Posted by chicagomedia.org on June 23, 2008 at 19:17:18:
In Reply to: New WFLD anchor/reporter, Good Day Chicago posted by chicagomedia.org on June 23, 2008 at 19:15:04:
KORI CHAMBERS JOINS �GOOD DAY CHICAGO�
CHICAGO � Kori Chambers is the newest member of the �Good Day Chicago� team, announced Patrick Mullen, the station�s Vice President and General Manager. Chambers will handle a variety of reporting and anchoring responsibilities for the program.
In making the announcement, Mullen stated, �We�re thrilled to have Kori join FOX Chicago as we expand �Good Day Chicago� into the 9:00 a.m. hour. His strong broadcast experience and engaging personality makes him the ideal addition to our morning news team.�
Prior to joining WFLD-TV, Chambers served as an anchor and reporter for WDIV-TV in Detroit since May 2005. Previously, he was a weekend morning anchor and reporter for KVBC-TV in Las Vegas and before that as a reporter for WGGB-TV in Springfield, Massachusetts.
Chambers added, �I�m excited to be working with the talented news team at FOX Chicago. I look forward to contributing to the station and the community.�
An upstate New York native, Chambers graduated from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism. He has been recognized by the Detroit School Board for his weekly volunteer work in the classroom and in 2006 teamed up with Carver K-8 Learning Community to create and instruct a media course. He is a member of the National Association of Black Journalists.
(FOX)