Derrick Young is an American journalist and morning traffic anchor for CBS Chicago.
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Best Known For:The television program CBS 2 News Morning
Breakthrough:Joined CBS 2 Chicago as the morning traffic anchor for his home city in 2011
10 Quick Facts About Derrick Young
- Full Name: Derrick Young
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Reporter
- Known For: The television program CBS 2 News Morning
- Current Role: Morning traffic anchor
- Current Employer: CBS Chicago
- Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Cassandra Young
- Media Level: Local
Derrick Young Age
Derrick Young's exact age is not publicly confirmed.
Education
He attended DePaul University, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Communication.
- DePaul University
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: Communication
Career & Work
Derrick Young's career includes news and reporting roles with WBBM-TV (CBS 2), a television station.
Organization: WBBM-TV (CBS 2)
Role: Traffic Anchor
Period: 2011–Present
Details: Chicago, IL
Rise to Fame
Derrick Young rose to prominence for his role on the television show CBS 2 News Morning.
Notable Works
Notable media work includes CBS 2 News Morning and CBS 2 News at 11 a.m.
- TV Show: CBS 2 News Morning (Traffic Anchor, 2011-Present)
- TV Show: CBS 2 News at 11 a.m (Reporter)
Derrick Young Family & Relationships
Derrick Young is married to Cassandra Young.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Derrick Young
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Reporter
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: Black / African
Birth & Background
- Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois
Measurements
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Black
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Cassandra Young
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $51,000–$223,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $341,000–$4,875,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work
Related Biographies
- Cassandra Young (Spouse • Wife)
Online Presence
- X (Twitter):https://x.com/DerrickYoungTV2
