What Happened To WGN On DirecTV?

What's Happening

Nexstar Media Group owns the network that once filled screens with classic reruns and original shows for years. Then came the big change in March 2021: WGN America became NewsNation, a 24/7 national news channel. The WGN call letters didn’t disappear—they’re still alive in Chicago through WGN-TV (channel 9), which keeps serving the city with local news. DirecTV users lost the old WGN America feed during this switch, but NewsNation took over on channel 307.

Step-by-Step Solution

1. Find NewsNation on DirecTV: Just flip to channel 307 on your receiver.
2. Watch WGN Chicago local news: If you’re in Chicago, grab an over-the-air antenna and tune to channel 9.
3. Stream NewsNation anywhere: Grab the NewsNation app or check Hulu, Sling TV, fuboTV, or Vidgo to see if they carry it.

If This Didn’t Work

• Over-the-air antenna: Make sure you’re close enough to pick up WGN-TV’s signal to get local news without paying for cable.
• Streaming services: See if your current plan includes NewsNation—services like Vidgo and AT&T Now usually do.
• NewsNation’s website: Head to www.newsnationnow.com for free live streams and on-demand clips.

Prevention Tips

• Bookmark NewsNation’s channel (307) in your DirecTV favorites so you can jump right to it.
• If you live in Chicago, an over-the-air antenna keeps WGN-TV’s local news coming no matter what happens to your cable lineup.
• Follow NewsNation on social media (@NewsNationNow) for instant updates on where to find the channel and any platform changes.