Steve Sanders WGN-TV, Wiki, Age, Married, Wife, Family, Salary

The veteran journalist who made a mark as a news anchor in WERC radio is now one of the top television personalities and currently plies his trade as the WGN-TV Midday News anchor from 11 am -1 pm. Steve Sanders is the co-anchor in WGN-TV and is presently battling from emotional turmoil as he recently lost his wife, Catherine.

Steve Sanders WGN-TV, Wiki, Age, Married, Wife, Family, Salary

Quick Information

  • Date of Birth 3rd February
  • Nationality American
  • Profession News Anchor
  • Marital Status Single (2019)
  • Wife/Spouse Catherine Ann Crown (Died), Julie (Ex-wife)
  • Divorced Yes (Once)
  • Gay/Lesbian No
  • Net Worth Not Disclosed
  • Ethnicity White
  • Children/Kids Lauren (Daughter), Tyler (Son)
  • Height N/A
  • Education University of Alabama

The veteran journalist who made a mark as a news anchor in WERC radio is now one of the top television personalities and currently plies his trade as the WGN-TV Midday News anchor from 11 am -1 pm. Steve Sanders is the co-anchor in WGN-TV and is presently battling from emotional turmoil as he recently lost his wife, Catherine.

Career and Professional Life:

The prodigy of the University of Alabama- Birmingham started his career working for as a studio floor director at WBRC-TV in 1970. But his first on-air job came in radio world when he became a news anchor for WERC radio. After gaining tons of experiences, he put the paddle on the accelerator as he joined WGN-TV as a general assignment reporter in 1982.

He then became the co-anchor of WGN Midday News. The veteran journalist is the five-time Emmy Award-winning personality and is also the recipient of Silver Gavel Award.

How much Salary does Steve Receive?

The veteran journalist who brings in experience and calmness to the WGN-TV is entitled to a handsome salary from the producer. As another journalist in WGN-TV, his salary is pretty much disguised. But given his stature as a top news anchor, it’s not hard to predict that his net worth would reach in millions.

Split with First Wife, Julie!

When Steven and Julie bought a traditional house in Winnetka in 1999, everything seemed picture perfect. The couple even gave birth to two children daughter Lauren and son Tyler, 28. The couple went through the tragic event when they lost their adorable daughter, Lauren when she was just aged six due to undiagnosed neurological disorder.

The duo also made some donations in the memory of their beloved daughter in the University of Alabama- Birmingham to create a Lauren McLellan Sanders Endowed Scholarship. After some irresolvable differences, the couple split and sold their dream mansion in June 2016 for an amount of $1.155 million.

Married for Second Time with Catherine!

In March of 2016, Steve Sanders shocked the media fraternity when he announced the wedding engagement with Catherine Ann Crown who is creative writer and professor.

But the dream moment was cut short when his wife Catherine died untimely on 24th July 2017. After the demise of his beloved wife, it left the dent in the life of Steve and his family. Steve and his family conducted a private funeral service in the memory of Catherine.

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Steve’s Short Bio:

Steve Sanders, who is an avid guitarist, was born on 3rd February and his colleagues Dian, Lourdes, Courtney, and Sam planned a birthday surprise for him for his recent birthday. Though his birth year is still unknown, he ages around the sixties and seventies. The veteran journalist who stands at a tall height holds American nationality. His wiki is secretive about his family and parents.