Dina Bair Biography
Dina Bair is an American Emmy Award-winning journalist currently working as the anchor for WGN Midday News. She is also the medical reporter for the “Medical Watch” segments on WGN Midday News, WGN Evening News, and WGN News at Nine. Before joining WGN-TV, Bair worked at CLTV in Oak Wood as an anchor and reporter.
She received her B.S. in Radio-TV-Film from Northwestern University in Evanston.
Dina joined WGN-TV as a full-time general assignment reporter in September 1994. She anchored the WGN Weekend Morning News between December 1994 and December 1999. In 2013, she moved to Italy to cover the election of the new Pope, reporting live from Vatican City.
Before joining WGN, Bair had worked for WHOI-TV in Peoria as an anchor, reporter, and producer, and CLTV in Oak Brook where she was an anchor and reporter. She also worked at WMAQ-TV in Chicago as a field producer.
Throughout her career, Dina has received several awards including nine Emmy Awards and a Peter Lisagor Award from the Society of Professional Journalists. She also received multiple Associated Press awards for both anchoring and reporting.
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In a special way, she was named a Fellow by the National Press Foundation for the “Cancer Issues” seminar in Washington D.C. In perhaps the most memorable story of her career, Dina spent a month reporting inside the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at Children’s Memorial Hospital. Her documentary “Intensive Caring” which detailed the cutting-edge medical treatments and life and death decisions won several awards for its news and documentary coverage.
Bair is the founding Board Member of the breast cancer charity One in a Million: Dancing With Chicago Celebrities. She leads a media running team devoted to raising funds for charity.
She is also part of The National Italian American Foundation, the Muscular Dystrophy Association, LUNGevity, Respiratory Health Association, and American Cancer Society, and is an Advisory Board Member for Saleh Freedom, a movement to aid victims of sex trafficking.
Dina Bair Age
How old is Dina Bair? Bair is 56 years old as of 2023. She was born on July 5, 1967, on the East Coast, of the United States. In addition, she celebrates her birthday on the 5th of July every year and her zodiac sign is Cancer.
Moreover, Dina’s nationality is American.
Dina Bair Husband
Is Dina Bair married? Yes. Bair is married to John Maher, a broker, and trader at TJM Institutional Services LLC. Promontory Point on Chicago’s lakefront hosted its outdoor ceremony and reception. Dina wore Dimitra’s Bridal Couture’s St. Patrick gown, and John donned a custom J. Hilburn tux supplied by Caroline Shaw, The Wedding Dresser.
Moreover, Michelle Durpetti Events’ decor and planning, as well as Tu Bloom’s florals, were ideal for their indoor-outdoor location. Lace Cake Studio created a fun ombré cake, while Jewell Events & Catering prepared a delectable feast.
Moreover, together they have four children.
Dina Bair family
Bair was born to John Short, her father, and her mother in the United States. In January 2020, his dad was diagnosed with metastatic lung cancer. Unfortunately, her father died on September 12, 2020. However, she has not disclosed any details about her mother and siblings.
Dina Bair Height
Bair stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 7 inches (1.7 m) tall with a moderate weight.
Dina Bair’s Net Worth
How much is Dina Bair worth? Bair has an estimated net worth of $2 million. Her income stems mainly from her career as a journalist.
Dina Bair Salary
Bair works for WGN-Tv to receive an average annual salary of between $43,905 – $110,000.
Dina Bair Cancer
Bair was diagnosed with ovarian cancer at the age of 21, and at the age of 39 with melanoma on her breast. However, she underwent surgery and was successfully removed. She is for sure a cancer survivor.
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