Who is Jon Schoenheider?
Jon Schoenheider is an anchor for 25 News Today, on the weekday morning show on 25 News at WEEK-TV, and a weekend anchor after the merger of 25News and Heart of Illinois ABC, on the combined station. Schoenheider’s love for journalism was evident when he turned on the news after getting home from school. He knew that he wanted to become a storyteller and was fascinated with broadcasting, film, and television helped kickstart what became a lifelong passion.
Jon Schoenheider Date of Birth / Age
Schoenheider’s age and dates of birth are not publicly known but will be posted later.
Jon Schoenheider Height
Schoenheider is of average height and moderate weight.
Jon Schoenheider Parents and Siblings
Schoenheider was born and raised in the Chicago suburb of Lake Forest. 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.
Jon Schoenheider Spouse / Wife
Schoenheider’s information relating to his dating journey is private. However, we will update you as soon as it’s publicly known.
Jon Schoenheider Kids / Children
It’s not well known whether Schoenheider has children nor whether he is married or dating. However, we hope to get this information as soon as possible.
Jon Schoenheider Education
Schoenheider went to high school at Loyola Academy in Wilmette. He graduated in 2015 and then went to Hope College in Holland, Michigan. There he got his Bachelor’s in Communications degree with a broadcasting focus, as well as a minor in Business. While at Hope Academy, Jon worked as an intern at WGN tv in Chicago where he was a producer on a new show hosted by Larry Potash, the longest of any morning anchor in the country. The show was called “Backstory,’ with each of its episodes focusing on the history of Chicago and other American locales.
Jon Schoenheider Career
Schoenheider’s love for journalism was evident when he turned on the news after getting home from school. He knew that he wanted to become a storyteller and was fascinated with broadcasting, film, and television helped kickstart what became a lifelong passion.
At Loyola Academy, Jon was involved with the school paper where he was a media and entertainment writer. He was also involved with the school yearbook. At Hope Academy, Jon returned broadcasting to the forefront of the Communications department by creating the school’s first Broadcasting Club, which later spurred the return of full-credit classes on the same. The club helped students to interact in every aspect with the campus web show ‘The Dutch Angle of What Goes’. They made a show behind the scenes and in front of the camera as well.
After his graduation from Hope in 2019, Jon’s career in broadcasting started when he moved to his father’s hometown, Peoria. He first worked at WEEK and produced the 10:00 PM newscasts for Heart of Illinois ABC. Jon then went to full-time production on the station’s morning show, Good Morning Illinois.
Schoenheider later went dayside to begin reporting in January 2022. He had enough experience both behind the scenes and in the studio. He took over at the anchor desk for Heart of Illinois ABC News in the evening during weekends anchoring and producing the broadcasts. After the merger of 25News and Heart of Illinois ABC, Jon was the weekend anchor on the combined station. With his great experience, Jon moved back to the mornings full-time in March 2023 as an anchor on 25News Today and joined the morning team of Jessica Cook and Joe Strus.
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How Much Does Jon Schoenheider Earn?
Schoenheider’s salary is still under review but we will keep you updated as soon as the information is known.
How Much is Jon Schoenheider Worth?
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