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Chuck Goudie Facts: Bio, Age, Height, Weight, Family, and Net Worth

Last Updated on May 20, 2026: By Anthony Gachie

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
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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

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  • Teri Goudie (Spouse)
  • Brittany Goudie (Child)

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