Ray Cortopassi Biography
Ray Cortopassi is an American journalist who is currently a news anchor for WGN News in Chicago, Illinois. He confirmed that he will be joining WGN as its evening news anchor from 5–6 p.m. on September 28, 2020.
Before this, he worked as a news anchor and reporter for FOX59 in Indianapolis since joining the team in 2009. He anchors the station’s morning news from 7 to 10 a.m. alongside Angela Genote and First at Four with Beairshelle Edmé. His journalism career runs for as long as 25 years.
Before joining FOX59, Ray worked as an anchor and reporter at TV stations in Traverse City, Michigan, and Las Vegas, Nevada. He has a passion for telling stories and has been honored with Emmy and Associated Press awards during his years in Indianapolis.
Moreover, he has his origins in Dolton, Illinois, a south suburb of Chicago. Ray loves deep-dish pizza, and having grown up the son of a piano teacher, he picked up the drums and loves alternative rock-n-roll. After graduating from Columbia College Chicago with a degree in journalism, Ray studied acting and is now the managing director of the Off-Main Street Players, a community theater he co-founded in Zionsville, Ind. He also served as the executive director of the Chamber of Commerce from 2008 to 2011.
Ray Cortopassi Age
Cortopassi is 56 years old. He was born in 1967 in Chicago, Illinois, in the United States of America. However, he has not disclosed his exact date of birth in the limelight. We promise to keep you updated once the information is available.
Ray Cortopassi Wife
Cortopassi is married to his wife, Leslie. The couple is blessed with four children who keep them extraordinarily busy—half the time parenting, the other half chauffeuring. More information regarding the family will be updated as soon as possible.
Ray Cortopassi’s Family
Cortopassi likes to keep his personal life private; hence, he has not yet disclosed his parents and siblings. We will update you once the information is available.
Ray Cortopassi Height
Cortopassi is a man of average height and moderate body stature. However, his exact height and weight details are currently under review.
Ray Cortopassi’s Net Worth
Cortopassi has an estimated net worth of between $1 million and $5 million. His income is primarily attributed to his career as a news anchor and reporter.
Ray Cortopassi Salary
Cortopassi receives an average annual salary of $65,000.