Report reflects information for the filing period ending: 2005-06-30 00:00:00.0 Filed on: 2005-07-11 16:17:54.683

Call Sign	Channel Numbers	Community of License
WCIA	3 (analog)	City	State	County	ZIP Code
		Champaign	IL	CHAMPAIGN	61820

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

Facility ID			Previous Call Sign (if applicable)	License Renewal Expiration Date
42124				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 LAZYTOWN NETWORK Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions Saturday, 8:00am 13 0 Length of Program Age of Target Audience E/I Symbol Used As Required 30 minutes From To 2 years 11 years Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming This program is anchored by Sportacus, a fit and agile hero, whose "kryptonite" is sugar, which makes him instantly lethargic. Sportacus and the program's cast of child characters are challenged in each episode with an issue or dilemma, and are opposed in their attempts to complete their mission by Robbie Rotten, who seeks to return Lazytown to its former lazy ways. The program seeks to impart to preschool and early school-aged children the importance of healthy living, and to help them understand the value of developing sound eating and physical exercise habits, while also providing them positive messages about friendship, empathy, self-respect, truthfulness and other age-appropriate life lessons. Title of Analog Core Program #2 Origin MISS SPIDER'S SUNNY PATCH FRIENDS NETWORK Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions Saturday, 8:30am 13 0 Length of Program Age of Target Audience E/I Symbol Used As Required 30 minutes From To 2 years 5 years Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming This program, based on the series by David Kirk, follows the adventures of Miss Spider's children and their friends, a hodge-podge of bug creatures of all types. Under the warm and attentive guidance of their parents, the spider children learn that showing kindness toward and understanding of others can be an effective tool in solving problems. In addition to their pro-social storylines, the episodes also include lessons in "backyard biology." The educational objectives of the program are to help children learn the value of being part of a loving, supportive family, and understand the role of family and friends as they begin to engage in new personal and social experiences beyond the home. Title of Analog Core Program #3 Origin THE BACKYARDIGANS NETWORK Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions Saturday, 9:00am 13 0 Length of Program Age of Target Audience E/I Symbol Used As Required 30 minutes From To 2 years 5 years Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming This program centers on three preschool friends, who play together after school in a barrier-less backyard behind their adjacent homes. In each episode, the children imagine an adventure, and their yard is transformed into the setting for the action. The program uses both original and well-known songs to reveal emotion, explicate character and advance the stories. The educational objectives of the program are to nuture children's interest in music, dance and imaginative storytelling, and to use these creative arts to foster children's cognitive and emotional development. Title of Analog Core Program #4 Origin DORA THE EXPLORER NETWORK Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions Saturday, 9:30am 13 0 Length of Program Age of Target Audience E/I Symbol Used As Required 30 minutes From To 2 years 5 years Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming In this series seven-year-old Dora and her monkey travel companion Boots invite the audience to join them each week on a journey in which they will have to overcome various obstacles to reach an end goal. The series uses a CD-ROM/on-line adventure game format to encourage a variety of problem-solving strategies. The objectives of this program are to assist children in developing their problem-solving skills, reinforce their emerging cognitive skills, and make computers more familiar to them by introducing and using the conventions and vocabulary of computer games. Title of Analog Core Program #5 Origin LITTLE BILL NETWORK Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions Saturday, 10:00am 13 0 Length of Program Age of Target Audience E/I Symbol Used As Required 30 minutes From To 2 years 11 years Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming This is an animated series based on children's books written by Bill Cosby that examines life through the eyes of a five-year-old boy eager to understand his world. Each episode contains two stories in which Little Bill is faced with a challenge or problem, whether emotional, social or physical, he must solve. The objectives of this series are to encourage children to value themselves and the love and support of their family, friends and community, and to help them develop their social skills and ethical values by dealing with the conflicts in their lives with fairness and creativity. Title of Analog Core Program #6 Origin BLUE'S CLUES NETWORK Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions Saturday, 10:30am 13 0 Length of Program Age of Target Audience E/I Symbol Used As Required 30 minutes From To 2 years 5 years Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming In this series, a young adult host - together with Blue, a puppy whose personality and actions mirror those of a preschooler - brings viewers a variety of games, themes and concepts that are based on an age-appropriate educational curriculum. The program follows a narrative format, in which the host elicits contributions from the viewer to answer questions and move the action forward. The program's objectives include encouraging preschoolers to actively explore the world around them, fostering their problem-solving skills and independent reasoning, and creating a foundation of confidence and optimism for future learning.

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.
		[There are no analog non-core program reports.]

