Irika Sargent is an American journalist and news anchor for WBBM-TV.
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Best Known For:The television program CBS 2 News
Breakthrough:Joined CBS 2 Chicago as an evening news anchor following a successful run in Miami in 2015
10 Quick Facts About Irika Sargent
- Full Name: Irika Sargent
- Nationality: American
- Profession: News anchor and journalist
- Known For: The television program CBS 2 News
- Current Employer: WBBM-TV
- Place of Birth: Kansas City, Missouri
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Dorian S. Payne
- Specialization: News Anchor / Newscaster and Journalist
- Beats: Investigations and Politics / Government
Irika Sargent Age
Irika Sargent's exact age is not publicly confirmed.
Education
Her educational background includes studies at University of Missouri and Cornell Law School.
- University of Missouri
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: Journalism
- Cornell Law School
- Qualification: Juris Doctor
- Field of Study: Law
Career & Work
Irika Sargent's career includes news and reporting roles with WBBM-TV (CBS 2), a television station and WFOR-TV (CBS 4).
Organization: WBBM-TV (CBS 2)
Role: Evening News Anchor
Period: 2015–Present
Details: Chicago, IL
Organization: WFOR-TV (CBS 4)
Role: Anchor
Period: 2014–2015
Details: Miami, FL
Organization: KPRC-TV
Role: Anchor/Reporter
Period: 2011–2014
Details: Houston, TX
Organization: WPMI-TV
Role: Anchor/Reporter
Period: 2006–2011
Details: Mobile, AL
Organization: Greenberg Traurig
Role: Attorney
Details: New York City · Practiced law before transitioning to journalism full-time.
Rise to Fame
Irika Sargent rose to prominence for her role on the television show CBS 2 News Chicago.
Notable Works
- TV Show: CBS 2 News Chicago (Evening Anchor, 2015-Present)
Awards & Achievements
- Emmy Award — NATAS — News Anchoring
Irika Sargent Family & Relationships
Irika Sargent is married to Dorian S. Payne.
Lesser Known Facts
- Sargent is a licensed attorney and practiced law at a major firm in New York City.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Irika Sargent
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: News anchor and journalist
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: Black / African
Birth & Background
- Place of Birth: Kansas City, Missouri
Measurements
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Black
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Dorian S. Payne
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Related Biographies
- Dorian S. Payne (Spouse • Husband)
Online Presence
- instagram:https://www.instagram.com/irikasargent/
- X (Twitter):https://twitter.com/IrikaSargent
- facebook:https://www.facebook.com/irikasargent/
