How to watch games that are on WCIU

Posted on May 4th, 2009 by Corey

For those of you that are outside Chicago, but for some reason declared in the “Chicago market” by the powers that be, Cubs games that are televised on WCIU are very frustrating.  Last time I checked, over-the-air antennas in Bloomington, Moline and Des Moines could not pick up Chicago stations.  We discussed this on Saturday’s episode of the Ivy Envy Podcast.

I decided to find a way for you all to watch tonight’s game with the Giants.  It appears that I may have accomplished that goal.

I tested it on a few other games and it seems to work.  If it looks messed up at first, hang with it.  I’m guessing that it will run more smoothly if you have a fast internet connection.

Go to:  http://www.hdlounge.net/

Click on the “Channel 4″ tab.

If it does not work, click on the Troubleshoot Guide.

Then just follow the directions and download the plug-in.
***Edit*** I think Troubleshooting Guide will come up prior to the gametime. Try again when the game is starting.
I just followed the prompts and it appears to be working.   Hopefully this allows you to enjoy tonight’s game.

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6 Responses to “How to watch games that are on WCIU”

  1. jimmy, on May 4th, 2009 at 6:43 pm Said:

    I am currently enjoying tonights game. Lets see how long the game itself will be enjoyable.

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  2. Corey, on May 4th, 2009 at 6:48 pm Said:

    I don’t know about you, but mine is so choppy I can’t hardly suffer through it. I will soon give up and listen to Ron and his non-analysis.

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  3. Corey, on May 4th, 2009 at 6:53 pm Said:

    As the first inning finally came a close with Reed Johnson leaving the bases loaded, I clicked refresh to see where the game is now.

    It was magically the top of the 3rd inning.
    However, now it’s not nearly as choppy.

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  4. jimmy, on May 4th, 2009 at 7:50 pm Said:

    I may subscribe to gameday audio so I can listen to the broadcasts. Right now I am watching at school so it’s pretty good quality. If there is a game next saturday I can watch it in class.

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  5. Corey, on May 4th, 2009 at 7:53 pm Said:

    You know, I think there is somewhere you can listen to radio broadcasts for free.

    When we’re out in CA this summer, I’m going to subscribe to the MLB.com tv thing so I can see the non-WGN games.

    You’re welcome over in Fountain Valley to watch the games with me anytime.

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  6. Ivy Envy » More on watching games that aren’t televised in your area., on May 5th, 2009 at 8:00 am Said:

    [...] you missed it, I let everyone know how to watch the WCIU game last night. Let me know how it worked for you. I’m just curious. It was pretty choppy on my end. Though [...]

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