Who is Corey McPherrin?
Corey McPherrin is an American journalist working at Fox Television in Greater Chicago as a news anchor. He currently co-anchors at FOX 32 News at 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday. Prior to joining FOX32, he worked at WBBM-TV as a sports anchor.
Corey McPherrin Date of Birth / Age
McPherrin is 66 years as of 2021 since he was born on the 10th of March 1955, He is a native of Chicago’s south suburbs where he discovered his interest in journalism. Corey shares his birthday with other popular public figures like Bree Turner, Carrie Underwood, Chuck Norris, and Barbara Corcoran among others.
Corey McPherrin Weight and Height
McPherrin is about 140 pounds in weight and has a height of 5 feet 7 inches on average.
Corey McPherrin Parents and Siblings
McPherrin was born and raised in Chicago, United States. He manages to keep information regarding his parents, siblings, and extended members of his family away from the limelight. We will however update this information once it’s available to the public.
Corey McPherrin Spouse/Wife
McPherrin previously married to his wife, Sally whom he manages to keep information about away from the limelight. The duo, however, later divorced for reasons best known to them. We will update this information once it’s available to the public.
Corey McPherrin Kids/ Children
McPherrin s a proud father to his two children, namely, Jack and Marger whom she manages to keep information about away from the limelight. The family was previously living together in the Lake View neighborhood on Chicago’s North Side although the home was later listed for sale in February 2016.
Corey McPherrin Education
McPherrin attended Hillcrest High School in County Club Hills, Illinois. He later joined Butler University in Indianapolis where he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in radio and television. Here, he was the president of Butler’s chapter of the Sigma Chi community. In addition, he participated in the school’s swim team and worked on Butler’s radio station, WAJC.
Corey McPherrin Career
McPherrin began his broadcasting career in Davenport, Iowa in 1977. In addition, he has also worked as a sports broadcaster in Quincy, Illinois, New Orleans, and Atlanta. He won an Emmy award in 1984 for his “Outstanding News Performance” in the state of Georgia.
Corey also worked at WABC-TV in New York for seven years as a sportscaster. Corey assisted ABC Sports as a college football play-by-play announcer and reporter for the sports anthology show, “Wide World of Sports.” McPherrin anchored at Fox Chicago News at Nine as the sports anchor. In addition, he also co-hosted the Bears pre-game show “Fox Kickoff Sunday,” as well as the Sunday night sports wrap-up show, “The Final Word.”
Corey joined WBBM-TV in 1991 as a sports anchor. He later teamed up with FOX 32 where he currently co-anchors FOX 32 News at 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday. He has won five Emmy awards during his 16 years at FOX 32 Chicago. Corey is a member of the school’s board of trustees at Butler University where he graduated.
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How Much Does Corey McPherrin Earn?
McPherrin earns an annual salary that ranges from $80,000 – $160,000.
How Much is Corey McPherrin Worth?
As an anchor, Corey has been able to accumulate a net worth that ranges from $1 million to $5 million.