Jim Rose Biography
Jim Rose is an American sports anchor and reporter working for ABC 7 Chicago since January 1982. He reports for the ABC 7 top-rated 4 and 6 p.m. newscasts. In addition, he plays a major role in the station’s programming specials. Prior to joining ABC 7, Jim worked at WIXT-TV in Syracuse, New York.
Jim started his career in sports broadcasting while serving in the United States Army, serving as a sports director for AFN-TV in Berlin, West Germany between 1973 and 1975.
He is also the vice president of the Swan Group, a non-profit group founded to give away the “Sawan House” to a Chicago area single mother who managed to get her academic distinctions in college.
After 4 years of sweat equity and outpouring community donations, Rose’s hard work bore fruits. In October 2006, he handed over the keys of a 2,000-square-foot house to a mother of two at an average grade of 3.8 approximately. Rose has treasured this achievement more than any other honor he ever received during his career. He continues to volunteer in his time to help many charitable groups and worthy causes throughout the Chicago land area.
Jim Rose Age
How old is Jim Rose? Rose is 70 years old as of 2023. He was born on July 5, 1953, in Edison, New Jersey, the United States of America. In addition, he celebrates his birthday on July 5th every year and his zodiac sign is Cancer.
Jim Rose Family
Rose has managed to keep his family away from the limelight hence he has not disclosed any information about his parents and siblings. This information will be updated as soon as it’s available.
Jim Rose Wife
Rose is married to Lakesha Draine since 2011. However, he was earlier married to Cheryl Burton, a WLS-TV news anchor, from 1986 to 1995. He met Cheryl when she was a cheerleader for the Chicago Bears in 1985.
In addition, Rose and Lakesha are blessed with two children; a son named Jayson Rose and a daughter named Suzette Rose.
Jim Rose’s Net Worth
Rose has an estimated net worth of between $2 Million – $5 million. His income is mainly attributed to his successful career as a sportscaster.
Jim Rose Salary
Rose receives an estimated annual salary of between $32,000 – $112,690, according to the ABC 7 anchors’ salary.
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