Alex Maragos is an American journalist and anchor for WMAQ-TV-TV.
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Best Known For:The television program NBC 5 News
Breakthrough:Joined NBC-owned WMAQ in his hometown of Chicago as a reporter in 2015
10 Quick Facts About Alex Maragos
- Full Name: Alex Maragos
- Nationality: American
- Profession: News anchor and reporter
- Known For: The television program NBC 5 News
- Current Employer: WMAQ
- Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois
- Birth Year: 1991
- Gender: Male
- Specialization: News Anchor / Newscaster and Reporter
- Notable Work: The Takeaway with Alex
Alex Maragos Age
Alex Maragos is about 35 years old as of 2026. Alex Maragos was born in 1991.
Education
He attended Washington and Lee University, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Journalism and Mass Communications.
- Washington and Lee University
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: Journalism and Mass Communications
- Period: 2013
Career & Work
Alex Maragos' career includes news and reporting roles with WMAQ-TV (NBC Chicago), a television station and WLFI-TV.
Organization: WMAQ-TV (NBC Chicago)
Role: Anchor
Period: Since 2015
Details: Chicago, IL
Organization: WLFI-TV
Role: Morning Anchor and Reporter
Period: 2013–2015
Details: West Lafayette, IN
Rise to Fame
Alex Maragos rose to prominence for his role for the podcast The Takeaway with Alex.
Notable Works
- Podcast: The Takeaway with Alex (Creator and Host, 2025-Present) — A weekly show/podcast covering major stories in Chicago
Notable Coverage
- Paris Olympic Games - NBC Chicago - 2024 - Provided 22 consecutive days of coverage from Paris
- Beijing Winter Olympic Games - NBC Chicago - 2022 - Provided 19 straight days of live coverage in China
Awards & Achievements
- Emmy Award — Chicago/Midwest Chapter of NATAS
Personal Information
- Full Name: Alex Maragos
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: News anchor and reporter
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Birth Year: 1991
- Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Online Presence
- Website:https://www.alexmaragos.com
