You can get 17 free TV channels in Bloomington, IL
1 channels are rated Strong (indoor-ready) near the center of Bloomington. Check your exact ZIP code below.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 9 Strong/Moderate channels. An attic or 2nd-floor window antenna will lock in way more channels than a basic flat panel.
🧭 Broadcast Tower Compass — Which Way to Point Your Antenna
Each dot is a local TV tower relative to your center point (● Green = Strong, ● Blue = Moderate, ● Amber = Weak).
Primary Aim Direction: WSW (243°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing WSW (243°), or aim your attic/rooftop antenna toward that compass bearing for the strongest signal lock.
After placing or moving your antenna, always run a fresh TV channel rescan.
All Free Over-the-Air TV Channels in Bloomington, IL
Sorted with Strong signals and major broadcast networks first. Channel is the virtual channel number your TV displays; Band / RF Ch. is the actual radio frequency that determines whether you need a VHF-capable antenna. How we calculate signals.
| Channel | Network | Station | Distance | Point Antenna | Band / RF Ch. | Estimated Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43 | FOX | WYZZ-TV Bloomington, IL · Full Power | 16.1 mi | NW (317°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 19 | ABC | WHOI Peoria, IL · Full Power | 32.2 mi | WNW (290°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 31 | CBS | WMBD-TV Peoria, IL · Full Power | 31.8 mi | WNW (290°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 3 | CBS | WCIA Champaign, IL · Full Power | 37.5 mi | SE (133°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 25 | NBC | WEEK-TV Peoria, IL · Full Power | 32.2 mi | WNW (290°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 17 | NBC | WAND Decatur, IL · Full Power | 36.9 mi | SSE (169°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 47 | PBS | WTVP Peoria, IL · Full Power | 33.2 mi | WNW (289°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 12 | PBS | WILL-TV Urbana, IL · Full Power | 34.1 mi | SSE (152°) | High VHF RF 9 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 23 | CW | WBUI Decatur, IL · Full Power | 37.1 mi | S (169°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 20 | NBC | WICS Springfield, IL · Full Power | 53.2 mi | SSW (209°) | UHF RF 15 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 15 | NBC | WICD Champaign, IL · Full Power | 62.4 mi | ESE (116°) | UHF RF 32 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 55 | FOX | WRSP-TV Springfield, IL · Full Power | 53.2 mi | SSW (209°) | UHF RF 16 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 27 | FOX | WCCU Urbana, IL · Full Power | 62.4 mi | ESE (116°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 59 | MyNetworkTV | WTVK Oswego, IL · Translator | 33.0 mi | WNW (291°) | UHF RF 18 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 49 | MyNetworkTV | WCIX Springfield, IL · Full Power | 55.4 mi | SSW (212°) | High VHF RF 11 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W27EQ-D Peoria, IL · Low Power | 28.5 mi | WNW (291°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WLCF-LD Decatur, IL · Low Power | 36.7 mi | S (172°) | UHF RF 17 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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