Wikipedia Biography / Profile Background
Introduction :
Micah Materre is a well-respected American journalist and news anchor who works with Chicago’s WGN-TV. Over the course of her career, she has won several awards, including an Emmy!
Personal Life, Parents and Family Details :
- Micah Laurette Materre was born on November 9, 1962, in Chicago.
- Micah’s parents, Louis Materre (father) and Vera Jeanne Bradley (mother). Jeanne was a school administrator and Louis was a businessman/insurance broker. Louis passed away in April 2018 at the age of 91. He was also drafted by the U.S. Army in 1952 and was honorably discharged in 1954. In service, he received the Korean Service Medal with two bronze service stars.
- Louis and Jeanne were married for almost six decades!
- Micah is married to WGN’s videographer, Kelvin Jackson, since 1995. Together, they have two children, Louis and McKenzie.
- The Materre family operated well-known paint stores The Materre Bros. Paint & Wallpaper Co on the South Side for nearly 3 decades. In its heyday, high-profile Chicago residents like boxing legend Muhammad Ali, baseball Hall of Famer Ernie Banks, jazz sensation Dinah Washington were their clients.
Education : Qualifications, High School & College Info
- Micah started working as an intern at Chicago’s WBEZ radio station right after she graduated from Drake University with a BA in Journalism (Radio / TV) degree in 1983.
- After some months, she started working as a radio producer, a job that she maintained for almost six years.
- She attended Northwestern University and took a journalism grad class, which landed her an internship opportunity at WBBM Channel 2 in Chicago. This experience helped her realize that being a journalist was what she wanted for her future.
Career, Job, Salary and Net Worth :
- Currently, Micah is one of the main anchors of Chicago’s WGN-TV, appearing on “WGN Evening News” several times during the day. She joined the network in 1998 as a co-anchor and a medical reporter.
- She has covered some historical news moments in history, such as the inauguration of Barack Obama’s first presidency.
- Her exceptional work has earned her accolades from reputed media publications like the New York Times Magazine, Glamour and Ebony, etc.
- In 2014, she won an Emmy Award from the Chicago/Midwest Chapter.
- In 2023, WGN celebrated its 75th year in business, while Micah celebrated her 25th year with them!
Interesting Facts and Trivia :
- The seasoned journalist is humble when describing her career path. Micah affirms that she was “good to people, and people considered her a good person.” She describes herself as a hard-working and honest woman.
- In an interview, Micah says having perseverance can take you wherever you want to go, and it is the key to success in a career.
- Micah was interviewed by the digital platform “Michigan Avenue” about her fashion sense & dressing style. She mentioned that her mother is her fashion guru and said she “tries to follow her steps as much as she can.”
- At the end of 2017, WGN-TV launched a cooking contest, where people had to send a special family recipe during Thanksgiving & they could win a visit from Micah. Micah would then prepare it along with the winner at their house.
- Many people she has interviewed during her career have mentioned how professional Materre is and the ease they feel while filming with her.
Micah’s Blog :
- Materre has her own website where she introduces herself in a long text and also provides some advice on parenting, life, professional career, and wellness.
- One of the sections is dedicated to interviews the journalist has conducted of regular everyday people, most of them with some social or economic problems.
Body & Other Vital Info
Micah Materre Measurements :
- Eye Color : Brown
- Haircut / Hair Color : Black
- How tall is Micah Materre Height : 5′6″
- Feet / Legs / Boots / Shoe Size : No confirmed information is available.
- Pregnant? : Currently, she is not expecting a baby.
More Details :
- Marital Status / Married? : Yes
- Micah Materre Children / Kids : 2
- Ethnicity / Origin / Heritage / Race : Black
- Nationality : American
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Micah,
Totally enjoy you and the way you present the news. Particularly like your interaction with Tom Skilling & your co-anchors. But, the real reason I’m writing is because I LOVE your NEW hairdo. It’s a great total look on you! Just thought you should know! (sshhhh…I never do this)
Happy Birthday, Micah.
Dear Micah,
Would like to appear on your Saturday morning program to help kick-off
Black History Month. Celebrating our 22nd Anniversary as the first and only
African American children’s museum in the country.
I have always respected your humor, laugh, and the seriousness with the news. I believe you are very honest, so this is why I am sending an E-Mail for your Honest opinion.
First, she (Mayor of Chicago) tells the Protesters to report the Police if they have a complaint.
She should have told the Protesters to protest but do not throw or provoke the Police Officers, because the Police are doing their job.
Today we have three Police Officers, doing their job and they get injured.
Now the Mayor is saying that it is a very dangerous job and they are protecting the people of Chicago. Wish the Mayor of Chicago would support the Police Officers and not the PROTESTERS.
I’ve been a fan of yours forever your one of the best!!! BUT I have to ask & please don’t be offended. I’m very well endowed also & have tried every bra & bra venue & I’m never HAPPY. Could you tell me where you go cause you look fantastic!!! Don’t laugh too hard I’m so frustrated! LUV ya !!!