Chuck Goudie is an American journalist and investigative reporter for WMAQ-TV-TV-TV.
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Best Known For:Investigative Reporter at WMAQ-TV
Breakthrough:Appointed Chief Investigative Reporter for WLS-TV's I-Team, establishing himself as a hallmark of investigative in 1990
10 Quick Facts About Chuck Goudie
- Full Name: Chuck Goudie
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Correspondent and reporter
- Known For: Spouse of Teri Goudie
- Current Role: Investigative reporter
- Current Employer: WMAQ-TV
- Date of Birth: January 17, 1956
- Age: 70 years old
- Place of Birth: Detroit, Michigan
- Marital Status: Married
Chuck Goudie Age
Chuck Goudie is about 70 years old as of 2026. Chuck Goudie was born in 1956.
Education
He attended Michigan State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Telecommunications and Political Science.
- Michigan State University
- Qualification: Bachelor of Arts (BA)
- Field of Study: Telecommunications and Political Science
Career & Work
Chuck Goudie's career includes news and reporting roles with WMAQ-TV-TV, a television station and WLS-TV.
Organization: WMAQ-TV-TV
Role: Investigative Reporter
Period: 2025–Present
Details: Chicago, IL
Organization: WLS-TV
Role: Chief Investigative Correspondent
Period: 1980–2025
Details: Chicago, IL · Led the celebrated ABC 7 I-Team for decades, breaking major national and political corruption stories.
Organization: WSOC-TV
Role: Main Sports Anchor and Reporter
Period: 1977–1980
Details: Charlotte, NC · Served as a sports anchor and general assignment reporter.
Rise to Fame
Chuck Goudie became known for his work as investigative Reporter at WMAQ-TV.
Notable Coverage
- Licenses-for-Bribes Investigation - WLS-TV - 1998 - Exposed illegal commercial driver's license sales, leading to dozens of federal indictments
- September 11 Ground Zero Coverage - WLS-TV - 2001 - Served as the first local Chicago reporter on the air from Ground Zero in New York
Awards & Achievements
- National Emmy Award — Investigative Reporting
- Edward R. Murrow Award — Radio-Television News Directors Association — Continuing Coverage
Chuck Goudie Family & Relationships
Chuck Goudie is married to Teri Goudie. He has 1 child, Brittany Goudie.
- Children:
- Brittany Goudie
Personal Information
- Full Name: Chuck Goudie
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Correspondent and reporter
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: January 17, 1956
- Age: 70
- Birthday: January 17
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
- Place of Birth: Detroit, Michigan
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Teri Goudie
- Children: Brittany Goudie
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Related Biographies
- Teri Goudie (Spouse)
- Brittany Goudie (Child)
