CHICAGO (WLS) -- "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest," America's most-watched New Year's celebration and one of the country's most enduring annual traditions, will add a Central Time zone midnight countdown live from Chicago for the first time in its more than 50-year history.

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Chicago will bring the city's energy and New Year's festivities directly into homes across the nation. The festivities will be led by a new host, live performance and on-the-ground updates, and reporting throughout the evening.

"WLS-TV is 'Chicago Proud' to have the opportunity to showcase the amazing city of Chicago on 'Dick Clark Rockin' New Years Eve,'" said John Idler, general manager and president of WLS-TV Chicago. "We look forward

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