Val Warner Biography
Val Warner is an American Host and Anchor working for ABC7 News in Chicago, serving as an anchor of ABC 7 Eyewitness News at 6 a.m. and the 7 a.m. streaming show. Additionally, she co-hosts Windy City Weekend, a spin-off of Windy City LIVE. She has been working for the station since July 2005.
Val Warner Age
Warner is 51 years old as of 2025. She was born on 11th March 1974 in Los Angeles, California, United States. She celebrates her birthday on 11th March every year.
Val Warner Height
Warner stands at an average height of 5 feet and 2 inches (157.48 cm) tall.
Val Warner Family
Warner was born to Diane Jackson in Los Angeles. She has a sister named Kham’ryn, an entrepreneur and a designer. The family originated in Chicago and has been working in Chicago since she likes spending her free time with her family members.
Val Warner Husband
Warner got married to Elijah Maxey Jr in July 2021. On July 31, 2025, he posted a photo of them on his Instagram account and captioned “Happy 4th Anniversary to this amazing woman…I’m one lucky dude….Love U forever more my Cali Love….❤️ 🥂” She has two children, Zoe Warner and Max Warner, whom she likes spending time with and on the sidelines of a soccer field or a cheerleading court, cheering them when she is not at work.
Zoe was born on August 31, 2002, and is 23 years old as of 2025. On August 31, 2025, she posted Zoe on her Instagram account and captioned “Happy OFFICIAL Jordan year birthday #23 to my beautiful little girl…You’re growing into an amazing young woman, and I feel so blessed…Love you more than words can say♥️💕 #23✨…” Zoe studied Journalism at Howard University and launched her career as a reporter at WINK News in Fort Myers.
Max was born on September 26, 2007, and is 18 years old as of 2025. On September 26, 2025, she posted a video on her Instagram account and captioned “Screaming Happy 18th Birthday to my SONshine…18 years with you has flown by and what fun it has been watching you…you in this next chapter of your life. Always here for you, xoxo….Mom♥️.” Max is involved with Mizzou Football at the University of Missouri, where he also track and field.
Val Warner Net Worth
Warner has an estimated net worth of about $1 Million – $5 Million which she has earned through her successful career as a Host and Anchor.
Val Warner Salary
Warner earns an annual salary ranging between $ 45, 000 to $ 110, 500.
Val Warner ABC7 Chicago
Warner is working at ABC7 Chicago where she works alongside other famous ABC7 Chicago anchors and reporters including;
- Rob Elgas
- Alan Krashesky
- Eric Thomas
- Stacey Sager
- Sarah Schulte
- David Novarro
- Paul Meincke
- Dionne Miller
- Diane Pathieu
- Eric Horng
- Cheryl Scott
- John Garcia
- Michelle Gallardo
- Drew Tuma
Val Warner Education
Warner joined the University of California at San Diego after completing her high school education. In 1996, she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree.
Val Warner Career
Warner is working for ABC7 News in Chicago, serving as an anchor of ABC 7 Eyewitness News at 6 a.m. and the 7 a.m. streaming show. Additionally, she co-hosts Windy City Weekend, a spin-off of Windy City LIVE. She is familiar with Chicago, sharing her insight and knowledge with Chicago audiences who begin their day with her and ABC 7.
Warner continues to bring fun to daytime TV every Friday on Windy City Weekend. In this role, she broadcasts everything Chicago, including weekend current affairs and what’s on people’s minds in her trademark “Host Chat” segment with Ryan Chiaverini.
Warner remains one of Chicago’s most popular personalities because of her sense of humor, sparkle, warmth, and devotion to the community. She knows the tricks to get the best out of an interview and is comfortable with interviewing influential and day-to-day individuals. She has held interviews with numerous top celebrities like Anthony Anderson, Chance the Rapper, Barry Manilow, Jane Lynch, Robin Roberts, Barbara Walters, Common, Michelle Obama, and David Muir.
The trust she has built in the community helped her secure two exclusive interviews, including the first interview with Spike Lee before the release of his controversial movie and the first and only interview with Karla Lee, the mother of murdered 9-year-old Tyshawn Lee.
Besides her anchoring and hosting work at ABC 7, Warner still contributes to ABC 7 Chicago programming endeavors. She previously hosted ABC 7’s Chicago Lights Festival and the yearly Bud Billiken Parade.
Awards and Community Work
Warner’s hosting and interviewing work contributed to ABC 7 clinching three prestigious Chicago Emmy Awards for the special programming she did on breast cancer, bullying, and ending violence in Chicago. She earned an Emmy for her role in ABC 7’s New Year’s special, COUNTDOWN CHICAGO.
Familiar with the significance of giving back to the community, Warner is a volunteer for many charitable organizations all over the Chicago region, including Chicago Bulls Charities, The Make-A-Wish Foundation, and the South Suburban Family Shelter. She has won many honors for her community service.
Val Warner Social Media Platforms
She is active on her social media accounts and often posts on her Instagram, Facebook, and X(formerly known as Twitter). She has over 95K followers on Facebook, over 166K on Instagram, and over 16K on X.