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Rafer Weigel is an American journalist known for working as a news anchor and reporter at WFLD FOX 32.

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Breakthrough:Joined WFLD FOX 32 in his hometown of Chicago as an anchor and reporter in 2017

10 Quick Facts About Rafer Weigel

  • Full Name: Rafer Weigel
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: News anchor and journalist
  • Known For: Journalist, News Anchor / Newscaster, and Reporter
  • Date of Birth: May 5, 1969
  • Age: 57 years old
  • Place of Birth: Evanston, Illinois
  • Gender: Male
  • Beats: Politics / Government and Crime / Public Safety
  • Media Level: Local
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Rafer Weigel Age

Rafer Weigel is about 57 years old as of 2026. Rafer Weigel was born in 1969.

Education

He attended University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in English.

  • University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Qualification: Bachelor's degree
    • Field of Study: English

Career & Work

Rafer Weigel's career includes news and reporting roles with WFLD FOX 32 and KTVI FOX 2.

Organization: WFLD FOX 32
Role: News Anchor and Reporter
Period: 2017–2021
Details: Chicago, Illinois · Co-anchored the weekend evening newscasts and worked as an investigative reporter.
Organization: KTVI FOX 2
Role: News Anchor
Period: 2014–2017
Details: St. Louis, Missouri · Anchored the evening programs.
Organization: KUSI-TV
Role: Sports Anchor and Reporter
Period: 2011–2014
Details: San Diego, California · Covered local and national athletic events.

Rafer Weigel Family & Relationships

  • Father: Tim Weigel

Lesser Known Facts

  • He is the son of the late legendary Chicago sports broadcaster Tim Weigel.

Personal Information

  • Full Name: Rafer Weigel
  • Gender: Male
  • Occupation: News anchor and journalist
  • Nationality: American
  • Living Status: Alive
  • Ethnicity: White

Birth & Background

  • Date of Birth: May 5, 1969
  • Age: 57
  • Birthday: May 5
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus
  • Place of Birth: Evanston, Illinois

Family & Relationships

  • Father: Tim Weigel

Net Worth & Income

  • Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
  • Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
  • Source of Income: Employment

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