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11 actions matching “WLS-TV”

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StationServiceActionTypeCommunityDateLinks
WLSRFacility ID 49514FMPendingTransfer of ControlGalesburg, ILThu Oct 8, 2026
WLSRFacility ID 49514FMGrantedTransfer of ControlGalesburg, ILThu Oct 8, 2026
WLS-TVFacility ID 73226Full-Power TVGrantedSpecial Temporary AuthorityChicago, ILWed Sep 2, 2026
WLSSFacility ID 59126AMAccepted for FilingNotification of ConsummationSarasota, FLMon Aug 24, 2026
WLS-TVFacility ID 73226Full-Power TVPendingSpecial Temporary AuthorityChicago, ILFri Aug 21, 2026
WLSFacility ID 73227AMPendingAmendmentChicago, ILMon Aug 17, 2026
WLSFacility ID 73227AMGrantedAmendmentChicago, ILMon Aug 17, 2026
WLS-FMFacility ID 73228FMPendingAmendmentChicago, ILMon Aug 17, 2026
WLS-FMFacility ID 73228FMGrantedAmendmentChicago, ILMon Aug 17, 2026
WLS-FMFacility ID 73228FMGrantedRequest for ExtensionChicago, ILMon Aug 3, 2026
WLS-FMFacility ID 73228FMPendingRequest for ExtensionChicago, ILFri Jul 31, 2026

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