Report reflects information for the filing period ending: 2006-06-30 00:00:00.0 Filed on: 2006-07-07 16:02:35.836

Call Sign	Channel Numbers	Community of License
WCFN	49 (analog)	City	State	County	ZIP Code
		Springfield	IL	SANGAMON	62704

Licensee Name
Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc.
Network Affiliation		Nielsen DMA		Licensee World Wide Web Home Page Address (if applicable)
UPN		Champaign-Spgfld-Decatur		www.wcfn.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).	3.50 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 UPN 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 STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE SYNDICATED Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions Monday, 7:00am 13 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 Strawberry Shortcake uses the highly popular, much loved characters who populate Strawberry Land to model prosocial beliefs and behaviors to young children. As Strawberry and her many friends explore the richly-imagined world of Strawberry they discover adventure, delight, fantasy, whimsy, humor, excitement, and music. And of course, they also encounter occasional problems. Title of Analog Core Program #2 Origin THE LITTLES SYNDICATED Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions Tuesday & Wednesday, 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 kind of problems that children face every day. Younger and older children, boys and girls, all can find a character to identify with. Title of Analog Core Program #3 Origin INSPECTOR GADGET'S FIELD TRIPS SYNDICATED Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions Thursday-Saturday, 7:00am 39 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 georgraphical and historical sights in the world. It is designed not only to teach the larger world in which today's kids live, but more importantly, it is designed to engage in their interest and stimulate their desire to learn more. The goal of the 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. Title of Analog Core Program #4 Origin TEENS KIDS NEWS SYNDICATED Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions Saturday, 7:30am 13 0 Length of Program Age of Target Audience E/I Symbol Used As Required 30 minutes From To 12 years 16 years Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming The mission of Teen Kids News is to produce a weekly news program that provides information and news to kids in a manner that is educational as well as highly entertaining. The focus of the program is young people, always letting them tell their stories in their own words. This program serves the audience in a way that makes a real difference in their lives.

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 STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE SYNDICATED Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired Monday, 7:00am 9 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 Strawberry Shortcake uses the highly popular, much loved characters who populate Strawberry Land to model prosocial beliefs and behaviors to young children. As Strawberry and her many friends explore the richly-imagined world of Strawberry they discover adventure, delight, fantasy, whimsy, humor, excitement, and music. And of course, they also encounter occasional problems. Title of Planned Core Program #2 Origin THE LITTLES SYNDICATED Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired Tuesday-Wednesday, 7:00am 18 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 kind of problems that children face every day. Younger and older children, boys and girls, all can find a character to identify with. Title of Planned Core Program #3 Origin INSPECTOR GADGET'S FIELD TRIPS SYNDICATED Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired Thursday-Saturday, 7:00am 28 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 georgraphical and historical sights in the world. It is designed not only to teach the larger world in which today's kids live, but more importantly, it is designed to engage in their interest and stimulate their desire to learn more. The goal of the 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. Title of Planned Core Program #4 Origin TEEN KIDS NEWS SYNDICATED Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired Saturday, 7:30am 10 Length of Program Age of Target Audience 30 minutes From To 12 years 16 years Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming The mission of Teen Kids News is to produce a weekly news program that provides information and news to kids in a manner that is educational as well as highly entertaining. The focus of the program is young people, always letting them tell their stories in their own words. This program serves the audience in a way that makes a real difference in their lives. Title of Planned Core Program #5 Origin TEEN KIDS NEWS SYNDICATED Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired Saturday, 10:00am September 9, 16, 23 & 30 4 Length of Program Age of Target Audience 30 minutes From To 12 years 16 years Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming The mission of Teen Kids News is to produce a weekly news program that provides information and news to kids in a manner that is educational as well as highly entertaining. The focus of the program is young people, always letting them tell their stories in their own words. This program serves the audience in a way that makes a real difference in their lives. Title of Planned Core Program #6 Origin KIDS GUIDES SYNDICATED Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired Saturday, 7:30am September 9, 16 & 23 3 Length of Program Age of Target Audience 30 minutes From To 6 years 12 years Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming A series "for" kids "by" kids. This action packed series takes kids behind the scenes of some