Lou Canellis Bio, FOX 32, Age, Height, Parents, Spouse, Children, Salary, and Net Worth

Lou Canellis Date of Birth / Age

Canellis’s age is 60 years old as of 2024. Lou was born in Oak Lawn in 1964. However, other information regarding when he celebrates his birthday will be updated once available.

Lou Canellis Weight and Height

Canellis 5 feet 6inches tall on average with a healthy weight.

Lou Canellis  Spouse/Wife

Canellis is married to Monica Canellis. Lou wedded her in 2005 in Chicago at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral. Monica had several surgeries secondary to uterine fibroids making it difficult to have a child.

Lou Canellis Kids / Children

The couple managed to get a surrogate mother on Skype and on 10th May 2018, the couple was blessed with a baby girl Gia Carnellis at Abeline Regional Medical Center.

Lou Canellis Parents and Siblings

Lou was born and grew up in Oak Lawn. He grew up with his three siblings and was taken care of by his both parents in a Greek home. He has younger brothers Peter and George and has an uncle called Nick Kladis who was a basketball player at Loyola. Kladis assisted as a coach 1963 team that won the NCAA championship.

Lou Canellis Education

Canellis went to Oak Lawn, Illinois, and completed his high school education. He later joined Loyola University Chicago and successfully graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Radio/TV Communications in 1986.

Lou Canellis Career

Canellis is a well-known journalist/Sports anchor /Host of Bears GameDay Live & GameNight Live and a play-by-play anchor from America working at FOX 32 News as a sports anchor. Lou serves by anchoring at 5.00 p.m. and 9.00 p.m. at FOX32 which is located in the Greater Chicago Area. Canellis has had a passion for bear games since he was 6 years old. Moreover, he anchors the Bears Gameday and night live coverage on FOX Sunday mornings and Sunday nights.

Canellis worked for Chicago Bulls broadcasts on TV and radio as his very first job in his career. He was on the sidelines and always chatted with Michael Jordan after the game. From 1987 to 1995, Lou worked at Ford Public Interest Affiliates as a VP of Sports Programming. He later left for Sports Channel Chicago as a Sports Anchor.

In addition, Lou has also worked at WMVP ESPN Radio AM 1000, ABC Radio/The Walt Disney Company Chicago, and ESPN as a Play by play-by-play broadcaster in Bristol, Connecticut from 1998-2018. Canellis now works for Fox TV and living his dream job as the main sports anchor since 2009. 

Lou Canellis Condo and Restaurant

Canellis and his wife Monica sold their longtime condo at $675,000. They used the money to purchase a new three-bedroom condo on the 12th floor of a 26-story South Loop tower in 2014. The condo, 2,319-square-foot, was listed for $1.23 million but later was available for $1.05 million. However, his wife Monica being a broker with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff, stood in for the couple in the purchase and managed to acquire it at a cheaper price.

Canellis’s new condo has floor-to-ceiling windows, views of Lake Michigan, and a three baths a split bedroom floor plan. In addition, three garage spaces, and an upgraded kitchen with granite countertops among others. Canellis also owns Avli Taverna restaurant, an upscale Greek eatery in Lincoln Park. The restaurant offers a classic menu that has revived Greek dining in Chicago.

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