Alan Krashesky Biography
Alan Krashesky is an American retired journalist who previously served ABC7 Chicago as an anchor at 5, 6, and 10 p.m. and as a reporter broadcasting major stories locally and globally. Following a four-decade career, he retired in 2022 airing his last newscast on November 22. He joined ABC 7 Chicago on October 4, 1982, and announced his retirement on October 4, 2022.
Alan Krashesky Age
Krashesky is 61 years old as of 2021. He was born on October 19, 1960, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. He celebrates his birthday on October 19 every year.
Alan Krashesky Height
Krashesky stands at a height of 6 feet 1 inch tall.
Alan Krashesky Family
Krashesky has managed to keep his personal life away from the limelight hence he has not disclosed any information about his parents. It is also not known if Krashesky has any siblings.
Alan Krashesky Wife
Krashesky is married to Colleen Merritt Krashesky. The couple is blessed with three children two daughters and one son. Kaylin their firstborn, attended the school of Journalism and graduated. She is a producer for WMBF-TV as well as a reporter/newscaster for KDRV-TV. Their only son, Kian Krashesky attends Columbia College Chicago and was born in South Korea. Besides, their youngest daughter, Keira’s birth took place in China & currently attends the University of Michigan.
Alan Krashesky Net Worth
Krashesky has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million – $5 Million which he has earned through his career as an anchor and reporter.
Alan Krashesky Salary
Krashesky earns an annual salary ranging between $ 45,000 – $ 110,500.
Alan Krashesky Education
Krashesky attended the Milton Hershey School, a residential school for children with social and financial needs. In 2005 Krashesky was named Milton Hershey Alumni of the year. He went to Ithaca College in Ithaca, New York. Alan graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Communications Management in 1981.
Alan Krashesky Career
Krashesky served ABC7 Chicago as an anchor at 5, 6, and 10 p.m. and as a reporter broadcasting major stories locally and globally. Following a four-decade career, he retired in 2022 airing his last newscast on November 22. He joined ABC 7 Chicago on October 4, 1982, and announced his retirement on October 4, 2022.
The veteran news anchor and reporter co-anchors three of ABC 7’s top-rated weekday newscasts: the 6 PM newscasts and The 5 PM newscasts positions he has held since March 1998. In May of 2016, he also became co-anchor of the station’s top-rated 10 PM newscast alongside Cheryl Burton.
He is well-known and respected for both his news anchoring and news reporting. Before he co-anchored ABC 7’s 4 PM weekday newscasts (2005-2016), the 5 PM weekday newscasts (1994-98), and its morning newscasts (1989-94). In fact, he became the primary anchor of ABC 7’s weekday morning news program.
Every newscast he has anchored has continuously been rated No. 1 within the Chicago market. Later in 1982, he joined ABC 7 as a general assignment reporter. His reporting in Chicago and abroad has earned high praise. Alan is considered one of the top reporters in the market to cover major domestic and international news and has been admired in particular, for his coverage of the Roman Catholic Church
. Chicagoans will recall his in-depth coverage of the election of Pope Francis and also the historic resignation of Pope Benedict XVI. He covered the death of Pope John Paul II and the election of Pope Benedict XVI in 2005, and also the beatification of Pope John Paul II in 2011.
Alan Krashesky ABC7 Chicago
Krashesky is working at ABC7 Chicago where he works alongside other famous ABC7 Chicago anchors and reporters including;
- Rob Elgas
- Stacey Sager
- David Novarro
- Val Warner
- Paul Meincke
- Diane Pathieu
- Eric Horng
- John Garcia
- Michelle Gallardo
- Evelyn Holmes
- Jessica D’Onofrio
- Sarah Schulte
- Leah Hop
- Janet Davies
- John Idler
- Samantha Chatman
- Jason Knowles
- Chuck Goudie
- Larry Mowry
- Mark Rivera
- Stacey Baca
- Dionne Miller
- Phil Schwarz
- Karen Jordan
- Ravi Baichwal
- Roz Varon
- Tracy Butler
- Jim Rose
- Terrell Brown
- Hosea Sanders
- Tanja Babich
- Cheryl Scott
- Judy Hsu
- Mark Giangreco
- Cheryl Burton
- Eric Thomas
- Kristen Sze
- Sandhya Patel
- Dan Noyes
- Chris Nguyen
- Mike Nicco
- Dion Lim
- Jobina Fortson
- Liz Kreutz
- Spencer Christian
- Dan Ashley
- Larry Beil
- Reggie Aqui
- Chris Alvarez
- Kumasi Aaron
- Drew Tuma
Alan Krashesky Social Media Platforms
Krashesky is active on his social media accounts and is often seen posting on his Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. He has over 4k followers on Twitter, over 1k followers on Instagram, and over 17k followers on Facebook.
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