Jackie Kostek Facts: Bio, Age, Height, Weight, Family, and Net Worth

Jackie Kostek is a journalist and news anchor and reporter for CBS Chicago.

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Best Known For:The television show CBS News Chicago morning news

Breakthrough:Studied at the University of Kansas

10 Quick Facts About Jackie Kostek

Full Name: Jackie Kostek
Profession: News anchor and reporter
Known For: The television show CBS News Chicago morning news
Gender: Female
Specialization: News Anchor / Newscaster, Reporter, and Sports Journalist
Beats: Sports and Entertainment
Media Level: Local
Employer Type: TV Station
Net Worth: $319,000-$4,550,000 (Estimated range)
Salary: $41,000-$178,000 (Estimated range)

Jackie Kostek Age

Jackie Kostek's exact age is not publicly confirmed.

Education

Her educational background includes studies at University of Kansas and Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism.

University of Kansas
Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism
- Field of Study: Journalism

Career & Work

Jackie Kostek's career includes news and reporting roles with WBBM-TV / CBS News Chicago, a television station and KTNV-TV.

Organization: WBBM-TV / CBS News Chicago

Role: News anchor and reporter

Period: 2022–Present

Details: Chicago, Illinois

Organization: KTNV-TV

Role: Weekend news anchor and sports reporter

Period: Before March 2022

Details: Las Vegas, Nevada · Anchored weekend television newscasts and covered sports before returning to the Chicago market.

Organization: WCIU-TV

Role: Features reporter and producer

Period: Before 2022

Details: Chicago, Illinois · Produced and presented television feature reporting, including work associated with The Jam.

Organization: Chicago Blackhawks

Role: Digital host and arena presenter

Period: Historical

Details: Chicago, Illinois · Hosted digital content for the National Hockey League franchise and gained experience presenting sports entertainment to live audiences.

Rise to Fame

Jackie Kostek rose to prominence for her role on the television show CBS News Chicago morning news.

Notable Works

Notable media work includes CBS News Chicago morning news, KTNV weekend newscasts, and The Jam.

Television

TV Show: CBS News Chicago morning news (Anchor and reporter, 2022-Present) — Local television news covering Chicago communities and regional developments
TV Show: KTNV weekend newscasts (Weekend news anchor, Before 2022) — Weekend television news anchoring in Las Vegas
TV Show: The Jam (Features reporter and producer) — Chicago television morning entertainment and lifestyle programming

Digital Series

Digital Series: Chicago Blackhawks digital programming (Host) — Digital video presenting and interviews for the Chicago Blackhawks

Work: Jumpstart with Jackie (Presenter) — Community and lifestyle feature segment associated with CBS Chicago morning programming

Notable Coverage

Chicago community events and cultural features – CBS News Chicago – Reports on community activities, entertainment, local people and cultural events for the station's morning programming
Chicago professional sports – CBS News Chicago – Has contributed coverage of Chicago sports, drawing on previous experience as a sports reporter and Chicago Blackhawks digital host

Lesser Known Facts

Previously worked in Chicago television before taking a news and sports anchoring role in Las Vegas.
Her broadcasting experience combines news, sports and lifestyle features.
Participated in Dancing with Chicago Celebrities, a community fundraising event.
Has worked as a digital host for the Chicago Blackhawks.
Returned to the Chicago television market in 2022.
Presents a community-oriented feature segment known as Jumpstart with Jackie.