ABC7 Chicago

Stream ABC7 Eyewitness News and get customized breaking news and weather alerts.

ABC7 Chicago: Live News & Weather Alerts

"ABC7 Chicago" is an Android app that allows users to watch live Eyewitness News, receive breaking news alerts, and access personalized weather updates. With 24/7 live streaming, users can explore news topics, stay informed on their interests, and get real-time weather alerts tailored to their locations. The app features a unique feed for personalized news and the ability to browse videos from past broadcasts, ensuring users never miss important updates.

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App stats

By: Disney

Users: 540,113

597

Rating: 4.16

(12,510)

3 new ratings

Version: VARY (Last updated: 2024-12-14)

Creation date: 2013-05-17

Email: AB*****@abc.com

URLs: Website ,Privacy policy

Permissions

Location: approximate location (network-based)

Wi-Fi connection information: view Wi-Fi connections

Other:

read TV channel/program information
write TV channel/program information
receive data from Internet
view network connections
full network access
run at startup
prevent device from sleeping

Ranking

# 84,323 ▼ 98

Other rankings

#79 in News and magazines (Free) ▲ 45

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App summary

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Watch Eyewitness News live and get breaking news alerts with the ABC7 Chicago app. Stay updated with the latest local and national news and the AccuWeather forecast, Get more live video than ever before with the 24/7 live stream.

WATCH
- Watch Eyewitness News Live on the 24/7 streaming channel
- Looking for videos that aired in a newscast or entire newscasts you might have missed? Find those under the "videos" tab
- Use the “picture in picture” feature to watch live video while you use other apps on your phone

EXPLORE
- Find a news story by entering a keyword into the search bar
- Browse news by topic, including I-Team, Safety Tracker, Politics and more!

WEATHER
- Easily choose your locations to get hourly conditions and 7-day forecast
- Get real-time Doppler maps along with detailed weather information
- Get weather and traffic alerts for severe conditions so you’re always up-to-date before you go

MY NEWS
- Stay informed on stories that matter to you by choosing topics you care about
-“My News” builds a unique feed just for you based on interests and locations you choose
- Choose customized alerts for topics and locations you care about, from entertainment news to sports updates and everything in between

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Google Play Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.

Pros

Customizable interface and ability to read specific stories
Accurate daily weather forecasts and helpful weather videos
Organized by region for easier navigation

Cons

Frequent crashing and freezing of the app
Issues with notifications leading to blank pages or incorrect articles
Overly long commercials compared to news content
Difficult navigation and poor user interface after recent updates
Persistent bugs and glitches affecting user experience

Most mentioned

App crashes and freezes frequently
Blank pages when clicking on notifications
New interface complicates navigation and usability
Long commercials with poor playback
Issues with article links from notifications

User reviews

Borked on GoogleTV after the last update. I don't mind requiring a login but the app has become touchscreen only. 8/23: last update fixed issues on GoogleTV. THANK YOU. Five stars!

Mark Cleofe, 2024-08-23

Ever since the latest update, this app keeps putting my phone to sleep 😤 I listen to the news when I shower and get ready for work in the mornings. Also have it playing in the background in my office. It is NOT a timer issue with my phone. The abc7 app is the only one that puts both my phone and tablet to sleep while I am actively watching or listening to it. Netflix, Prime, etc. do not do that. I can watch/listen to entire movies on other apps just fine. But not this one.

Tonya Morrison, 2024-04-03

9/8/23--new interface easier to read, addressed memory leak. But they removed ability to go directly from one article to the next, making reading news tedious. Filter setting on My News doesn't hold, must turn off unwanted choices (videos and galleries in my case) every time it's used. There's too much non-local (but local to elsewhere, like small towns in southern states) news for an app that specifies Chicago. Articles still full of typos, headlines often don't reflect content accurately.