Lauren Jiggetts Bio | Wiki
Lauren Jiggetts is an American Journalist. She currently works at WGN as their Morning News. Lauren co-anchors the 4 am as well as the 5 am newscasts of the station. She joined the WGn network on July 10, 2017. Previously, Lauren served the NBC 5 network based in Chicago.
While there, she held a variety of positions but mostly served as the weekend news anchor. While still a student, Lauren worked as an intern for WFLD-TV as well as CLTV. She won a national and regional Emmy in 2011 for her great contributions to the station’s reporting on the Burr Oak Cemetery Scandal. Lauren has also been awarded multiple local Emmys.
Lauren Jiggetts Age
She was born on August 29, 1982, in Chicago, Illinois, United State. Lauren is 39 years old
Lauren Jiggetts Height
She is a woman of average stature. Lauren stands at a height of 5 ft 4 in (Approx 1.6m).
Lauren Jiggetts Father
She was born in Chicago, Illinois, to father Dan Jiggetts(born in Brooklyn, New York City USA, on March 10, 1954) and mother Karen N. Jiggetts. While growing up, she was very close to her grandparents namely Floyd ( grandmother) and Hattie Jiggetts ( grandfather). Dan was a Bears offensive tackle as well as a longtime sportscaster.
Lauren Jiggetts Mother
She was brought up by her dad and mum in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Lauren’s mother, Karen N. Jiggetts supported her emotionally, psychologically, and financially. Karen encouraged Lauren to work hard in school and pursue her journalism career.
Lauren Jiggetts Sister
She was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, United States. She was raised by her parents along with her sister called Kristan Jiggetts. They both cherished each other from childhood, throughout their teenage and adulthood. They always support each other in times of need.
Lauren Jiggetts Husband
She is happily married to her dia husband called Patrick Brian Donovan. Brian works as a research analyst. The couple exchanged their wedding vow on August 8, 2009. The wedding ceremony was held at Village Presbyterian Church, Northbrook, Illinois.
Lauren Jiggetts Baby
After a span of six years of living together as husband and wife, the couple was filled with joy to welcome their firstborn son called Brendan. Their baby boy was born in November 2015. On February 6, 2016, Lauren posted a photo of their son celebrating his three months since his birth. Lauren now shares many adorable pictures of her son on her Instagram account.
Lauren Jiggetts Education
After she graduated from Stevenson High School based in Lincolnshire, Lauren proceeded to join Harvard University to study journalism. After four years, she graduated with a bachelor’s degree in journalism from the same university.
Lauren Jiggetts Wgn
She started working for WGN as their Morning News and co-anchor of the 4 am and 5 am newscasts on July 10, 2017. Before joining WGN-TV, Lauren worked for more than 10 years at NBC 5 based in Chicago. While there, she held a variety of positions but mostly served as the weekend news anchor. Lauren also served at Channel One News based in L.A. as well as WLVI, the CW affiliate based in Boston. While still a student, Lauren worked as an intern for WFLD-TV as well as CLTV.
She won a national and regional Emmy in 2011 for her great contributions to the station’s reporting on the Burr Oak Cemetery Scandal. Lauren has also been awarded multiple local Emmys. For example in 2015, she won the Irv Kupcinet Media Award which was presented to her at the 41st Annual Ed Kelly Foundation Gala.
Lauren’s other colleagues at WGN Include:
Courtney Gausman-reporter
Meghan Dwyer-reporter
Paul Konrad-anchor
Ray Cortopassi-anchor
Kelly Davis-reporter
Lourdes Duarte-reporter
Ben Bradley-reporter.
Tonya Francisco-anchor
Lauren Jiggetts Salary
Her main source of income is his job at WGN. Lauren’s average salary is $68,794 per year.
Lauren Jiggetts Net Worth
She has accumulated good fortune over the years working as a reporter and anchor. Lauren’s estimated net worth is $ 1 million.
Is Lauren Jiggetts Pregnant
Currently, Laura is not expecting a baby. However, Lauren gave birth to an adorable baby boy called Brendan in November 2015.
Who Is Lauren Jiggetts
Lauren is an American Journalist. She currently works at WGN as their Morning News. Lauren co-anchors the 4 am as well as the 5 am newscasts of the station. She joined the WGn network on July 10, 2017.
How Old Is Lauren Jiggetts
Lauren is 39 years old. She was born on August 29, 1982, in Chicago, Illinois, United State.