted 02/04/2023
Preempted Program Originally Scheduled Air Time 11:30 AM
Preemption Reason Other (e.g., syndicated or network public affairs, sports, general audience specials, etc.)
Please Specify CBS Sports Sat/11:00am start
Was the preempted program rescheduled on the same program stream on which it was originally scheduled to air? Y
List date preempted program was aired (must be seven days before or seven days after the preemption) 02/05/2023
Did the station provide the required on-air notification of the schedule change? Y

Digital Preemption Programs #24

Questions Response
Date Preempted 10/14/2023
Preempted Program Originally Scheduled Air Time 11:30 AM
Preemption Reason Other (e.g., syndicated or network public affairs, sports, general audience specials, etc.)
Please Specify CBS Sports Sat/11:00am start
Was the preempted program rescheduled on the same program stream on which it was originally scheduled to air? Y
List date preempted program was aired (must be seven days before or seven days after the preemption) 10/15/2023
Did the station provide the required on-air notification of the schedule change? Y

Digital Preemption Programs #25

Questions Response
Date Preempted 04/01/2023
Preempted Program Originally Scheduled Air Time 11:30 AM
Preemption Reason Other (e.g., syndicated or network public affairs, sports, general audience specials, etc.)
Please Specify CBS Sports Sat/11:00am start
Was the preempted program rescheduled on the same program stream on which it was originally scheduled to air? Y
List date preempted program was aired (must be seven days before or seven days after the preemption) 04/08/2023
Did the station provide the required on-air notification of the schedule change? Y

Digital Preemption Programs #26

Questions Response
Date Preempted 12/16/2023
Preempted Program Originally Scheduled Air Time 11:30 AM
Preemption Reason Other (e.g., syndicated or network public affairs, sports, general audience specials, etc.)
Please Specify CBS Sports Sat/11:00am start
Was the preempted program rescheduled on the same program stream on which it was originally scheduled to air? Y
List date preempted program was aired (must be seven days before or seven days after the preemption) 12/17/2023
Did the station provide the required on-air notification of the schedule change? Y

Digital Preemption Programs #27

Questions Response
Date Preempted 08/26/2023
Preempted Program Originally Scheduled Air Time 11:30 AM
Preemption Reason Other (e.g., syndicated or network public affairs, sports, general audience specials, etc.)
Please Specify CBS Sports Sat/11:00am start
Was the preempted program rescheduled on the same program stream on which it was originally scheduled to air? Y
List date preempted program was aired (must be seven days before or seven days after the preemption) 08/27/2023
Did the station provide the required on-air notification of the schedule change? Y

Digital Preemption Programs #28

Questions Response
Date Preempted 05/20/2023
Preempted Program Originally Scheduled Air Time 11:30 AM
Preemption Reason Other (e.g., syndicated or network public affairs, sports, general audience specials, etc.)
Please Specify CBS Sports Sat/11:00am start
Was the preempted program rescheduled on the same program stream on which it was originally scheduled to air? Y
List date preempted program was aired (must be seven days before or seven days after the preemption) 05/27/2023
Did the station provide the required on-air notification of the schedule change? Y
Digital Core Program (18 of 18) Response
Title of Program Travel Thru History (48.4)
Did each broadcast of the program, including any rescheduled preemptions, occur between 6:00 AM and 10:00 PM? Yes
Does the program have serving the educational and informational needs of children ages 16 and under as a significant purpose? Yes
Type of Core Programming Regularly scheduled weekly program
Total Times Aired 26
State the number of hours the program was aired on the station's main program stream and/or a multicast stream Main Program Stream
Q1:0.0,
Q2:0.0,
Q3:0.0,
Q4:0.0
Multicast Stream
Q1:6.5,
Q2:6.5,
Q3:0.0,
Q4:0.0
Were any regular scheduled weekly programs preempted No
Length of Program 30 minutes
Age Range of Target Child Audience 13-16
For each broadcast of the program on a commercial or Class A station, did the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the E/I symbol? Yes

Sponsored Core Programming (0)

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Liaison Contact/Other Efforts

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Name of children's programming liaison Sean Long
Address 26 N Halsted St
City Chicago
State IL
Zip 60661
Telephone Number (131) 270-5260
Email Address slong@wciu.com

Certification

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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).

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.

Sean T Long

Corporate Director of Programming


01/29/2024

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