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Comcast SportsNet Chicago 
CSN Chicago logo Launched October 1, 2004 Network Comcast SportsNet Owned by NBCUniversal (20%)
J. Joseph Ricketts Family (20%)
Jerry Reinsdorf (40%)
Rocky Wirtz (20%)Picture format 480i (SDTV)
1080i (HDTV)Slogan Fan's Best Friend. Country United States Language English Broadcast area Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Southern Wisconsin
Nationwide via satelliteReplaced FSN Chicago (de facto, the former network still aired national programming until affiliating with the new network)
HawkvisionSister channel(s) WMAQ, WSNS
NBC Sports NetworkWebsite http://www.csnchicago.com Availability Satellite DirecTV 665 (SD and HD)
666 CSN Chicago +
666-1 CSN Chicago + HD
667 CSN Chicago + 2Dish Network 429 (SD)
5429 (HD) game only
450 CSN Chicago + SDCable Cable Check local listings AT&T U-Verse CSN Chicago 741 (SD)
CSN Chicago + 742 (SD)
CSN Chicago 1741 (HD)
CSN Chicago + 1742 (HD)Comcast SportsNet Chicago (CSN Chicago) is a member of the Comcast SportsNet network of regional sports networks that covers local sports teams in the Chicago area.
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Background
CSN Chicago is jointly owned by NBCUniversal (20%), the family of J. Joseph Ricketts (owner of the Cubs, 20%), Jerry Reinsdorf (owner of the both the Bulls and the White Sox, giving him a 40% stake), and Rocky Wirtz (owner of the Chicago Blackhawks, 20%). The channel airs a majority of games for those four teams. It also carries games for the AFL Chicago Rush, Chicago Fire S.C., and the NIU Huskies football. Although WCIU and WGN-TV carry many Cubs, White Sox, Blackhawks and Bulls games, Comcast SportsNet Chicago was created so the teams mentioned could have editorial control over their broadcasts, unlike the past 'produced by' arrangements with the now-defunct FSN Chicago. All games of the major Chicago sports teams on CSN Chicago are broadcast in high definition.
In the Chicago area, Comcast operates an unrelated separate Comcast Network, a general entertainment channel that also airs the entire schedule of the AHL's Chicago Wolves.
On April 2, 2007, it was announced that the Tribune Company will be selling both their shares in CSN Chicago and the Chicago Cubs at the end of 2007.
On March 30, 2008, the Blackhawks announced that all of their games, both home and away, would be televised, in high definition, with the bulk of the games going to CSN Chicago, and others being broadcast on WGN-TV. The Blackhawks package is exclusively local however, and is not seen on the national WGN America superstation.
CSN Chicago, along with the other Comcast SportsNet branded networks, was revamped with a new network logo and graphics package on October 1, 2008, the fourth anniversary of its launch.
On January 5, 2009, Comcast SportsNet Chicago launched a morning talk show with former radio host of WSCR Mike North and Comcast SportsNet Chicago reporter and former Chicago Bear Dan Jiggetts called Monsters in the Morning. However the program ended at the start of 2010 due to the problems involving the show, including the program's main sponsor being implicated in defrauding North, Jiggetts and others in a money laundering scheme in mid-2009.[1] The program then continued until the start of 2010, with North moving on to host the Monsters and Money in the Morning program for WBBM-TV (Channel 2).
On April 13, 2010, CSN Chicago announced a deal with the Major League Soccer franchise Chicago Fire S.C. to broadcast a minimum of eight matches in the 2010 season.
As a result of the displacement of FSN Chicago by the network, CSN Chicago additionally broadcasts FSN's national programming, notably including the network's coverage of collegiate sports, such as ACC men's and women's basketball on Sundays, Pac-10 basketball on various nights, plus Big 12 and Pac-10 football on Saturdays during their respective seasons.
Alternate channels
The channel has several conflicting sports events, so it uses alternate channels when more than one team plays simultaneously also some time used to show FSN and other college sports:
Comcast SportsNet Chicago Plus typically airs in the cable slot of CLTV on Comcast systems in the Chicagoland area. Its HD channel is used as a help channel on Comcast systems when there is no sports event on CSN +. It seems that as of 10/8/11 CSN + is no longer using the slot CLTV on comcast systems.
Comcast SportsNet Plus 2 is an additional, SD-only alternate channel.
