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Article: DISH Network Satellite Television Brings Local Channels to Peoria, Ill., Area.
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- May 13, 2004
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Entertainment Editors/Business Editors
ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 13, 2004
EchoStar Communications Corporation (Nasdaq:DISH) announced today that its DISH Network(TM) will offer local TV channels by satellite television to Peoria, Ill., and the surrounding area. The following local TV channels will be available: ABC Ch. 19 (WHOI), CBS Ch. 31 (WMBD), FOX Ch. 43 (WYZZ), NBC Ch. 25 (WEEK), PBS Ch. 47 (WTVP) and UPN Ch. 59 (WAOE).
This is the first time local TV channels are available by satellite in Peoria, providing an alternative to local cable TV service. DISH Network now offers local channels as part of its new Digital Home ...