WGN on YouTube TV: A Tale of Triumph (and Past Annoyance) for Chicagoans
Ah, Chicago. City of Broad Shoulders, Deep Dish Dreams, and... the burning question that once plagued every cord-cutter: Can you even get WGN on YouTube TV?
For a while there, my friends, things were bleak. You craved a dose of WGN Morning News' wacky weather forecasts (will it be blizzarding hot dogs or a sprinkle of Italian beef?). You yearned for the legendary sports coverage (because let's face it, sometimes national broadcasts just don't understand the sheer importance of a good Cubbie win). But YouTube TV, that provider of many a streaming dream, seemed to be holding out on this crucial Chicago classic.
The Dark Days (Thankfully Abbreviated)
There was a time, not too long ago, when the answer to our WGN woes was a resounding no. We, the cord-cutting masses, were forced to wander the internet wastelands, muttering about cable monopolies and the good ol' days of rabbit ears. It was a trying time, folks.
A Light at the End of the Tunnel (Thankfully Not a Deep Dish)
But fear not, my fellow Chicagoans! For in June of 2023, YouTube TV finally saw the error of its ways and struck a deal with the Nexstar gods (or at least their media conglomerate representatives). This meant that WGN, in all its glorious local news and Cub-lovin' glory, became available on YouTube TV!
Party Like It's 2023 (Because That's When We Won)
So, can you get WGN on YouTube TV now? Let me answer that with a hearty YES (and maybe a celebratory hot dog). Now you can enjoy all your favorite Windy City programming without the hassle of traditional cable.
The Moral of the Story?
There you have it, folks. A cautionary tale of perseverance and the eventual triumph of local news cravings. So fire up your YouTube TV, settle in for some WGN goodness, and remember: sometimes, the things we want most do come true (especially if they involve watching the Cubs win... or at least argue about questionable calls).