Anchors
SportsNet Central
Current
- Chris Boden
- Pat Boyle
- Gail Fischer
- Chuck Garfien
- David Kaplan
- Sarah Kustok
- Kip Lewis
- Mark Schanowski
- Luke Stuckmeyer
Former
- William Jackson
- Josh Mora
- Mitch Robinson (2004–2009)
- Kerry Sayers (2004–2009)
Broadcast Teams
White Sox
- Ken Harrelson (play-by-play)
- Steve Stone (game analyst)
- Bill Melton (studio analyst)
- Frank Thomas (studio analyst/fill-in game analyst)
Bulls
- Neil Funk (play-by-play)
- Stacey King (game analyst)
- Kendall Gill (studio analyst)
- Mark Schanowski (studio analyst)
- Gail Fischer (sideline reporter)
Blackhawks
- Pat Foley (play-by-play)
- Eddie Olczyk (game analyst)
- Steve Konroyd (studio/fill-in game analyst)
- Chris Boden (studio analyst)
Bears
- Howard Griffith (studio analyst)
- Dan Jiggetts (studio analyst)
- Jim Miller (studio analyst)
Cubs
- Len Kasper (play-by-play)
- Bob Brenly (game analyst)
- Todd Hollandsworth (studio analyst/ fill-in game analyst)
- Keith Moreland (fill-in game analyst)
Rush
- Doug Buffone (analysis)
- Ed O'Bradovich (analysis)
- Mike Adamle (play-by-play)
Fire
- Dan Kelly (play-by-play)
- Chris Doran (game analyst)
CSN Chicago Sports Awards benefiting the March of Dimes
Every Year since 1987, CSN Chicago (and FSN Chicago/Sports Channel Chicago before them) Hosts an award show to raise money for the March of Dimes.The honorees included top athletes from Chicago's professional teams, who were chosen based on their contributions to their teams and the Chicago community. To date, the "Sports Awards" has raised over $6 million for the charity.
The 2011 awards were
- Date: February 14, 2011
- Location: Hilton Chicago (720 S. Michigan Ave.)
- Time: 5:00-9:00pm
The awards were:
- Chicago Bears player of the year (Israel Idonije)
- Chicago Blackhawks player of the year (Duncan Keith)
- Chicago Bulls player of the year (Taj Gibson)
- Chicago Cubs player of the year (Marlon Byrd)
- Chicago Fire player of the year (Sean Johnson)
- Chicago White Sox player of the year (Gordon Beckham)
- Lifetime Achievement Award (Ozzie Guillén)
- Inspirational Athlete Award (Jonathan Ruiz)
SportsNet Central Segments
CSN Chicago has many segments during SportsNite including
- Luke-A-Likes:Is a popular segment on sportsnight whenever Luke Stuckmeyer hosts. Fans get to vote on sports figures and pick out someone else who looks like them.
- Chicago Sports Trivia Question: A (usually difficult) trivia question right before a commercial break which has something to do with Chicago Sports; the answer is given after the commercial break.
- Anchor Chuck Garfien enthralls Sox fans with his Sox Drawer Blog. The Blog keeps fans up-to-date with behind the scenes information, as well as giving fans a chance to email questions to Chuck and have them answered. It is unparalleled access for Sox fans, courtesy of Chuck Garfien.
Deep Dish
CSN Chicago had fans e-mail in suggestions on what their new mascot's name should be. Fans then had to vote for the top names and "Deep Dish" won. The name "Deep Dish" is a Chicago style pizza that is very popular. Deep Dish is a white and brown Bulldog and the new CSN Chicago slogan is "Fans Best Friend".
CSN Chicago HD
Comcast SportsNet Chicago HD is a 1080i high definition simulcast of Comcast SportsNet Chicago. It shows all Chicago Cubs, Chicago White Sox, Chicago Blackhawks, and Chicago Bulls games in HD, as well as all studio shows.
