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Cheryl Burton (Cheryl Annette Burton) was born on 25 December, 1962 in Chicago, Illinois, U.S., is an American news anchor. Discover Cheryl Burton's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 61 years old?
| Popular As |
Cheryl Annette Burton |
| Occupation |
News anchor |
| Age |
61 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Capricorn |
| Born |
25 December, 1962 |
| Birthday |
25 December |
| Birthplace |
Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States
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Cheryl Burton Height, Weight & Measurements
At 61 years old, Cheryl Burton height not available right now. We will update Cheryl Burton's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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| Height |
Not Available |
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Not Available |
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Who Is Cheryl Burton's Husband?
Her husband is Jim Rose (m. 1986-1995)
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Husband |
Jim Rose (m. 1986-1995) |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
Cheryl Burton Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Cheryl Burton worth at the age of 61 years old? Cheryl Burton’s income source is mostly from being a successful News anchor. She is from United States. We have estimated Cheryl Burton's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
News anchor |
Cheryl Burton Social Network
Timeline
Cheryl Annette Burton (born December 25, 1962) is an American news anchor who has been working for WLS–TV, an American Broadcasting Company-owned and operated television station in Chicago, Illinois, since 1992.
Burton anchors the station's 5 p.m. and 10 p.m. newscast alongside Ravi Baichwal and Rob Elgas.
She formerly anchored for the 7pm newscast on WCIU-TV alongside Hosea Sanders.
She also currently anchors the digital 7 p.m. newscast also alongside Rob Elgas.
Burton was born at Provident Hospital in Chicago, the fourth of five children to Hattie, a Chicago Public Schools teacher and Simpson Burton, a U.S. Air Force veteran.
For high school, Burton attended and graduated from Lindblom Technical High School (now known Lindblom Math & Science Academy) in 1980.
Burton graduated from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign where she received her B.S. in Psychology and Biology.
She is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority.
She was part of the Chicago Honey Bears cheerleading squad for the Chicago Bears for three seasons from 1983-1986.
From 1986 until 1995, Burton was married to ABC 7 sports reporter Jim Rose.
Rose, who had been dating Burton when she was a Chicago Bears cheerleader, surprised her with a diamond engagement ring on the Friday night before Super Bowl XX in New Orleans.
Rose popped the question aboard the President riverboat, scene of a pep rally party for the Bears.
Burton, who had finished a dance number with the Honey Bears, was sitting with Rose under the moonlight when he reached into his pocket for the ring.
Rose, quite the romantic, had timed the proposal to come a year after the couple's first date.
That, coincidentally, happened to be at a Super Bowl XIX party in Chicago.
Burton's broadcasting career began in 1989 at WGN-TV in Chicago where she co-anchored "MBR: The Minority Business Report", a nationally syndicated weekly series.
In 1990, she moved to Peoria, Illinois, where she worked as a reporter at WMBD-TV.
From 1990 to 1992, she was an anchor at KWCH-DT in Wichita, Kansas.
Burton joined WLS-TV in 1992 as weekend co-anchor/reporter.
Burton received the Phenomenal Woman Award in 1997, and she was also awarded CABJ for coverage on the Million Man March.
Burton volunteer for the Boys & Girls Clubs of America.
She is also public speaker for the students of the Chicago Public Schools.
She is a participant in the Rush-Presbyterian/St.
Burton is also a board member of the Life with Lupus Guild.
Burton has been married once and has no children.
In 1998, she was honored for her profession with the Kizzy Image and Achievement Award.
In 2003, she was promoted to 5 p.m. weekday co-anchor and 10 p.m. contributing anchor with Ron Magers and Kathy Brock.
In addition to being on television, Burton was a cheerleader.
In the year of 2004 and 2005, she was honored with the Thurgood Marshall Award.
Also in 2004, the Chicago Association of Black Journalist (CABJ) honored Burton with the Russ Ewing Award for her coverage on the E2 nightclub tragedy.
Burton was the first recipient of the 2005 "Sisters in the Spirit" Award, a religious award.
In 2007, she was the first alumna inducted into the school's hall of fame.
Prior to Burton beginning her career in broadcasting, she was on television on Romper Room, as a contestant on Star Search, and hosted an hour long cable TV show called Simply Elegant.
In 2008, Burton won the NABJ (National Association of Black Journalist) Salute to Excellence International.
On April 23, 2008, Burton, along with 4 others (5 separate attacks), was injured after a man punched them in the head or face.
She was also the recipient of the 2009 Procter & Gamble Award for her outstanding community service.
On June 12, 2018, WLS-TV announced that Burton will replace retiring anchor Kathy Brock as the 10pm anchor alongside Alan Krashesky.
Burton anchored the 5pm show and 7pm show on WCIU-TV until it was discontinued in 2019.
Due a comment by Mark Giangreco, Cheryl complained to management which led to his termination.
