You can get 18 free channels in ZIP 61742 (Eureka, IL)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 61742 · 7 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
7 stations arrive with a Strong signal here. Place a quality indoor antenna near a window or wall facing the towers.
🧭 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: W (272°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing W (272°), 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 61742
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | ABC | WHOI Peoria, IL · Full Power | 14.5 mi | W (269°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 31 | CBS | WMBD-TV Peoria, IL · Full Power | 13.9 mi | W (270°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 25 | NBC | WEEK-TV Peoria, IL · Full Power | 14.5 mi | W (269°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 43 | FOX | WYZZ-TV Bloomington, IL · Full Power | 5.0 mi | E (81°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 47 | PBS | WTVP Peoria, IL · Full Power | 15.6 mi | W (269°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 59 | MyNetworkTV | WTVK Oswego, IL · Translator | 15.0 mi | W (274°) | UHF RF 18 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | W27EQ-D Peoria, IL · Low Power | 10.7 mi | W (265°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 3 | CBS | WCIA Champaign, IL · Full Power | 56.7 mi | SE (130°) | UHF RF 34 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 17 | NBC | WAND Decatur, IL · Full Power | 52.5 mi | SSE (154°) | UHF RF 20 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 20 | NBC | WICS Springfield, IL · Full Power | 58.2 mi | S (190°) | UHF RF 15 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 55 | FOX | WRSP-TV Springfield, IL · Full Power | 58.2 mi | S (190°) | UHF RF 16 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 12 | PBS | WILL-TV Urbana, IL · Full Power | 52.0 mi | SE (142°) | High VHF RF 9 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 23 | CW | WBUI Decatur, IL · Full Power | 52.6 mi | SSE (154°) | UHF RF 22 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 8 | ABC | WQAD-TV Moline, IL · Full Power | 74.3 mi | NW (309°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 4 | CBS | WHBF-TV Rock Island, IL · Full Power | 88.9 mi | NW (316°) | Low VHF RF 4 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 15 | NBC | WICD Champaign, IL · Full Power | 81.6 mi | ESE (118°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 49 | MyNetworkTV | WCIX Springfield, IL · Full Power | 59.7 mi | SSW (192°) | High VHF RF 11 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WSIO-LD Peoria, IL · Low Power | 22.3 mi | WNW (289°) | UHF RF 33 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Eureka, IL Free TV Channels (5.5 mi from ZIP 61742 center) · Browse all Illinois cities & ZIPs.
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