Tracy Butler Biography
Tracy Butler is an American Meteorologist who was born and brought up in the United States of America. Butler is famously known for hosting ABC 7 News This Morning. She also works as a meteorologist for the station’s 11 am Newscast and gives weather updates for ESPN 1000 Radio.
Butler began her career in the year 1988 at WTRF-TV in Wheeling, West Virginia as a weathercaster. Afterward, she joined WFMJ-TV in Youngstown, Ohio where she was the chief weather anchor until in the year 1991. Furthermore, Butler then joined the WRIC-TV news team in Richmond, Virginia. She anchored the morning as well as noon weathercasts.
| Quick Biography | |
|---|---|
| Full Names | Tracy Butler |
| Popular As | Tracy |
| Gender | Female |
| Occupation / Profession | Meteorologist |
| Nationality | American |
| Race / Ethnicity | White |
| Religion | Not Known |
| Sexual Orientation | Straight |
Tracy Butler Age and Birthday
Butler is 55 years as of 2022. She was born on 20 March 1967, in the United States of America. Tracy celebrates her birthday on 20th March every year. Her birth sign is Pisces.
| Age and Birthday | |
|---|---|
| Age: | 55 Years (As of 2022) |
| Zodiac Sign: | Pisces |
| Date of Birth: | 20th March 1967 |
| Place of Birth: | USA |
| Birthday: | March 20th |
Tracy Butler Height and Weight
Butler stands at an average height of 5 feet 5 inches or 1.65 meters. Her weight including other body measurements is not available. We will update this section as soon as we get them. She is a beautiful woman with blonde hair and blue eyes color.
| Height and Weight | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 feet 5 inches (1.65 meters) |
| Weight | Moderate |
Other Body Measurements
| Other Body Measurements | |
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| Eye Color | Blue |
| Hair Color | Blonde |
| Shoe Size | To be Updated |
| Dress Size | To be Updated |
| Chest Size | To be Updated |
| Waist Size | To be Updated |
| Hip Size | To be Updated |
Tracy Butler College
Butler joined the Indiana University of Pennsylvania and graduated with a B.S. in broadcasting. She later joined Mississippi State University, where she was awarded her meteorology certification in 2001.
| Education | |
|---|---|
| School | Not available |
| College/ University | The Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Mississippi State University |
| Highest Qualification | B.S. in broadcasting |
Tracy Butler Family, Parents, and Siblings
Butler was born to her parents in the United States. Our efforts to find out more about her family came to no avail as no such information is publicly available. Thus the identity of her father and mother is still unclear. It is also not known if she has any brothers or sisters. This post will be updated as soon as we get the information.
| Family Members | |
|---|---|
| Father (Dad) | To be Updated |
| Mother | To be Updated |
| Brother(s) | To be Updated |
| Sister(s) | To be Updated |
Tracy Butler Husband and Children
Butler is married to Michael. They met through a blind date organized by her cousin. At that time, Butler worked at ABC 7 while Michael was owning a personal training studio. Her husband proposed to her in Duquesne Incline, Pittsburg, and got married in 1992.
Tracy Butler Daughters
Butler and her husband have two daughters, Crystina and Cassandra. Her daughters participate in sports like tennis and golf.
| Relationship Status | Name |
|---|---|
| Marital Status | Married |
| Husband | Michael |
| Children | Two daughters |
Tracy Butler Salary and Net Worth
Tracy Butler Salary
Butler earns an annual salary ranging from $20,000 – $100,000. She receives her income from her career as a meteorologist for ABC 7 Chicago.
Tracy Butler’s Net Worth
Butler has an estimated net worth of $3 million dollars as of 2022. This includes her assets, money, and income. Her primary source of income is her career as a Meteorologist. Through her various sources of income, Tracy has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.
| Salary and Networth | |
|---|---|
| Salary | $20,000 – $100,000 |
| Net Worth | $3 million dollars |
| Source of Income | Her career as a media personality |
Tracy Butler Meteorologist
Tracy began her career in 1988 at WTRF-TV in Wheeling, West Virginia as a weathercaster. She later went to WFMJ-TV in Youngstown, Ohio, where she was the chief weather anchor until 1991.
She then joined the WRIC-TV news team in Richmond, Virginia, where she anchored the morning and noon weathercasts. In 1993 Butler joined ABC and worked as a fill-in anchor on the morning show Good Morning America until 2002.
Butler is a member of the National Weather Association and the American Meteorological Society. In 2014, Tracy together with the ABC 7 Weather Team was recognized with an Emmy Award for the special “Surviving the Storm.”.
Tracy Butler ABC 7 News
Tracy joined ABC in 1994 where she worked as a fill-in weather anchor for Tony Perkins and Spencer Christian on Good Morning America. She then joined ABC 7 News This Morning in 1995 as a meteorologist and has served in this position ever since. She also works at 11 AM as a meteorologist and ESPN 1000 Radio, where she provides weather updates.
Butler formed Weather Sketcher’s Club, where she promotes children’s talents. She does so by motivating children to send their weather-related drawings which are likely to be aired on ABC 7 News This Morning. “I LOVE seeing how children express their creativity through markers, crayons, paints, and pencils. Their interpretations of weather elements on paper bring new eyes to something that affects us all!”
Children below the age of 13 can send their weather-related drawings to ABC 7, 190 North State Street Chicago, IL 60601. Butler also co-hosts ABC 7’s annual summer broadcast of the Chicago Air and Water Show.
Tracy Butler Golf
Butler was named “Woman of the Year” by the Executive Women’s Golf Association and has won the Illinois Treasurer’s Public Service Award. In 2012, she was honored to receive the Public Education Award from the Illinois Chapter of the MS Society.
In 2013, she along with co-director, Scott Woodruff, started a golf outing called The Duke Classic, to honor the memory of long-time ABC 7 cameraman, Michael Dukewich, who passed away in 2012.
The outing has raised nearly $60,000 to benefit the Greater Chicago Food Depository & the Wounded Warrior Project. She is a great lover of golf, and in her leisure, Tracy participates in charity golf programs.
Tracy Butler Breast Cancer
Butler was diagnosed with breast cancer during a routine mammogram in December 2018. She announced this in September 2019, via statement and in a pre-recorded segment. She immediately began her treatment for breast cancer, since it was detected earlier.
The meteorologist revealed that she was cancer-free and doing very well with the strength and support of her family. Butler emphasized the importance of mammogram screenings which when detected early, it is easily treated.
Frequently Asked Questions About Tracy Butler
Tracy Butler is a famous meteorologist working at ABC 7 Chicago since 1995. She provides weather updates during ABC 7’s daily talk and entertainment program, Windy City LIVE.
Butler is 55 years as of 2022. She was born on 20 March 1967, in the United States of America.
Butler stands at an average height of 5 feet 5 inches or 1.65 meters.
Yes, Butler got married to Michael in September 1992. She posted a picture of her husband and herself celebrating their anniversary in 2018.
Butler has an estimated net worth of $3 million, which she has earned from her career as a meteorologist.
Butler makes around $90, 000 annually as a meteorologist at ABC 7.
Because of security reasons, Tracy has not shared the precise location of her house. We shall upload the address and image of her house once we get them.
Tracy is alive and in good health. Lately, there have been no reports of her being sick or having any health-related issues.
Butler was diagnosed with breast cancer in December 2018. Since the cancer was detected earlier, it was easily treated.
Butler is pursuing her career as a meteorologist at ABC 7 News This Morning. She joined the station in 1995 and has served the viewers of Chicago with weather updates since then.
No, she has not shared any news on retiring. she still works as a meteorologist at ABC 7 News.
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