Amanda Vinicky is an American journalist best known for playing Correspondent and host in Chicago Tonight.
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Best Known For:The television show Chicago Tonight
Breakthrough:Appointed full-time Chicago Tonight correspondent, beginning in January 2017
10 Quick Facts About Amanda Vinicky
- Full Name: Amanda Vinicky
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Correspondent and reporter
- Known For: The television show Chicago Tonight
- Gender: Female
- Specialization: Reporter and Correspondent
- Beats: Politics / Government
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M
- Salary: $45K - $188K
Education
Her educational background includes studies at University of Illinois Springfield and University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
- University of Illinois Springfield
- Qualification: Master's degree
- Field of Study: Public Affairs Reporting
- Period: 2005
- University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
- Field of Study: Journalism and political science
Career & Work
Amanda Vinicky's career includes news and reporting roles with WTTW-TV, a television station and NPR Illinois / Illinois Public Radio.
Organization: WTTW-TV
Role: Correspondent and host
Period: 2017–
Details: Chicago, Illinois · Correspondent for Chicago Tonight and host of Week in Review
Organization: NPR Illinois / Illinois Public Radio
Role: Statehouse bureau chief and reporter
Period: 2006–2016
Details: Springfield, Illinois · Covered Illinois state government, politics and the General Assembly
Organization: Illinois Economic Development Corporation / Intersect Illinois
Role: Vice President, Communications
Details: Leads organizational communications strategy following a career in journalism
Rise to Fame
Amanda Vinicky rose to prominence for her role on the television show Chicago Tonight.
Notable Works
Notable media work includes Chicago Tonight, Week in Review, and CapitolView.
Television
- TV Show: Chicago Tonight (Correspondent and host, 2017-)
- TV Show: Week in Review (Host)
- TV Show: CapitolView (Co-host)
Radio
- Radio Program: State Week (Political analyst)
Awards & Achievements
- Emmy Awards — Television Academy — Part of award-winning WTTW team
Personal Information
- Full Name: Amanda Vinicky
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: Correspondent and reporter
- Nationality: American
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Media work, including anchoring, hosting, reporting, and related ventures
