Trib's CW Affiliate WGN-TV to Expand Local News Coverage

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WGN-TV, Tribune’s CW affiliate in Chicago, announced plans Monday (July 7) to expand its local news coverage this September, adding an early newscast and lengthening its midday news.

WGN Evening News gives Chicagoans a local news alternative to the major affiliates, which air their network newscasts 5:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. The newscast will be co-anchored by Mark Suppelsa, who is joining the station, and Allison Payne.

WGN Midday News will begin a half-hour earlier, airing 11:30 a.m.

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