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 LAZYTOWN NETWORK Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired Saturday, 8:00am 13 Length of Program Age of Target Audience 30 minutes From To 2 years 11 years Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming This program is anchored by Sportacus, a fit and agile hero, whose "kryptonite" is sugar, which makes him instantly lethargic. Sportacus and the program's cast of child characters are challenged in each episode with an issue or dilemma, and are opposed in their attempts to complete their mission by Robbie Rotten, who seeks to return Lazytown to its former lazy ways. The program seeks to impart to preschool and early school-aged children the importance of healthy living, and to help them understand the value of developing sound eating and physical exercise habits, while also providing them positive messages about friendship, empathy, self-respect, truthfulness and other age-appropriate life lessons. Title of Planned Core Program #2 Origin MISS SPIDER'S SUNNY PATCH FRIENDS NETWORK Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired Saturday, 8:30am 2 Length of Program Age of Target Audience 30 minutes From To 2 years 5 years Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming This program, based on the series by David Kirk, follows the adventures of Miss Spider's children and their friends, a hodge-podge of bug creatures of all types. Under the warm and attentive guidance of their parents, the spider children learn that showing kindness toward and understanding of others can be an effective tool in solving problems. In addition to their pro-social storylines, the episodes also include lessons in "backyard biology." The educational objectives of the program are to help children learn the value of being part of a loving, supportive family, and understand the role of family and friends as they begin to engage in new personal and social experiences beyond the home. Title of Planned Core Program #3 Origin THE BACKYARDIGANS NETWORK Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired Saturday, 9:00am 13 Length of Program Age of Target Audience 30 minutes From To 2 years 5 years Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming This program centers on three preschool friends, who play together after school in a barrier-less backyard behind their adjacent homes. In each episode, the children imagine an adventure, and their yard is transformed into the setting for the action. The program uses both original and well-known songs to reveal emotion, explicate character and advance the stories. The educational objectives of the program are to nuture children's interest in music, dance and imaginative storytelling, and to use these creative arts to foster children's cognitive and emotional development. Title of Planned Core Program #4 Origin DORA THE EXPLORER NETWORK Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired Saturday, 9:30am 13 Length of Program Age of Target Audience 30 minutes From To 2 years 5 years Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming In this series seven-year-old Dora and her monkey travel companion Boots invite the audience to join them each week on a journey in which they will have to overcome various obstacles to reach an end goal. The series uses a CD-ROM/on-line adventure game format to encourage a variety of problem-solving strategies. The objectives of this program are to assist children in developing their problem-solving skills, reinforce their emerging cognitive skills, and make computers more familiar to them by introducing and using the conventions and vocabulary of computer games. Title of Planned Core Program #5 Origin LITTLE BILL NETWORK Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired Saturday, 10:00am 13 Length of Program Age of Target Audience 30 minutes From To 2 years 11 years Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming This is an animated series based on children's books written by Bill Cosby that examines life through the eyes of a five-year-old boy eager to understand his world. Each episode contains two stories in which Little Bill is faced with a challenge or problem, whether emotional, social or physical, he must solve. The objectives of this series are to encourage children to value themselves and the love and support of their family, friends and community, and to help them develop their social skills and ethical values by dealing with the conflicts in their lives with fairness and creativity. Title of Planned Core Program #6 Origin BLUE'S CLUES NETWORK Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired Saturday, 10:30am 13 Length of Program Age of Target Audience 30 minutes From To 2 years 5 years Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming In this series, a young adult host - together with Blue, a puppy whose personality and actions mirror those of a preschooler - brings viewers a variety of games, themes and concepts that are based on an age-appropriate educational curriculum. The program follows a narrative format, in which the host elicits contributions from the viewer to answer questions and move the action forward. Title of Planned Core Program #7 Origin GO, DIEGO, GO NETWORK Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired Saturday, 8:30am 11 Length of Program Age of Target Audience 30 minutes From To 2 years 5 years Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming Go, Diego, Go is an interactive, informational series designed for preschool and early school-age children, in which Diego, a Latino eight year old who loves nature and animals, teams up with viewers to learn scientific facts and develop strategies in order to rescue animals in each episode. In addition to imparting knowledge about animals, their characteristics and habitats, the program also introduces children to Spanish words, which the viewer is asked to then use strategically, and to Latin American music, folktales and traditions. The educational objectives of the program are to provide children imaginative stories, through which they can develop knowledge of and concern for animals, their habitats, our environment, and to introduce them to another language and culture. By actively involving children in the resolution of each challenge, the program also seeks to impart to them to the importance of strategic thinking, cooperation and teamwork in problem-solving.
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 WCIA - 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 airs a number of PSAs which serve the education and informational needs of children 16 years and under. In addition, the station airs more than 50 hours a week of local and network news, sports, and features that can further the development of the cognitive and intellectual needs of older children. "Kidscast" - Every Friday morning a child in the viewing area (10-13 years old) has the opportunity to help report the weathercast live on air during the morning newscast.
		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 July 11, 2005