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- Does McPherrin have any children?
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- How much money does McPherrin earn?
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Who is Corey McPherrin?
Corey McPherrin (full name: Corey B. McPherrin) is an American journalist who serves as a morning news anchor for WFLD-TV in Chicago. FOX 32 (WFLD) is a Fox owned-and-operated television station licensed to Chicago, Illinois, United States.
His broadcasting career started in 1977 when he worked at a television station in Davenport, Iowa. He later worked for TV stations in Quincy, Illinois, New Orleans, Denver, and Atlanta.
He joined WABC-TV in New York City in 1984. In 1986, he became WABC’s top sports anchor. He also delivered in-game updates during ABC’s Monday Night Baseball and Thursday Night Baseball broadcasts in the 1980s. In his time in New York, he contributed o ABC Sports as a college football play-by-play announcer and reporter for the sports anthology show, “Wide World of Sports.”

He later joined WBBM-TV in Chicago in 1991 as the station’s main sports anchor. He served as WBBM’s lead sports anchor until 1995 after the arrival of Tim Weigel. However, McPherrin chose to leave and join WFLD-TV.
Corey McPherrin FOX 32 (WFLD)
McPherrin joined WFLD-TV in Chicago as its lead sports anchor in 1995. Ther, he co-anchors the network’s News at 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday. Previously, he served as the sports anchor for “Fox Chicago News at Nine” and also co-hosted the Bears pre-game show “Fox Kickoff Sunday,” as well as the Sunday night sports wrap-up show, “The Final Word.”
For his work, Corey has earned five Emmy awards during his 16 years at FOX 32 Chicago.
His fellow WFLD-TV on-air personalities include,
- Bill Bellis
- Lou Canellis
- Mike Caplan
- Natalie Bomke
- Tia Ewing
- Mike Flannery
- Kaitlin Cody
- Brittany Garzillo
- Dawn Hasbrouck
- Terrence Lee
- Joanie Lum
- Elizabeth Matthews
- Jake Hamilton
- Anita Padilla
- Brittney Payton
- Sylvia Perez
- Dane Placko
- Anthony Ponce
- Scott Schneider
- Mark Strehl
- Roseanne Tellez
- Bill Zwecker
- Michelle Alegria
How Old is Corey McPherrin?
Corey is 65 years old as of 2020 having been born on March 10, 1955. She shares
her birthday with famous celebrities such as Barbara Corcoran, Bree Turner, Carrie Underwood, Chuck Norris, Dean Torrence, Edi Gathegi, Edie Brickell, Emeli Sande, among others.
Corey McPherrin Family
Who are Corey McPherrin’s parents?
Does Corey McPherrin have siblings?
Corey was born and raised in Chicago’s south suburbs. McPherrin’s secretive nature has shown up in his personal life. He has managed to keep his family background very private. In case there is news regarding his parents and siblings, we shall update it here as soon as possible.
Corey McPherrin Education
Corey received his high school education from Hillcrest High School in Country Club Hills, Illinois. He later received his college education from Butler University in Indianapolis earning a bachelor’s degree in radio and television. In the university, he was president of Butler’s chapter of the Sigma Chi fraternity. He also participated on the school’s swim team and worked on Butler’s radio station, WAJC.
Corey McPherrin Wife
Corey was previously married to Sally and they lived in the Lake View neighborhood on Chicago’s North Side. He listed his Lake View home for sale in February 2016.
Corey McPherrin Kids
McPherrin has two children, Jack and Margaret with her ex-wife.
Corey McPherrin Height
McPherrin’s height is not yet disclosed to the public.
Corey McPherrin Salary
McPherrin’s salary is not yet disclosed. In case there is any news regarding her salary, we shall update it here as soon as possible.
Corey McPherrin Net Worth
Through his journalism career, Corey has earned greatly. However, his salary is not yet disclosed. In case there is any news regarding his net worth, we shall update it here as soon as possible.