Tracy Butler Bio | Wiki
Tracy Butler is an American journalist working at ABC 7 News as a meteorologist. She joined the TV network in 1994 and since 1995, she has been working as a meteorologist for ABC 7 News This Morning.
Prior to joining ABC 7, Tracy worked at WRIC-TV in Richmond, Virginia where she anchored the morning and noon weathercasts. Her career journey began at WTRF-TV in Wheeling, West Virginia where she served as a weathercaster. Along with co-director Scott Woodruff, she began a golf outing called The Duke Classic in 2013, to honor the memory of Michael Dukewich, a long-time ABC 7 cameraman who passed on in 2012.
The outing hoisted almost $100,000 to benefit the Greater Chicago Food Deposit & the Wounded Warrior Project. In addition, she encourages children’s talents through her Weather Sketcher’s Club which heartens children to send their weather-related drawings for potential airing on ABC 7 News This Morning. Students aged 13 and below have the opportunity to send their weather-related drawings to ABC 7, 190 North State Chicago, Illinois 60601.
Tracy Butler Age
She was born on March 20. Tracy is around 58 years old drawing from her physical appearance and celebrates her birthday on March 20 every year. However, details concerning her place and year of birth are currently unavailable
Tracy Butler Height
She is a woman of average stature. Tracy stands at a height of 5 ft 5 in (Approx 1.65 m).
Tracy Butler Family
Despite being a well-known journalist, Tracy has not shared any details regarding her parents or siblings. However, we will update this section as soon as we get a glimpse of the information.
Tracy Butler Husband
She has been married to her beloved husband Michael for almost three decades now. The couple met on a blind date that was planned by Tracy’s cousin. Michael proposed to Tracy in Duquesne Incline, Pittsburg, and later they tied the knot in 1992. They are proud parents to two daughters named Crystina and Cassandra.
Tracy Butler Daughter
She is a proud mother of two daughters. Tracy’s daughters, Crystina and Cassandra participate in sports such as golf and tennis. They both played competitive tennis. In addition, they also enjoy playing golf with their mother.
Tracy Butler Education
She attended the Indiana University of Pennsylvania where she graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Broadcasting. In 2001, Tracy was awarded her meteorology certificate from Mississippi State University.
Tracy Butler Weather | Meteorologist | ABC
She joined ABC 7 News in 1994 and works as a meteorologist. Since 1995, Tracy has been serving as a meteorologist for ABC 7 News This Morning. In addition, she also provides weather updates for ESPN 1000 Radio and serves as a meteorologist for the station’s 11 Am newscast. Currently, Tracy is recognized as the longest-running female meteorologist in Chicago.
She is also a yearly contributor to ABC 7’s live coverage of a show known as Chicago Auto Show that runs in February and also plays in the Chicago Automobile Trade Association’s (CATA) yearly golf outings. Before that, Tracy had co-hosted the Chicago Air & Water Show as well as All-Star Shootout Golf Show on ABC 7.
Additionally, she acted as a substitute for weather anchors Spencer Christian and Tony Perkins on ABC’s Good Morning America from 1993 to 2002. Prior to joining ABC 7, Tracy worked at WRIC-TV in Richmond, VA., where she anchored the morning as well as noon weathercasts from 1992-1993. Before that, she worked at WFMJ-TV in Youngstown, Ohio where she served as the chief weather anchor from 1988-1991.
Some of Tracy’s colleagues from ABC 7 include:
Tanja Babich – Anchor
Will Jones – General Assignment Reporter
Karen Jordan – Co-anchor
Phil Schwarz – Meteorologist
Tanja Babich – Anchor
Will Jones – General Assignment Reporter
Karen Jordan – Co-anchor
Phil Schwarz – Meteorologist
Roz Varon – Traffic/Transportation Anchor
Ravi Baichwal – Co-anchor
Lesli Sykes – Co-anchor
Michelle Tuzee – Anchor & Reporter
Dallas Raines – Chief Meteorologist
Leanne Suter – General Assignment Reporter
Tracy Butler Awards
Tracy is a sealed member of the National Weather Association as well as the American Meteorological Society. She won the Illinois Treasurer’s Public Service Award and was named by the Executive Women’s Golf Association as Woman of the Year. In addition, Tracy was privileged to receive the Public Education Award in 2012 from the Illinois Chapter of the MS Society. She was recognized for the special Surviving the Storm in 2014 with an Emmy Award, along with the ABC 7 Weather Team.
Tracy Butler Breast Cancer
During a routine mammogram in December 2018, Tracy was discovered to be suffering from breast cancer. After going through with her treatment, which was successful since the cancer was identified at an early stage, she disclosed that she was doing very well. Additionally, Tracy also urged women to take their time and get screened.
Tracy Butler Home
In October 2020, she was working from home from what she loves to call the Butler Weather Cabin. During that time, Tracy had to start her day early as she had some homework to do. She also went ahead and said that meteorologists are their own producers, hence, she produces all the graphics on the air as well as does her own analysis.
Tracy Butler Salary
She earns from working as a meteorologist for ABC 7 News. Tracy’s average salary is $112,645 per year.
Tracy Butler Net Worth
She has been working with ABC 7 News since 1994. Tracy’s estimated net worth is $4 million.
How Old Is Tracy Butler
She is around 58 years old judging from her physical appearance. Tracy celebrates her birthday on March 20 every year. However, details concerning her year and place of birth are currently away from the limelight.
Is Tracy Butler Married
She has been married to her husband Michael since 1992. The couple is blessed with two daughters named Crystina and Cassandra.
Is Tracy Butler Retiring
She is still working as a meteorologist for ABC 7 News. Tracy has been working at the station since 1994 and as a meteorologist since 1995. However, there is no available information concerning Tracy retiring.