Who is Natalie Bomke?
Natalie Bomke is a journalist having been Emmy nominated and currently works at FOX 32 News as an anchor and reporter in Chicago. FOX 32 (WFLD) is a Fox-owned-and-operated television station licensed to Chicago, Illinois, United States. Bomke also anchored FOX40 Live Morning News in Sacramento, California, and FOX26 Morning News in Houston, Texas.
Natalie Bomke Date of Birth /Age
Natalie’s age is 41 years as of 2023. She was born in Springfield, Illinois in 1982. She was born the same year as well-known people like Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj, Nate Ruess, Anne Hathaway, and Rebecca Zamolo among others.
Natalie Bomke Weight and Height
Bomke is 5 feet 5 inches on average and has a healthy weight.
Natalie Bomke Parents and Siblings
Bomke has a cat, Mr. Bill, from the Sacramento SPCA. She inherited a Goldendoodle named Charlie when she married Ed, in 2015 in Chicago. Bomke’s mother is Sally Jo, a full-time teacher, and her dad is Larry. Her father was the county board chairman when Natalie was born.
However, he later served as a state senator from 1995 until his retirement in 2013. Most of her family members reside in Springfield. Her mother is still a substitute teacher at Franklin Middle School. Bomke’s brother Wulf serves as a Springfield Park District police officer. Also, she has a cousin named Theresa a former Special Olympian.
Natalie Bomke Husband and Child
Bomke is married to Ed Swiderski since July 25, 2015. Prior to their marriage, the couple dated in January 2014. Swiderski works as a marketing technology executive and he is popular for the reality television series The Bachelorette. The couple resides in Chicago.
Natalie Bomke Kids / Children
Bomke and Ed have a daughter named Olive Mae.
Natalie Bomke Logan Square House Sale
Bomke sold her five-bedroom house in Logan Square on Dec. 11, 2020, for $900,000.
Natalie Bomke Education
Natalie schooled at The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign from 2000-2004. She successfully completed and graduated with a degree of Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Broadcast Journalism, Concentration in Political Science.
Natalie Bomke Career
Natalie Bomke is a journalist having been Emmy nominated and currently works at FOX 32 News as an anchor and reporter in Chicago. She worked as a Fundraising Volunteer, Event Emcee, and Promotional Videos for PAWS Chicago. In addition, she also volunteered at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She also joined Special Olympics Illinois as a Volunteer, Event Emcee, and Polar Plunger! later she became a Volunteer, Fundraiser, and Event Emcee for Harmony House For Cats.
Bomke joined the Smiles for Veterans team as a Fundraiser for promotional Videos. She also volunteered at Treehouse Humane Society as an Event Emcee. Natalie worked tirelessly to get to Chicago and was so glad to finally be back in her home state.
Bomke started her career at Sinclair Broadcast Group from 2004 to 2006 as Morning News Anchor, Education Beat reporter, and Vermilion County Bureau Chief. However, she later joined Tribune Company, KTXL-TV FOX 40 from 2007 – Mar 2010. Her assignment was to anchor Morning News, Midday News, and Special Projects Reporter, Weekly “Sacramento Scene” Lifestyle Franchise.
Later, she quit to join KRIV-TV FOX 32 from Apr 2010 – Sep 2013 as a Morning News Anchor/Reporter and Primetime Anchor Fill-In. Also, did Host “Wake Up Money” Consumer Report, Co-Host “Mind, Body and Soul” Women’s Feature, Certified Fitness Instructor and Healthy Lifestyle, Reporter.
Natalie Bomke Experience
Bomke began her broadcasting career as a morning anchor and reporter for WICD-TV in Champaign Central Illinois. Additionally, she also worked at WICS-TV in her hometown of Springfield. Therefore, Bomke highlights the Special Olympics and its athletes.
FOX 32
Bomke joined FOX 32 team in Chicago, Illinois in September 2013. Moreover, she has worked as an Anchor, Breaking News/Feature Reporter, and Digital Media Specialist.
Bomke is working with NBC10 News where she serves alongside her fellow anchors, reporters, and meteorologists such as;
- Bill Henley
- John Clark
- Steve Sosna
- Kaitlin Cody
- Krystal Klei
- Sheila Watko
- Jacqueline London
- Katy Zachry
- Cydney Long
- Violet Yas
- Randy Gyllenhaal
- Frances Wang
- Joy Lim Nakrin
- Jim Rosenfield
- Erin Coleman
- Brittney Shipp
- Rosemary Connors
- Lucy Bustamante
- Glenn “Hurricane” Schwartz
How Much Does Natalie Bomke Earn?
Bomke earns an annual salary that ranges from $100,000-$500,000.
How Much is Natalie Bomke Worth?
As an anchor and reporter, Bomke has been able to accumulate a net worth that ranges from $1 million to $5 million.