Linda MacLennan is a Canadian journalist known for working as a news anchor at WBBM-TV.
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Breakthrough:Became a signature news anchor for WBBM-TV in Chicago in 1987
10 Quick Facts About Linda MacLennan
- Full Name: Linda MacLennan
- Nationality: Canadian
- Profession: News anchor and reporter
- Known For: News Anchor / Newscaster and Reporter
- Place of Birth: Sherbrooke, Quebec
- Birth Year: 1956
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: John
- Beats: Politics / Government
- Media Level: Regional
Linda MacLennan Age
Linda MacLennan is about 70 years old as of 2026. Linda MacLennan was born in 1956.
Education
She attended Carleton University, where she earned a Bachelor's degree in Journalism.
- Carleton University
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: Journalism
Career & Work
Linda MacLennan's career includes news and reporting roles with WBBM-TV, a television station and CBC.
Organization: WBBM-TV
Role: News Anchor
Period: 1987–2003
Details: Chicago, IL · Longtime anchor at the CBS-owned station in Chicago.
Organization: CBC
Role: Anchor / Reporter
Details: Canada · Worked for Canada's national public broadcaster before moving to the US.
Linda MacLennan Family & Relationships
Linda MacLennan is married to John.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Linda MacLennan
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: News anchor and reporter
- Nationality: Canadian
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Birth Year: 1956
- Place of Birth: Sherbrooke, Quebec
Measurements
- Hair Color: Brown
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: John
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $66,000–$288,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $375,000–$5,353,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work
