Veteran afternoon news anchor Steve Bertrand will retire from Nexstar News/Talk 720 WGN Chicago on November 13.
Bertrand has spent his entire career at WGN since starting as an intern in 1985. He moved to afternoon news anchor in 1992. During his tenure he also spent six years as producer and pre-and post-game show host for the NFL’s Chicago Bears. He commented, ““I feel like I’m the luckiest guy in the history of radio. As a kid, I dreamed of one day living in Chicago. I never imagined I’d be part of her daily conversation. I will forever be grateful to the legends I worked with and, most especially, the listeners who made it all happen. I’ve had the privilege of being part of a pretty amazing family for 40 years.”
WGN VP/General Manager Mary Sandberg Boyle said, “From joining WGN Radio in 1985 during the Wally Phillips era to anchoring news on the Lisa Dent Show today, throughout his 40 eventful years here Steve has faithfully maintained the highest standards of journalistic integrity, combined with his own unique gift for playful on air banter which is sure to be missed by colleagues and listeners alike.”
WGN host John Williams added, “Our loss is Steve’s (and his family’s) gain. But, boy are we gonna miss him. He has been the stable, warm and wise voice for Chicago radio for so many years. If he’ll no longer talk on our shows, I hope he’ll call in. Chicago needs more Steve Bertrands.”
