R.R.

So it looks like former CBS 2 sports director Marshall Harris has made his way over to ABC 7

On 1/17/2025 at 12:05 PM, TheNewsTV said:

Is it known who will replace Jim on the 11am and 4pm news?

Forgot to follow up on this! Marie has been going solo the last few months at 4 with the shot established across from the desk. (Similar to the shots in studio B) 

2 hours ago, newsman123 said:

This seems like a vanity project, just to stick it to his former station. 

Who knows. The 2020s has been a lot of stick it to the former station.

1 hour ago, Jase said:

They should keep the opinions to a minimum and focus on news.

That pretty much failed in night one based on what viewers were seeing

4 hours ago, TheNewsTV said:

Is it known who will replace Jim on the 11am and 4pm news?

Not at this time. So far we’ve seen Marie go solo on the 11, and Joe alongside her at 4.

It’s now been made official, Evrod is now a permanent morning anchor. After 4 months as interim, the former intern under former morning anchor Art Norman made announcement today.

Glenn Marshall speaks out on his departure citing he quit WGN for many reasons

3 hours ago, cpet228 said:

I prefer Greg over Cheryl Scott.  She has never impressed me, despite her being there longer.  

Agreed. Never could warm up to her… Still dull and bland.

Mugo Odigwe is leaving the station after 5 years. She will be anchoring CBS News 24/7

On 11/6/2024 at 12:54 AM, Jase said:

Agreed. I do wonder what will become of the big moveable video monitor that was used as a divider. Seems like such an expensive unit to never use again (…not that it was used often to begin with). 
 

Here’s a better look of the window setup. I like the big desk and decorative screen (despite it covering the view).

Honestly, I like this desk!

So they’ve updated the lightbox logo on the anchor desk which now has the current logo. Another modification to the set since they redid the BAM in June

An update regarding Brad Edwards’ departure. Brad was laid off

The 46 year old was laid off in the Paramount layoffs after 12 years with the station and is now taking a role in a new business BE Media

https://www.axios.com/local/chicago/2024/10/28/brad-edwards-cbs-2-journalism-television-job

Many things not only just the fact that Mark bounce apparently due to some other things back in 94, despite he didn’t want to leave.
 

Other things to note:

Then you had his replacement, Jon Kelley who was disliked by many.

Adamle leaving for CBS 2, after Tim Weigel's passing, only to return in 04, and forced to retire in 2017.

The passings of Darian Chapman in 2002 and Daryl Hawks 9 years later.

Ryan Baker only to leave for CBS 2 as well. The list goes on.

Matt Rodrigues is expanding his role at NBC 5 with a segment called “Matt In The Morning”

And with so many changes happening at 2, they’ve quietly dropped their 4:30am half of the morning newscast which has been part of the morning show since it was reinstated back in 2010.

13 minutes ago, ns8401 said:

Having the blinds drawn all the time defeats the purpose of the thing…

They only open them when shows aren’t going on. I’ve passed by there during times between noon and 4.

12 hours ago, Georgie56 said:

Marybel Gonzalez is leaving for CNN.

Marybel already left CBS Chicago on 8-9. 

3 hours ago, mrschimpf said:

WMAQ had their own streetside studios the worst you got was the occasional drunk who might provide some midnight color commentary.

Actually a window got damaged at Studio 5 in 2012 by their entrance at 401.

3 hours ago, Chicago2008 said:

What is studio 32?

Studio 32 is or was the studio upstairs at the WFLD offices & studios that faces towards Michigan Ave & Lake Street. Became the title during Covid.

1 hour ago, Jase said:

The 20th anniversary of the debut of the streetside studio is in 2026 (I believe).

April 10th, 2026 yes. Even though the pre-release was April 8th, 2006 the complete debut was 4-10.

1 hour ago, Chicago2008 said:

4:30-7:00 AM

Initially 4:30-7a yes with Kristen Nichole and Anthony Ponce before she was reassigned in 2019 when Rafer and Roseanne took on the role.

Glenn Marshall is out at WGN.

Hosea Sanders officially marks 30 years with ABC 7. Started off on Mornings with Lauren Cohn (1994-96), Leah Hope (96-2001) and Judy Hsu (2001-15). Then on the 7pm newscast for 4 years and now covering entertainment stories.

21 minutes ago, WeatherandTraffic said:

Nothing official from what I've seen, but Evrod Cassimy has been anchoring weekday mornings with Michelle for the past few weeks, including this week and I seems JC Navarrete has been demoted to general assignment reporter for the afternoon newscasts. Good for Evrod, he is a strong anchor and a needed boost for the morning news. 

He’s got a fun personality on the air. Especially with the recent story they did yesterday and was singing one of GloRilla's songs!

3 hours ago, fryingpan123 said:

Not sure if anyone noticed, does Newsnation has new studio in DC?

Since last year yes. It started around the April 2023 lineup as Vittert left the Chicago studios