Jim Rose is an American journalist and retired news anchor for ABC 7 Chicago.
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Best Known For:Retired News Anchor at ABC 7 Chicago
Breakthrough:Became one of Chicago's most recognizable sports anchors during the city's sporting golden era of the 1980s and 90s in 1982
10 Quick Facts About Jim Rose
- Full Name: Jim Rose
- Nationality: American
- Profession: News anchor and sportscaster
- Known For: ABC 7 Chicago
- Current Role: Retired news anchor
- Date of Birth: July 5, 1953
- Age: 72 years old
- Place of Birth: Edison, New Jersey
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Lakesha
Jim Rose Age
Jim Rose is about 73 years old as of 2026. Jim Rose was born in 1953.
Education
He attended Rhode Island College, where he earned a Bachelor's degree.
- Rhode Island College
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
Career & Work
Jim Rose's career includes news and reporting roles with WLS-TV (ABC 7 Chicago), a television station.
Organization: WLS-TV (ABC 7 Chicago)
Role: Sports/News Anchor
Period: 1982–2023
Details: Chicago, Illinois · Retired after 41 years at the station, serving as a pillar of Chicago sports and local news.
Rise to Fame
Jim Rose became known for his work as retired News Anchor at ABC 7 Chicago.
Notable Coverage
- Chicago Bulls Championship Runs - ABC 7 Chicago - Extensively covered the 1990s Bulls dynasty led by Michael Jordan
Awards & Achievements
- Emmy Award — NATAS — Multiple wins for sports broadcasting excellence.
Jim Rose Family & Relationships
Jim Rose is married to Lakesha.
Lesser Known Facts
- Served as a captain in the U.S. Army before beginning his legendary broadcast career.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Jim Rose
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: News anchor and sportscaster
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: Black / African
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: July 5, 1953
- Age: 72
- Birthday: July 5
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer
- Place of Birth: Edison, New Jersey
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Lakesha
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
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- Cheryl Burton (Former Spouse)
