wrex was named the 2013 outstanding news operation by the illinois associated press. wrex airs almost 22 hours worth of newscasts a week, with two hours weekday mornings at 5:00; 30 minutes on weekdays at noon, 5, and 6; 35 minutes weekdays at 10; 30 minutes saturdays at 6 and 10, and 30 minutes sunday at 10. minute-and-a-half news/weather updates also air throughout the day weekdays on stateline cw 14.