Phil Schwarz Bio, WLS-ABC 7 Chicago, Age, Height, Parents, Spouse, Children, Salary, and Net Worth

Who is Phil Schwarz?

Phil Schwarz is an American meteorologist who is working for WLS-TV as a weekend meteorologist at 5 and 10 p.m. Also, he serves as a fill-in throughout the week and reports on environmental and weather-related stories. He joined the ABC 7 Weather team in 1995.

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Phil Schwarz Date of Birth / Age

Schwarz is approximately in his 60s as of 2023 although his exact age is not known as he has managed to keep his date of birth away from the public. However, we will update the information once available.

Phil Schwarz Height

Schwarz stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 7 inches tall.

Phil Schwarz Parents and Siblings

Schwarz was born and raised in the U.S. He manages to keep information regarding his parents, siblings, and extended family members away from the limelight. Even so, he seems to have a close relationship with his dad as he regularly posts him on his Instagram account. Also, his father served in the military. We will however update this information once it’s available to the public.

Phil Schwarz Spouse(Wife)

Schwarz exchanged vows with his wife, Michelle in September 1985. The couple celebrated their 38th year anniversary in 2023. The couple has two sons together. They reside in the suburbs of Chicago. Nonetheless, the information will be updated once available.

Phil Schwarz Kids / Children

Schwarz has two adult sons. Also, he has a Frenchie named Biggie. However, we will update this information once more details concerning this are available.

Phil Schwarz Education

After completing his high school education, Schwarz went on to join the Pennsylvania State University. Later, in 1983 he became its graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree in Meteorology. Also, he has the American Meteorological Society Seal of Approval and gained the Certified Broadcast Meteorologist seal.

Phil Schwarz Career

Schwarz works for WLS as a weekend meteorologist at 5 and 10 p.m. Also, he serves as a fill-in throughout the week and reports on environmental and weather-related stories. He joined the ABC 7 Weather team in 1995. To boot, he is one of the ABC 7 meteorologists who has secured an Emmy Award for drastic weather broadcast.

Prior to WLS, he served in New York at WNYW-TV as the primary meteorologist where he covered the weather for the 10 p.m. newscasts. Moreover, he served the ABC affiliate in the Twin Cities, KSTP-TV as a weekend meteorologist.

Nonetheless, his telecasting career debuted when he served in Flint, Michigan at the local ABC affiliate, WJRT-TV as a weekend meteorologist. While there, he possessed and operated a private weather forecasting service with various clients over the Midwest.

Furthermore, he partakes in many volunteer activities and is a board member of the Les Turner ALS Foundation which is a charity that aids raise funds for those ailed with ALS. Also, the research is being administered at Northwestern University. Within this, all the money raised stays in the Chicago region. Annually, he serves as an MC for the ALS Walk for Life which is held in late September.

Phil Schwarz ABC 7 Chicago

Schwarz works with ABC 7 Chicago where he serves alongside his fellow anchors, reporters, and meteorologists such as;

  1. Alan Krashesky
  2. Judy Hsu
  3. Cheryl Scott
  4. Terrell Brown
  5. Hosea Sanders
  6. Tanja Babich
  7. Tracy Butler
  8. Rob Elgas
  9. Jim Rose
  10. Roz Varon

How Much Does Phil Schwarz Earn?

Schwarz approximately earns an annual salary that ranges from $100,000-$500,000.

How Much is Phil Schwarz Worth?

As a meteorologist, Schwarz has been able to accumulate a net worth that ranges from $1 million to $5 million.

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