You can get 23 free channels in ZIP 61068 (Hillcrest, IL)

Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 61068 · 2 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.

23Total Stations

2Strong (Indoor OK)

NNWMain Tower Dir.

Major Broadcast Networks Nearby

✓ ABCCBS✓ NBC✓ FOXPBSCW

Recommended Setup for This Area

Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna

You have 7 Strong/Moderate channels. An attic or 2nd-floor window antenna will lock in way more channels than a basic flat panel.

📡 VHF Alert: 3 local stations here broadcast on VHF (RF 2–13). Pick an antenna with VHF rods/elements—not a UHF-only flat square. Why this matters.

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🧭 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: NNW (343°)

Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing NNW (343°), 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.

Channel Lineup & Tower Directions for ZIP 61068

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.

Quick Filter:

Channel	Network	Station	Distance	Point Antenna	Band / RF Ch.	Estimated Signal
13	NBC	WREX Rockford, IL · Full Power	25.6 mi	NNW (340°)	High VHF RF 13	● Strong — Indoor OK
19	Local / LPTV	WSLN Freeport, IL · Full Power	24.6 mi	NNW (347°)	High VHF RF 9	● Strong — Indoor OK
17	ABC	WTVO Rockford, IL · Full Power	23.9 mi	NNW (347°)	UHF RF 16	● Moderate — Window / High Indoor
39	FOX	WQRF-TV Rockford, IL · Full Power	23.9 mi	NNW (347°)	UHF RF 36	● Moderate — Window / High Indoor
59	MyNetworkTV	WTVK Oswego, IL · Full Power	46.6 mi	S (172°)	High VHF RF 10	● Moderate — Window / High Indoor
–	Local / LPTV	WFBN-LD Rockford, IL · Low Power	24.6 mi	NNW (347°)	UHF RF 23	● Moderate — Window / High Indoor
23	Local / LPTV	WIFR-LD Rockford, IL · Low Power	24.6 mi	NNW (347°)	UHF RF 28	● Moderate — Window / High Indoor
4	CBS	WHBF-TV Rock Island, IL · Full Power	77.9 mi	WSW (250°)	Low VHF RF 4	▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic
–	Local / LPTV	W27EJ-D Sterling, IL · Low Power	28.0 mi	W (263°)	UHF RF 27	▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic
7	ABC	WLS-TV Chicago, IL · Full Power	73.7 mi	E (93°)	UHF RF 22	○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor
2	CBS	WBBM-TV Chicago, IL · Full Power	73.7 mi	E (93°)	High VHF RF 12	○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor
3	CBS	WISC-TV Madison, WI · Full Power	80.1 mi	NNW (343°)	High VHF RF 11	○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor
5	NBC	WMAQ-TV Chicago, IL · Full Power	73.7 mi	E (93°)	UHF RF 33	○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor
32	FOX	WFLD Chicago, IL · Full Power	73.7 mi	E (93°)	UHF RF 31	○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor
11	PBS	WTTW Chicago, IL · Full Power	73.7 mi	E (93°)	UHF RF 25	○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor
50	MyNetworkTV	WPWR-TV Gary, IN · Full Power	73.7 mi	E (93°)	UHF RF 31	○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor
38	ION	WCPX-TV Chicago, IL · Full Power	73.7 mi	E (93°)	UHF RF 34	○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor
66	Univision	WGBO-DT Joliet, IL · Full Power	74.2 mi	E (92°)	UHF RF 35	○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor
44	Telemundo	WSNS-TV Chicago, IL · Full Power	73.7 mi	E (93°)	UHF RF 29	○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor
9	Independent	WGN-TV Chicago, IL · Full Power	73.7 mi	E (93°)	UHF RF 19	○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor
26	Independent	WCIU-TV Chicago, IL · Full Power	73.7 mi	E (93°)	UHF RF 23	○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor
62	Independent	WJYS Hammond, IN · Full Power	73.7 mi	E (93°)	UHF RF 21	○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor
60	UniMás	WXFT-DT Aurora, IL · Full Power	73.7 mi	E (93°)	UHF RF 22	○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor

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