Report reflects information for the filing period ending: 2004-12-31 00:00:00.0 Filed on: 2005-01-10 18:34:33.2

Call Sign	Channel Numbers	Community of License
WCFN	49 (analog)	City	State	County	ZIP Code
		Springfield	IL	SANGAMON	62701

Licensee Name
Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc.
Network Affiliation		Nielsen DMA		Licensee World Wide Web Home Page Address (if applicable)
UPN		Champaign-Spgfld-Decatur		www.wcfnupn49.com

Facility ID			Previous Call Sign (if applicable)	License Renewal Expiration Date
42116				2005-12-01 00:00:00.0

2.		State the average number of hours of Core Programming per week broadcast by the station. See 47 C.F.R. §73.671(c).	3.00 hours
3.	(a)	Does the Licensee provide information identifying each Core Program aired on its station, including an indication of the target child audience, to publishers of program guides as required by 47 C.F.R. §73.673?	Y
	(b)	Identify publishers who were sent information in 3(a).
		The CBS Television Network provides information identifying the core programs it supplies to stations affiliated with the Network, including an indication of the target child audience, to the following publishers of program guides: TV Guide, TV Data Technologies, Tribune Media Services, and Kidsnet Media Guide and News.
4.		Complete the following for each program that you aired during the past three months that meets the definition of Core Programming. Complete chart below for each Core Program.
		Title of Analog Core Program #1 Origin BERENSTAIN BEARS SYNDICATED Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions Monday-Tuesday, 7:00am 26 0 Length of Program Age of Target Audience E/I Symbol Used As Required 30 minutes From To 3 years 6 years Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming The wonderful Berenstain Bears of classic children's book fame comes to the television screen to educate and entertain 3-6-year-olds & uses the prosocial messages about family, friends, and the problems and issues of early childhood. Focusing on family and friendship, Mama, Papa, Sister, and Brother Bear encounter a host of problems and issues important to most young children (and their parents). Ranging from why politeness matters, through not letting one's imagination control them, to why it's important to tell the truth, the Bear Cubs ask the same kinds of questions and learn the same kinds of lessons that children everywhere must grapple with. The Berenstain Bears is a series that celebrates family, friendship, and respect for others and addresses many of the questions that young children have always raised, at the same time that it engages and delights young viewers. Title of Analog Core Program #2 Origin THE LITTLES SYNDICATED Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions Wednesday-Thursday, 7:00am 26 0 Length of Program Age of Target Audience E/I Symbol Used As Required 30 minutes From To 5 years 9 years Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming This series focuses on one particular family of Littles. In their quest to become productive adults, the Littles and their friend Henry face the same kinds of problems that young children face every day. Younger and older children, boys and girls, loner and social butterflies..all can find a character with whom to identify and from whom to learn. Title of Analog Core Program #3 Origin INSPECTOR GADGET'S FIELD TRIP SYNDICATED Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions Friday-Saturday, 7:00am 27 0 Length of Program Age of Target Audience E/I Symbol Used As Required 30 minutes From To 8 years 11 years Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming Inspector Gadget's Field Trips exposes young viewers to some of the most interesting geographical and historical sights in the world. It is designed not only to teach about the larger world in which today's kids live, but more important, it is designed to engage their interest and stimulate their desire to learn more. By exposing young kids to the colorful facts, quirks, and interesting legends and lore associated with the places they visit, each episode is designed to spark viewers' imagination - to excite them with the idea of finding out more about their world. In short, the goal of Inspector Gadget's Field Trips is not only to teach kids about distant places, but to promote the belief that knowing about our complex world is both interesting and fun.

5.		Complete the following for each program that you aired during the past three months that is specifically designed to meet the educational and informational needs of children ages 16 and under, but does not meet one or more elements of the definition of Core Programming. See 47 C.F.R. §73.671. Complete chart below for each additional such educational and informational program.
		Title of Analog Non-Core Program #1 Origin THE OUTDOORSMAN WITH BUCK MCNEELY SYNDICATED Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions Sunday, 1:00pm 13 0 Length of Program Age of Target Audience 30 minutes From To 2 years 16 years Does the program have educating and informing children ages 16 and under as a significant purpose? N If Yes, does the Licensee identify each program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? N Does the Licensee provide information regarding the program, including an indication of the target child audience, to publishers of program guides consistent with 47 C.F.R. §73.673? N Description of Program The series is hosted by Outdoorsman International founder Buck McNeeley. An international adventurer, dedicated conversationist and game management proponent, Buck promotes the enjoyment of the great outdoors for kids of all ages. Environmental and conversation issues, teaching kids & people of all ages about wildlife, hunting, fishing, ethics and respect for nature and a celebration of the sporting lifestyle are important aspects of the format. Date and Time Aired (if preempted and rescheduled)

6.		List Core Programs, if any, aired by other analog stations that are sponsored by the Licensee and that meet the criteria set forth in 47 C.F.R. §73.671. Also indicate whether the amount of total Core Programming broadcast by another station increased.
		[There are no analog sponsored core program broadcast reports.] [There are no analog sponsored core program detail reports.]