of the top zoo, aquariums, museums, and other destinations in the world. Travel the world with our Kid Guides as they feed giraffes, swim with sharks, learn how to be a dolphin trainer and much more. Educational features throughout the show include The Book Corner and Explorer's Corner. Title of Planned Core Program #7 Origin KIDS GUIDES SYNDICATED Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired Saturday, 8:00am September 30th 1 Length of Program Age of Target Audience 30 minutes From To 6 years 12 years Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming A series "for" kids "by" kids. This action packed series takes kids behind the scenes of some of the top zoo, aquariums, museums, and other destinations in the world. Travel the world with our Kid Guides as they feed giraffes, swim with sharks, learn how to be a dolphin trainer and much more. Educational features throughout the show include The Book Corner and Explorer's Corner. Title of Planned Core Program #8 Origin REALLY WILD ANIMALS SYNDICATED Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired Saturday, 8:00am September 9, 16 & 23 3 Length of Program Age of Target Audience 30 minutes From To 5 years 10 years Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming Each program is loaded with incredible wildlife scenes from the award-winning National Geographic film collection. “Spin,” the animated globe who hosts each episode, is voiced by the acclaimed actor Dudley Moore. In each show he takes kids to a different region of this wild planet, where he shows them fascinating facts about animals’ homes, habitats, families, friends, and foes. Title of Planned Core Program #9 Origin REALLY WILD ANIMALS SYNDICATED Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired Saturday, 8:30am September 30th 1 Length of Program Age of Target Audience 30 minutes From To 5 years 10 years Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming Each program is loaded with incredible wildlife scenes from the award-winning National Geographic film collection. “Spin,” the animated globe who hosts each episode, is voiced by the acclaimed actor Dudley Moore. In each show he takes kids to a different region of this wild planet, where he shows them fascinating facts about animals’ homes, habitats, families, friends, and foes. Title of Planned Core Program #10 Origin SAFARI TRACKS SYNDICATED Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired Saturday, 8:30am September 9 & 16 1 Length of Program Age of Target Audience 30 minutes From To 12 years 16 years Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming Safari Tracks is a program with content grounded in the natural world and delivered using an approach that, while entertaining to a young audience, highlights the informational and educational aspects of the animal kingdom in the given environment of Africa. There is no question that an audience of young people would gain worthwhile information and concepts delivered with an enlightened attitude toward nature and the environment. Viewers receive topic points that help build the ethical decision-making necessary to becoming a citizen of the planet. Title of Planned Core Program #11 Origin SAFARI TRACKS SYNDICATED Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired Saturday, 9:00am September 23rd 1 Length of Program Age of Target Audience 30 minutes From To 12 years 16 years Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming Safari Tracks is a program with content grounded in the natural world and delivered using an approach that, while entertaining to a young audience, highlights the informational and educational aspects of the animal kingdom in the given environment of Africa. There is no question that an audience of young people would gain worthwhile information and concepts delivered with an enlightened attitude toward nature and the environment. Viewers receive topic points that help build the ethical decision-making necessary to becoming a citizen of the planet. Title of Planned Core Program #12 Origin SAFARI TRACKS SYNDICATED Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired Saturday, 9:30am September 30th 1 Length of Program Age of Target Audience 30 minutes From To 12 years 16 years Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming Safari Tracks is a program with content grounded in the natural world and delivered using an approach that, while entertaining to a young audience, highlights the informational and educational aspects of the animal kingdom in the given environment of Africa. There is no question that an audience of young people would gain worthwhile information and concepts delivered with an enlightened attitude toward nature and the environment. Viewers receive topic points that help build the ethical decision-making necessary to becoming a citizen of the planet. Title of Planned Core Program #13 Origin REAL LIFE 101 SYNDICATED Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired Saturday, 9:00am September 9 & 16 2 Length of Program Age of Target Audience 30 minutes From To 13 years 16 years Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming Real life jobs and careers are explored in an energetic style as an education and information (E/I) presentation for teenage viewers. The careers and people chosen to reflect those categories offer a vital inside look at what it would really be like to choose that particular profession. A co-host approach allows for interchange of questions and responses adding viewer stimulation and insight. Title of Planned Core Program #14 Origin REAL LIFE 101 SYNDICATED Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired Saturday, 9:30am September 23rd 1 Length of Program Age of Target Audience 30 minutes From To 13 years 16 years Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming Real life jobs and careers are explored in an energetic