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Fill A Bag, Fill A Bus: Let's End Hunger in Chicago

It's time to run it back! CW26 has partnered with MeTV FM, the CTA, Jewel-Osco, the Greater Chicago Food Depository, and Butcher Boy Cooking Oils for our annual 'Fill A Bag, Fill A Bus' food drive to end hunger in Chicago. Make a difference and donate NOW.

November 27, 2023 12:00AM

Friday and Saturday watch IHSA Championship Football: Featuring 9 Schools from the Chicago Viewing Area!

It’s the moment you’ve all been waiting for high school football fans! This Thanksgiving weekend, watch our local, live coverage of the IHSA State Finals Class 1A-8A Football Championships. Watch the Class 1A-4A Championships Friday, November 24 on The U, and the Class 5A-8A Championships Saturday, November 25 on CW26.

November 20, 2023 10:17AM

Watch the 89th Annual Chicago Thanksgiving Parade Live on CW26

Thanksgiving morning, continue the tradition and watch the annual Chicago Thanksgiving Parade beginning at 8A live on CW26.

November 15, 2023 11:22AM

Happy Thanksgiving from Maury Povich!

If anyone knows the importance of family, it's Maury Povich! Happy Thanksgiving from Maury and CW26.

November 13, 2023 6:00PM

Batavia takes on Mount Carmel Saturday on Game of the Week

This Saturday, tune in for LIVE coverage of the IHSA 7A Football Playoff Semifinal on Game of the Week. Watch as #4 ranked Batavia takes on #2 ranked Mount Carmel, Saturday, November 18 at 4P on CW26.

November 13, 2023 4:39PM

Chicago Food To Go Episode 417: Sandwiches, Korean, Fried Chicken & More!

This week on Chicago Food To Go, we check out a spot serving up grab-and-go Korean, then we visit the burbs for mouthwatering and authentic Italian.

November 13, 2023 3:01PM

Get to know IHSA Play-by-Play Announcer Dave Bernhard

As our live IHSA coverage of the 2023 Football State Finals inches closer and closer, get to know one of the distinguished members of our broadcast team, Dave Bernhard.

November 8, 2023 2:28PM

Saturday Night is Movie Night on CW26

This weekend, enjoy a movie from the comfort of your own couch in another CW26 Saturday Prime Movie! Up next, watch the 2012 Tyler Perry comedy, Madea's Witness Protection.

November 7, 2023 6:00PM

Game of the Week Presents the IHSA 8A Football Playoff Quarterfinal

We are in the IHSA State Finals ‘state’ of mind with LIVE coverage of the IHSA 8A Football Playoff Quarterfinal where it's Barrington vs. Maine South Saturday, November 11 at 5P on CW26.

November 7, 2023 5:31PM

Chicago Food To Go Episode 416: Waffles, Empanadas, BBQ & More!

This week on Chicago Food To Go, learn about the secret to Empanada Mama's tasty empanadas, and check out the newest game day treats at the United Center.

October 26, 2023 10:12AM