chicago news October 9, 2023 6:51 am WMAQ Celebrates 75 Years It looked and sounded a lot different on Oct. 8, 1948, when WMAQ had its first broadcast. Here’s a look back as WMAQ celebrates 75 years on the air. Local 2:32 Chicago's Forecast: Bitter Cold Temperatures 2:30 CHICAGO FORECAST: Bitter Cold Sticks Around 2:26 CHICAGO FORECAST: Bitterly Cold Start To The Week 2:33 Chicago's Forecast: Cold Weather Comes Back 2:06 CHICAGO FORECAST: Snow Showers Wind Down Through The Afternoon & Evening