312newswannabe 7 Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 from the sun times http://www.suntimes.com/business/lazare/1691484,anna-davlantes-leaves-wmaq-072909.article July 29, 2009 BY LEWIS LAZARE Media & Marketing Columnist Anna Davlantes is in delicate contract talks with NBC-owned WMAQ-Channel 5. A Channel 5 spokeswoman first confirmed Davlantes' exit, but then shortly after called to say contract talks with the weekend newscast co-anchor were ongoing. Davlantes was offered a contract renewal, the Channel 5 spokeswoman said. Davlantes could not be immediately reached for comment. She has been at WMAQ since 2000. She started out as a general assignment reporter, but was subsequently elevated to a weekend co-anchor job. She also filled in as a co-anchor weekdays on occasion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
former newsboy 50 Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 In the words of Hawk Harrelson, "She gone!" ('Course he says "he"). Anywho, it's official, Anna D has left the building... http://newsblogs.chicagotribune.com/towerticker/2009/07/anna-davlantes-leaves-wmaqch-5.html Another dumb move by Channel 5. So many fellas watched because of her. Rob Stafford and Anna made a real nice, classy team. First Bob Sirott, now this... they shoulda dumped Allison Rosati instead and kept 2 for the price of 1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazynetjunkie 34 Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 At this time in this business for an on-air anchor and/or reporter, you'd be an almost complete idiot to leave your job unless you have something already lined up for you.. My guess is she's got something waiting for her at another station.. Heck, I wouldn't be surprised if it is WBBM.. They do have that anchor/reporter opening.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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