style as an education and information (E/I) presentation for teenage viewers. The careers and people chosen to reflect those categories offer a vital inside look at what it would really be like to choose that particular profession. A co-host approach allows for interchange of questions and responses adding viewer stimulation and insight. Title of Planned Core Program #15 Origin REAL LIFE 101 SYNDICATED Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired Saturday, 10:00am September 30th 1 Length of Program Age of Target Audience 30 minutes From To 13 years 16 years Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming Real life jobs and careers are explored in an energetic style as an education and information (E/I) presentation for teenage viewers. The careers and people chosen to reflect those categories offer a vital inside look at what it would really be like to choose that particular profession. A co-host approach allows for interchange of questions and responses adding viewer stimulation and insight. Title of Planned Core Program #16 Origin THE ULTIMATE CHOICE SYNDICATED Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired Saturday, 9:30am September 9 & 16 2 Length of Program Age of Target Audience 30 minutes From To 13 years 16 years Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming The program follows eight young adults through a carefully orchestrated extreme adventure in the mountains of North and South Carolina. During their time, the group lives its adventure 24 hours a day, saying goodbye to their normal lives and hello to an experience they will never forget. Title of Planned Core Program #17 Origin THE ULTIMATE CHOICE SYNDICATED Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired Saturday, 10:00am September 23rd 1 Length of Program Age of Target Audience 30 minutes From To 13 years 16 years Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming The program follows eight young adults through a carefully orchestrated extreme adventure in the mountains of North and South Carolina. During their time, the group lives its adventure 24 hours a day, saying goodbye to their normal lives and hello to an experience they will never forget. Title of Planned Core Program #18 Origin THE ULTIMATE CHOICE SYNDICATED Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired Saturday, 10:30am September 30th 1 Length of Program Age of Target Audience 30 minutes From To 13 years 16 years Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming The program follows eight young adults through a carefully orchestrated extreme adventure in the mountains of North and South Carolina. During their time, the group lives its adventure 24 hours a day, saying goodbye to their normal lives and hello to an experience they will never forget. Title of Planned Core Program #19 Origin ANIMAL ATLAS SYNDICATED Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired Saturday, 8:30am September 23rd 1 Length of Program Age of Target Audience 30 minutes From To 13 years 16 years Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming This program brings information about the natural world of animals to viewers in a non-didactic, entertaining way. Its approach in no way diminishes the learning that takes place when observations lead to conclusions—and young minds will draw many conclusions about the natural world shown in this series. These conclusions are consistent with nationally published curriculum goals in the natural sciences. They include concepts such as the functions of animals in an ecosystem (predator/prey relationships, etc.), the elements of animal classification, and the general emphasis on life science. Title of Planned Core Program #20 Origin ANIMAL ATLAS SYNDICATED Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired Saturday, 9:00am September 30th 1 Length of Program Age of Target Audience 30 minutes From To 13 years 16 years Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming This program brings information about the natural world of animals to viewers in a non-didactic, entertaining way. Its approach in no way diminishes the learning that takes place when observations lead to conclusions—and young minds will draw many conclusions about the natural world shown in this series. These conclusions are consistent with nationally published curriculum goals in the natural sciences. They include concepts such as the functions of animals in an ecosystem (predator/prey relationships, etc.), the elements of animal classification, and the general emphasis on life science. Title of Planned Core Program #21 Origin GINA D'S KIDS CLUB SYNDICATED Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired Saturday, 7:30am September 30th 1 Length of Program Age of Target Audience 30 minutes From To 2 years 6 years Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming Gina D's Kids Club" has been hailed by educational leaders such as Mary Beth Leidman, Ed.D, as a viable vehicle in the development of the self-image, social, math, and reading skills in young children. The main character, Gina D, is a fun loving and positive role model who connects with her 2 to 6 year-old aged audience in the same familiarity that children associate with their mothers. She has been hailed as being the next "Mr. Rogers". Children are not only educated but are entertained by a cast of whimsical characters which include Simon Wannabe, Mister Pockets, Pierre D'Artist, TV Ted, Doggy Brown, Miss Millie Muffin and others.
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 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.
		Public Service Announcements are run at various times throughout the seven days on WCFN. These announcements, along with 2.5 hours of news per week, help show how WCFN is serving the community's interests.
		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 June 30, 2006