Jim Rose ABC7, Bio, Wiki, Age, Wife, Salary, and Net Worth

Jim Rose Bio | Wiki

Jim Rose is an American journalist and sports anchor. Currently, he works as a sports anchor and reporter at ABC 7 Chicago (WLS-TV), the ABC affiliate in Chicago, Illinois. Jim joined the station in January 1982 and reports for the ABC 7 top-rated 4 and 6 pm newscasts.  In addition, Jim plays a major role in the station’s programming specials. Prior to ABC 7, Jim served at WIXT-Tv in Syracuse, New York.

Jim has treasured this achievement more than any other honor he ever received during his career. He still volunteers in his time to help many charitable groups and worthy causes throughout the Chicago land area. In 2013, Jim was inducted into the Silver Circle of the Chicago and Midwest chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.

Jim Rose Age

Jim was born on July 5, 1953, in Edison, New Jersey, United States. He is 69 years old.

Jim Rose Height

He is quite a tall man. Jim stands at a height of 5 ft 8 in (Approx. 1.72 m).

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Jim Rose Family

He was born and raised in Edison, New Jersey by his parents. Jim holds an American nationality and belongs to mixed ethnicity. However, he has not shared any information concerning his parents and/or siblings.

Jim Rose Wife

Jim was married to Cheryl Burton, a WLS-TV news anchor from 1986 until 1995. He met her while she was a cheerleader for the Chicago Bears in 1985. Jim then married Lakesha Draine in 2011 and they have two children named Jayson and Suzette. Lakesha and Jim purchased a 1.3-acre lot in a residential golfing community, near the 18-hole Arnold Palmer Signature Golf Course at the Ravines Golf Club. It is not far from Lake Michigan, where they finished building a 4,200-square-foot home. This is the fourth home the couple has designed together.

Jim Rose Education

After completing his high school education, Jim attended Rhode Island College where he graduated from.

Jim Rose ABC

He works as a sports anchor and reporter at ABC 7 Chicago (WLS-TV), the ABC affiliate in Chicago, Illinois. Jim joined the station in January 1982 and reports for the ABC 7 top-rated 4 and 6 pm newscasts.  In addition, Jim plays a major role in the station’s programming specials. Prior to ABC 7, Jim served at WIXT-Tv in Syracuse, New York.

Jim commenced his career in sports broadcasting while working at the United States Army. There, he served as a sports director for AFN-TV in Berlin, West Germany between 1973 and 1975. Jim is also the vice president of the Swan Group, a non-profit group founded to give away the “Sawan House” to a Chicago area single mother who managed to get her academic distinctions in college.

Jim has treasured this achievement more than any other honor he ever received during his career. He still volunteers in his time to help many charitable groups and worthy causes throughout the Chicago land area. In 2013, Jim was inducted into the Silver Circle of the Chicago and Midwest chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.

Jim’s colleagues at ABC7 include:

Ryan Chiaverini – anchor

Michelle Gallardo – general assignment reporter

Diane Pathieu – anchor

Jim Rose And Cheryl Burton

Jim was married to Cheryl Burton, WLS-TV news anchor in 1986. However, in 1995, the two divorced. Jim and Cheryl met while she was a cheerleader for the Chicago Bears in 1985.

Jim Rose Salary

He works as a sports anchor and reporter at ABC 7, and he, therefore, receives a satisfactory salary. Jim’s average salary is $68,451 per year.

Jim Rose Net Worth

He has worked as a journalist for many years. Therefore, there is no doubt he has accumulated decent wealth over the years. The estimated net worth of Jim is $715,612.

How Old Is Jim Rose

Jim was born on July 5, 1953, thus, he is 69 years old.

Who Is Jim Rose Married To

Jim is currently married to Lakesha Draine since 2011 and they have two children named Jayson and Suzette.

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