Jase 1042 Posted July 21, 2024 Share Posted July 21, 2024 On 7/16/2024 at 6:45 PM, WeatherandTraffic said: Iisha has been there for almost 3 years and Kevin just over a year. I will cut them some slack since it's their first severe weather coverage at NBC5 and didn't have the veterans to help. Scott was equally as bad earlier this Summer/Spring when it was her, Brant and Pete during severe weather coverage. That said, she gets no sympathy from me. If she can't hack it, she needs to go. Once both Brant and Pete retire, they're going to be screwed. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13034-random-wmaq-thread/page/38/#findComment-298830 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeatherandTraffic 54 Posted August 14, 2024 Share Posted August 14, 2024 (edited) 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 it 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. Edited August 14, 2024 by WeatherandTraffic Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13034-random-wmaq-thread/page/38/#findComment-299507 Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.R. 90 Posted August 14, 2024 Share Posted August 14, 2024 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! Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13034-random-wmaq-thread/page/38/#findComment-299509 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5552 Posted August 14, 2024 Author Share Posted August 14, 2024 Michelle has posted some stuff that suggests it's permanent, but again, nothing more than hints. Excellent move, though, if it sticks. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13034-random-wmaq-thread/page/38/#findComment-299512 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 1042 Posted August 14, 2024 Share Posted August 14, 2024 2 hours 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 it 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. Glad someone saw the light, if you will, and made the change. Cassimy fits in well with the rest of the morning team. 1 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13034-random-wmaq-thread/page/38/#findComment-299516 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5552 Posted September 9, 2024 Author Share Posted September 9, 2024 New graphics for Sports Sunday. The outgoing look carried several design cues from the 2016 O&O graphics, so it's no surprise that this package draws a little from the 2021 look. 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13034-random-wmaq-thread/page/38/#findComment-300143 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NBC 5 Chicago 190 Posted September 24, 2024 Share Posted September 24, 2024 After nearly 13 years with NBC 5, Lauren Petty announced on her Facebook page that tomorrow is her last day with the station. She is going to leave broadcasting and pursue a new adventure outside of broadcasting. 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13034-random-wmaq-thread/page/38/#findComment-300502 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NBC 5 Chicago 190 Posted October 16, 2024 Share Posted October 16, 2024 (edited) On 9/23/2024 at 9:10 PM, NBC 5 Chicago said: After nearly 13 years with NBC 5, Lauren Petty announced on her Facebook page that tomorrow is her last day with the station. She is going to leave broadcasting and pursue a new adventure outside of broadcasting. She has joined the media relations team at Northwestern Medicine. I wonder if WMAQ will have someone dedicated to covering health related stories again Lauren was the first one dedicated since Nesita Kwan left the station in 2015. Edited October 16, 2024 by NBC 5 Chicago 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13034-random-wmaq-thread/page/38/#findComment-301057 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 1042 Posted October 16, 2024 Share Posted October 16, 2024 38 minutes ago, NBC 5 Chicago said: She has joined the media relations team at Northwestern Medicine. I wonder if WMAQ will have someone dedicated to covering health related stories again Lauren was the first one dedicated since Nesita Kwan left the station in 2015. I think they should have someone cover the health beat. With Sandra Torres being a bilingual journalist, being able to turn around health stories for both an English and Spanish speaking audience could be invaluable. But, if I had to guess, maybe Kate or Regina succeed Lauren. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13034-random-wmaq-thread/page/38/#findComment-301061 Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.R. 90 Posted October 21, 2024 Share Posted October 21, 2024 Matt Rodrigues is expanding his role at NBC 5 with a segment called “Matt In The Morning” 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13034-random-wmaq-thread/page/38/#findComment-301146 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 1042 Posted October 22, 2024 Share Posted October 22, 2024 5 hours ago, R.R. said: Matt Rodrigues is expanding his role at NBC 5 with a segment called “Matt In The Morning” Looks like the desk from (the now defunct) NBC Sports Chicago has found a new home... Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13034-random-wmaq-thread/page/38/#findComment-301159 Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.W. Rodriguez 14 Posted October 22, 2024 Share Posted October 22, 2024 Leila Rahimi is reportedly out at NBC 5. https://chicago.suntimes.com/sports-media/2024/10/22/leila-rahimi-nbc-5-chicago-nbc-sports-chicago-dan-bernstein-marshall-harris-the-score Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13034-random-wmaq-thread/page/38/#findComment-301168 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5552 Posted October 22, 2024 Author Share Posted October 22, 2024 I swear, they are cursed in the sports department, ever since Giangreco defected to ABC. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13034-random-wmaq-thread/page/38/#findComment-301170 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 1042 Posted October 22, 2024 Share Posted October 22, 2024 Not sure why Rahimi was hired in the first place. Berman and Blanzy could have shared responsibility with a freelancer (Ruthie Ploinsky, etc...) filling in the gaps. I know Raul Delgado from Telemundo Chicago has filled in as well from time to time. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13034-random-wmaq-thread/page/38/#findComment-301173 Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.R. 90 Posted October 23, 2024 Share Posted October 23, 2024 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. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13034-random-wmaq-thread/page/38/#findComment-301177 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5552 Posted October 23, 2024 Author Share Posted October 23, 2024 5 hours ago, Jase said: Not sure why Rahimi was hired in the first place. Berman and Blanzy could have shared responsibility with a freelancer (Ruthie Ploinsky, etc...) filling in the gaps. I know Raul Delgado from Telemundo Chicago has filled in as well from time to time. Maybe Polinsky was freelancing, but so is Blanzy. As for Telemundo talent, I haven't seen Delgado, but I did catch Hector Lozano a few times, including tonight, all of which were prerecorded reports. Stefan and Allison briefly recapped tonight's Hawks game, then tossed to Hector's Bulls report. I hope this was Leila's decision, because it would be otherwise mind-numbing to dismiss your lead during this part of the year. For the record, though, there is an online job listing for a sports anchor/reporter. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13034-random-wmaq-thread/page/38/#findComment-301179 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 1042 Posted October 23, 2024 Share Posted October 23, 2024 (edited) 13 hours ago, 24994J said: Maybe Polinsky was freelancing, but so is Blanzy. As for Telemundo talent, I haven't seen Delgado, but I did catch Hector Lozano a few times, including tonight, all of which were prerecorded reports. Stefan and Allison briefly recapped tonight's Hawks game, then tossed to Hector's Bulls report. I hope this was Leila's decision, because it would be otherwise mind-numbing to dismiss your lead during this part of the year. For the record, though, there is an online job listing for a sports anchor/reporter. Polinsky was freelancing, but (I believe) she's now tied up with the Chicago Sports Network. Blanzy, started out freelance, but I don't think that's still the case (at least it shouldn't be after 8 years ). Nevertheless, when Lewis left, they could have promoted Blanzy or Berman. Jeff has more than enough experience in the market. However, anytime anyone is name lead sports anchor, something happens, so there's that... Edited October 23, 2024 by Jase 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13034-random-wmaq-thread/page/38/#findComment-301185 Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.R. 90 Posted December 19, 2024 Share Posted December 19, 2024 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. 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13034-random-wmaq-thread/page/38/#findComment-302240 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinCruzChicagoNYLA 17 Posted January 30 Share Posted January 30 Station employee Kevin Spencer has died from apparent suicide, 2 days after his disappearance. https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/family-of-kevin-spencer-on-missing-nbc-5-employee-something-is-definitely-wrong/3658418/ 3 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13034-random-wmaq-thread/page/38/#findComment-303279 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NBC 5 Chicago 190 Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 Chuck Goudie is heading to WMAQ 6 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13034-random-wmaq-thread/page/38/#findComment-303376 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mouseboy33 91 Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 Makes the most sense if he wants to continue. CBS probably couldnt or wouldnt match his salary request. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13034-random-wmaq-thread/page/38/#findComment-303379 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 1042 Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 38 minutes ago, NBC 5 Chicago said: Chuck Goudie is heading to WMAQ I figured there wasn't a need for another investigative reporter at WMAQ, but I can't blame them for signing him. Too much experience to pass up. Plus, with an already established investigative unit at WMAQ, Goudie doesn't have to build one from the ground up (i.e.. at WFLD). Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13034-random-wmaq-thread/page/38/#findComment-303381 Share on other sites More sharing options...
newsman123 112 Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 19 hours ago, mouseboy33 said: Makes the most sense if he wants to continue. CBS probably couldnt or wouldnt match his salary request. Im sure NBC didn't match his request either. No one is paying that kind of money anymore. This seems like a vanity project, just to stick it to his former station. 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13034-random-wmaq-thread/page/38/#findComment-303406 Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.R. 90 Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 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. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13034-random-wmaq-thread/page/38/#findComment-303410 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 1042 Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 Goudie made his debut yesterday during the 6P. Unclear if he will make daily appearances and if so, it will be at 6P (like he did while at WLS). 1 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13034-random-wmaq-thread/page/38/#findComment-303576 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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