Mike Lowe Biography
Mike Lowe is an American journalist currently serving as an anchor at WGN-TV since joining the station in April 2015. Previously, he interned in the WGN Sports department from 1998 to 1999. Before joining WGN, Mike worked at Tribune-owned WITI-TV (FOX) in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Mike is a proud graduate of Loyola Academy in Wilmette, Illinois. He then joined Northwestern University, where he was a running back on the varsity football team. For his undergraduate degree, he received a double major in political science and journalism. He also received his master’s degree from Northwestern’s Medill School of Journalism, where he won the Harrington Award, the school’s top student honor.
Lowe started his broadcast career at WLNS-TV (CBS) in Lansing, Michigan as a general assignment reporter. He covered local politics and the auto industry, especially labor and management issues.
He then relocated to Berlin, Germany, where he worked for Deutsche Welle TV and Radio, reporting on Europe’s response to United States foreign policy and the European view of the presidential election, among other topics.
Mike’s next step landed him at WFMZ-TV (IND) in Allentown, Pa. working as a bureau chief. At the station, Mike covered eastern Pennsylvania and western New Jersey, including then NJ attorney general Chris Christie.
Although his career has mainly focused on public affairs journalism, his background also entails some sports reporting experience. He has also served as a sports reporter and fill-in weekend anchor at KTKA-TV (ABC) in Topeka, Kansas; on the production side for ESPN and FOX Sports; and as sports director of WNUR-FM, where he did play-by-play announcing for the Northwestern University Wildcats football and basketball teams.
Mike Lowe Age
How old is Mike Lowe? Lowe was born and raised in Wilmette, Illinois, in the United States. He is about 36 years old as of 2023. However, he has not disclosed his exact date and year of birth. We promise to update you once the information is available.
Mike Lowe Wife
Lowe is very private when talking about his personal life, and thus has not disclosed his love life. There are also no rumors about him being in any relationships in the past. However, we promise to update you once the information is available.
Mike Lowe Family
Lowe was born and raised in Wilmette, Illinois by his caring parents. However, he has not mentioned any details about his parents and siblings. We guarantee to keep you updated as soon as the information is released into the limelight.
Mike Lowe Height
Lowe stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 7 inches (1.7 m) tall.
Mike Lowe Awards | Achievements
Lowe is a 27-time Chicago/Midwest Emmy winner, an 87-time Emmy nominee, and a four-time regional Edward R. Murrow award winner (once for breaking news, once for feature reporting, and twice for hard news reporting). He is also a National Mark of Excellence (SPJ) award winner and a National Walter Cronkite Award for Political Journalism winner.
Mike Lowe Net Worth
Lowe has an estimated net worth of between $2 million – $5 million. His income is mainly attributed to his career as a journalist.
Mike Lowe Salary
As a news anchor working for WGN-TV, Mike receives an annual salary of approximately $25,000–$72,000.
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