References
Links to related articles Chicago Blackhawks Franchise Franchise • Original Six • Players • Coaches • GMs • Seasons • Records • Draft picks • Award winnersCulture/Lore Curse of Muldoon • "The Madhouse on Madison" • Here Come the Hawks • Chelsea Dagger • 2009 NHL Winter Classic • Ashland Green Line Station • Wayne Messmer • Jim Cornelison • Harvey Wittenberg • Gene Honda • Pat Foley • Ed Olczyk • HawkvisionArenas Rivalries Detroit Red Wings • St. Louis BluesAffiliates Media Chicago Bulls Founded in 1966 • Based in Chicago, IllinoisThe Franchise Arenas Head Coaches D-League Affiliate NBA Finals Appearances (6) NBA Championships (6) Retired Jerseys Hall of Famers Key Personnel Owner: Jerry Reinsdorf • Vice President of Basketball Operations: John Paxson • General Manager: Gar Forman • Coach: Tom ThibodeauRivals Culture & Lore Hare Jordan and Air Jordan • Disputed Foul Against Scottie Pippen • The Shot • Tommy Edwards • Benny the Bull • "Sirius" • Ray Clay • 72-10 • The Flu Game • Game 6 of the 1998 NBA Finals • The Last Shot • Jerry Krause • The Zen Master • "The Madhouse on Madison" • "The Madhouse on Madison II"/"The House That Jordan Built" • Ashland Green Line Station • Game 6 of the 2009 NBA Playoffs First RoundMedia TVRadioChicago White Sox Formerly the Sioux City Cornhuskers, St. Paul Saints, and the White Stockings • Based in Chicago, IllinoisThe Franchise History • Seasons • No-hitters • Players • Owners and executives • Managers • Broadcasters • Opening Day starting pitchers • First-round draft picksBallparks South Side Park • Comiskey Park • U.S. Cellular Field
Spring Training: Recreation Park • Palm Springs Stadium • Plant Field • Al Lopez Field • Payne Park • Ed Smith Stadium • Tucson Electric Park • Camelback RanchCulture Disco Demolition Night • White Flag Trade • Andy the Clown • "Let's Go, Go-Go White Sox" • "Sweet Home Chicago" • Curse of the Black Sox • Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye • Nancy Faust • Southpaw • Gene Honda • Sox–35th • Take Me Out to the Ball Game • Soxville • Turn Back the ClockLore Black Sox Scandal • 1994 Bat Burglary • Mark Buehrle's perfect gameRivalries Chicago CubsRetired Numbers Key Personnel Owners: Jerry Reinsdorf and Eddie Einhorn • General Manager: Kenny Williams • Manager: Robin Ventura • Team Captain: Paul KonerkoWorld Series
Championships (3)American League
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AffiliatesCharlotte Knights (AAA) • Birmingham Barons (AA) • Winston-Salem Dash (A) • Kannapolis Intimidators (A) • Bristol White Sox (Rookie) • Great Falls Voyagers (Rookie)Other Assets Comcast SportsNet ChicagoSeasons (111) 1900s 1910s 1920s 1930s 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s 2010 • 2011 • 2012
Comcast SportsNet Networks Bay Area • California • Chicago • New England • New York • Northwest • Philadelphia • Washington • Houston (coming in 2012)Affiliates NBCUniversal LLC A joint venture of Comcast (51%) and General Electric (49%)Company Officials Board of DirectorsSenior Corporate ExecutivesStephen B. Burke (CEO) · Matt Bond · Lynn Calpeter (CFO) · Steve Capus · Richard Cotton · Dick Ebersol · Patricia Fili-Krushel · Robert Greenblatt · Bonnie Hammer · Ted Harbert · Mark Hoffman · Paula Madison · Ron Meyer · Adam Miller · Jeff Shell · Page Thompson · Lauren ZalaznickUniversal Studios Focus Features · Geneon Universal (80.1%)[nu 1] · Illumination Entertainment • ImageMovers Digital · United International Pictures[nu 2] · Universal Animation Studios · Universal Pictures · PlayBack · Universal Studios Home Entertainment · Media Rights CapitalUniversal Parks & Resorts Universal Studios Dubailand · Universal Studios Hollywood · Universal Orlando Resort (Universal Studios Florida · Islands of Adventure · Universal CityWalk) · Universal Studios Japan · Universal Studios Singapore · Universal Studios South KoreaBroadcast TV assets NBCUniversal