7.	(a)	State the average number of hours of Core Programming per week broadcast by the station on its main program stream.
	(b)	Did the Licensee broadcast on its main digital program stream the same Children's Core Programming provided on its analog channel?
	(c)	If Yes to 7(b), the Licensee certifies that the representations and children's program information provided with respect to its analog channel apply equally with respect to its main digital program stream.
		If No to 7(c), submit as an Exhibit a Statement of Explanation.
8.	(a)	State the average number of hours per week of free over-the-air digital video programming broadcast by the station on other than its main program stream.
	(b)	State the average number of hours per week of Core Programming broadcast by the station on other than its main program stream. See 47 C.F.R. §73.671.
9.	(a)	Does the Licensee provide information identifying each Core Program aired on its station, including an indication of the target child audience, to publishers of program guides as required by 47 C.F.R. §73.673?
	(b)	Identify publishers who were sent information in 9(a).
10.		Complete the following for each program that you aired during the past three months that meets the definition of Core Programming. Complete chart below for each Core Program.
		[There are no digital core program reports.]
11.	(a)	Does the Licensee certify that at least 50% of the Core Programming counted toward meeting the additional programming guideline (applied to free video programming aired on other than the main program stream) did not consist of program episodes that had already aired within the previous seven days either on the station's main program stream or on another of the station's free digital program streams?
	(b)	If No, submit as an Exhibit a Statement of Explanation setting forth the number of repeats in excess of the repeat limit and the times and dates the episodes involved were aired.

12.		Complete the following for each program that you aired during the past three months that is specifically designed to meet the educational and informational needs of children ages 16 and under, but does not meet one or more elements of the definition of Core Programming. See 47 C.F.R. §73.671. Complete chart below for each additional such educational and information program.
		[There are no digital non-core program reports.]

13.		List Core Programs, if any, aired by other stations that are sponsored by the Licensee and that meet the criteria set forth in 47 C.F.R. §73.671. Also indicate whether the amount of total Core Programming broadcast by another station increased.
		[There are no digital sponsored core program broadcast reports.] [There are no digital sponsored core program detail reports.]

14.		Complete the following for each analog and digital program that you plan to air for the next quarter that meets the definition of Core Programming. Complete chart below for each Core Program, identifying whether it is to be broadcast on the station's analog or digital channel or both channels.
		Title of Planned Core Program #1 Origin BERENSTAIN BEARS SYNDICATED Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired Monday-Tuesday, 7:00am 26 Length of Program Age of Target Audience 30 minutes From To 3 years 6 years Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming The wonderful Berenstain Bears of classic children's book fame comes to the television screen to educate and entertain 3-6-year-olds & uses the prosocial messages about family, friends, and the problems and issues of early childhood. Focusing on family and friendship, Mama, Papa, Sister, and Brother Bear encounter a host of problems and issues important to most young children (and their parents). Ranging from why politeness matters, through not letting one's imagination control them, to why it's important to tell the truth, the Bear Cubs ask the same kinds of questions and learn the same kinds of lessons that children everywhere must grapple with. The Berenstain Bears is a series that celebrates family, friendship, and respect for others and addresses many of the questions that young children have always raised, at the same time that it engages and delights young viewers. Title of Planned Core Program #2 Origin THE LITTLES SYNDICATED Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired Wednesday-Thursday, 7:00am 26 Length of Program Age of Target Audience 30 minutes From To 5 years 9 years Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming This series focuses on one particular family of Littles. In their quest to become productive adults, the Littles and their friend Henry face the same kinds of problems that young children face every day. Younger and older children, boys and girls, loner and social butterflies..all can find a character with whom to identify and from whom to learn. Title of Planned Core Program #3 Origin INSPECTOR GADGET SYNDICATED Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired Friday-Saturday, 7:00am 25 Length of Program Age of Target Audience 30 minutes From To 8 years 11 years Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming Inspector Gadget's Field Trips exposes young viewers to some of the most interesting geographical and historical sights in the world. It is designed not only to teach about the larger world in which today's kids live, but more important, it is designed to engage their interest and stimulate their desire to learn more. By exposing young kids to the colorful facts, quirks, and interesting legends and lore associated with the places they visit, each episode is designed to spark viewers' imagination - to excite them with the idea of finding out more about their world. In short, the goal of Inspector Gadget's Field Trips is not only to teach kids about distant places, but to promote the belief that knowing about our complex world is both interesting and fun.
15.		Does the Licensee publicize the existence and location of the station's Children's Television Programming Reports (FCC 398) as required by 47 C.F.R. §73.3526(e)(11)(iii)?	Y
16.		Identify the licensee's children's programming liaison.
		Name Telephone Number WCFN - Russ Hamilton (217) 356-8333 Address E-mail Address 509 S. Neil Street rhamilton@wcia.com City State ZIP Code Champaign IL
17.		Include any other comments or information you want the Commission to consider in evaluating your compliance with the Children's Television Act (or use this space for supplemental explanations). This may include information on any other non-core educational and informational programming that you aired this quarter or plan to air during the next quarter, or any existing or proposed non-broadcast efforts that will enhance the educational and informational value of such programming to children. See 47 C.F.R. §73.671, NOTES 2 and 3.
		The station regularly airs a number of PSAs which serve the educational and informational needs of children 16 years of age and under.
		WILLFUL FALSE STATEMENTS MADE ON THIS FORM ARE PUNISHABLE BY FINE AND/OR IMPRISONMENT (U.S. CODE, TITLE 18, SECTION 1001), AND/OR REVOCATION OF ANY STATION LICENSE OR CONSTRUCTION PERMIT (U.S. CODE, TITLE 47, SECTION 312(a)(1)), AND/OR FORFEITURE (U.S. CODE, TITLE 47, SECTION 503). I certify that the statements in this application are true, complete, and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief, and are made in good faith.
		Name of Licensee Signature Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc. Date January 10, 2005