Jim Rose

Jim Rose is a sports anchor who is well-known for his long tenure for the ABC 7 Chicago. With his career with the station extending to nearly four decades, he has anchored for the ABC 7 top-rated 4:00 and 6: 00 p.m newscasts. Learn more about Jim Rose and get to know more about him including his net worth, married life, wife, children, and much more.

Jim Rose was born in 1953 in Edison, New Jersey. He celebrates his birthday on July 5, which makes his age 70. He holds American nationality and comes from a mixed ethnicity. Jim graduated from Rhode Island College in 1977 with a degree in Arts in mass communications.

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Jim Rose Net Worth and Salary

Jim started his broadcasting career while serving in the U.S. Army. He worked as sports director for AFN-TV in Berlin, West Germany from 1973-75. Later, he worked for WIXT-TV in Syracuse, New York, and has been part of ABC 7 Chicago since 1982. Moreover, he has also worked as a contributor in the station’s programming specials and has contributed to ABC 7’s Emmy Award-winning Our Chicago.

Furthermore, Jim also hosts ABC 7’s annual broadcast of one of the largest parades in the country, the Bud Billiken Parade, and serves as co-host to the station’s hour-long, live special, The Chicago Auto Show. Jim currently takes the role of a sports director and anchor for the station’s top-rated 5, 6, and 10 p.m. newscasts. As of 2023, Jim Rose is estimated to hold a net worth of $1 million.

Married to Wife, Lakesha Draine

Jim has been married twice to date. He was first married to Cheryl Burton. The pair had tied the knot in 1986 and their marriage lasted for nearly a decade as they divorced in 1995. The pair met when Cheryl was a cheerleader for the Chicago Bears in 1985. Nonetheless, Jim’s former wife is also a journalist and has been working for ABC 7 Chicago since 1992.

Following the failure of his first marriage, Jim married for the second time, with a woman named Lakesha Draine. The duo exchanged vows in 2011 and share two children, Jayson and Suzette. Moreover, Jim and his wife are also grandparents to their first grandchild, Cora Rose. The married pair resides in Chicago.

Parents, Siblings, and Family

Jim has not shared any information about his family. The anchor has also not revealed the names of his parents. Moreover, there is also no information about his siblings, if he has any.

Jim Rose Height and Weight

Jim stands with a tall height of 6 feet 1 inch. Likewise, he has a well-maintained firm body.

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