Television NetworksA&E Television Networks (15%) · Bravo · Chiller · Cloo · CNBC · MSNBC · Mun2 · Oxygen · ShopNBC (30%) · Syfy · Telemundo Puerto Rico · Universal HD · Universal Sports (50%) · USA Network · The Weather Channel[nu 4] · Weatherscan[nu 4]Comcast NetworksE! · ExerciseTV (part owner) · G4 (88%) · Golf Channel · PBS Kids Sprout (part owner) · Style Network · VersusBay Area (45%) · California · Chicago (20%) · Mid-Atlantic · New England · Northwest · Philadelphia · SNY (8%) · The Mtn. (50%) · CSS (50%) · Comcast Sports Southwest · New England Cable News · Comcast NetworkCNBC global channels CNBC Europe branches Class CNBC (20%) · CNBC Africa · CNBC Arabiya (according to CNBC Europe) · CNBC-e · CNBC Nordic · TVN CNBCCNBC Asia branches CNBC-TV18 · CNBC Australia · CNBC Awaaz · CNBC Hong Kong · CNBC Pakistan · CNBC Singapore · Nikkei CNBC · SBS-CNBCUniversal Networks
International13th Street · Diva TV · Hallmark Channel (International) · KidsCo[nu 5] · Movies 24 · Steel[nu 6] · Studio Universal · Syfy · Universal ChannelSyfy global channels NBCUniversal Television Group NBC O&Os California Nonstop · KNBC · KNSD[nu 7] · KNTV · KXAS[nu 7] (DFW Nonstop) · WCAU (NBC Philadelphia Nonstop) · WMAQ (Chicago Nonstop) · WNBC (New York Nonstop) · WRC (Washington Nonstop) · WTVJ · WVITTelemundo O&Os ShopNBC O&Os Internet ventures: Other assets: Defunct properties: See also: Vivendi (former NBCUniversal stockholder and current parent company of Universal Music Group- ^ Co-owned with Dentsu.
- ^ 50%, with Viacom's Paramount Pictures.
- ^ Combined operation with InterMedia Partners.
- ^ a b c Co-owned with Blackstone Group and Bain Capital.
- ^ Co-owned with Corus Entertainment and Cookie Jar Group.
- ^ Co-owned with Mediaset.
- ^ a b The stations are co-owned with LIN TV in a joint venture (76% owned by NBC, 24% owned by LIN).
- ^ a b c The stations are owned by NBCUniversal, but are controlled by ZGS Broadcast Holdings.
- ^ Co-owned with News Corporation and The Walt Disney Company.
- ^ Co-owned with Microsoft in a joint venture (82% owned by NBC, 18% owned by Microsoft).
- ^ Co-owned with Corus Entertainment, Classic Media, Nelvana, Scholastic Books and ION Media Networks.
Television stations in the Chicago area English stations WBBM (2.1 CBS) · WMAQ (5.1 NBC, 5.2 Nonstop, 5.3 Universal Sports) · WLFM-LP 6 (smooth jazz audio) · WLS-TV (7.1 ABC, 7.2 LWN HD, 7.3 LWN SD) · WGN (9.1 CW, 9.2 Antenna TV) · WOCK-CD (13.4 A1) · WWME-CA 23 (Me-TV/Ind.) · WPVN-LD (24.1 RTV) · W25DW-D (25.1 HSN, 25.2 Infomercials) · WCIU (26.1 Ind., 26.2 The U Too, 26.3 Me-TV, 26.4 MeToo, 26.5 This TV) · WSPY-LP 30 (A1) · WFLD (32.1 Fox) · WCPX (38.1 ION, 38.2 qubo, 38.3 ION Life) · WMEU-CA 48 (Ind.) · WPWR (50.1 MNTV)Public television Spanish stations Religious WHNW-LD 18 / WHVI-LP 24 / WHCH-LD 40 (LeSea) · WPVN-CA 24.6 (MCTV) · WEDE-CA 34 (Ind./AMG TV) · WWTO (35.1 TBN, 35.2 Church, 35.3 JCTV, 35.4 Enlace USA, 35.5 Smile) · WDCI-LD (57.1 Daystar) · WJYS (62.1 Ind.)Ethnic stations WOCK-CD (13.2 Arirang) · WODN-LP 13 (DW) · WPVN-CA 24/WPVN-LD (24.4 Polnet, 24.6 KUBS) · WOCH-CA 41 (Arirang)Local cable channels Defunct stations FSN Chicago · Hawkvision · KS2XBS · ON-TV · Spectrum · Sportsvision
ATSC-M/H Mobile DTV
encrypted channels
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