Erik Runge Biography and Wiki
Erik Runge is an American journalist and news personality currently working as a news anchor and fill-in reporter for WGN-TV, Channel 9, which is an independent television station licensed to Chicago, Illinois. He joined WGN News in November 2013 as a per diem reporter. Prior to that, he previously worked as a general assignment reporter at Fox 9 Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Erik Runge Age and Birthday
Erik was born on September 15, in the United States of America. His birth sign is Virgo. His actual age and date of birth details have not yet been made public. This part will be updated soon when established.
Erik Runge Height
He stands at a height of 5 feet 8 inches (Approx. 1.75 meters) tall.
Erik Runge Education
The news anchor attended and graduated from a local high school in his hometown. From there he joined The University of Iowa, a public research university in Iowa City, Iowa.
He later graduated from the institute in 1999 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism and Political Science. More details regarding his academic credentials will be updated soon.
Erik Runge Family, Parents, Siblings
Attempts to establish his parents’ identities were in vain since no information about them is available to the public. It’s therefore not clear if he has any siblings. Further details regarding his family background will be updated soon when disclosed.
Erik Runge Wife|Wedding, Is He Married?
In regards to his marital entanglements, the famed news anchor is happily married to his loving wife, Stephanie Tichenor. The romantic duo became espoused on November 24, 2019, in a lovely wedding ceremony attended by family members and close friends.
The couple is happily blessed with three children. We are keeping tabs and we will update his partner’s details soon.
Erik Runge Salary
According to WGN estimates, he receives an average annual salary ranging from $31,300 to $122,500. His contract with the exact figures is yet to be released.
Erik Runge Net Worth
The news reporter has an estimated net worth ranging from $500,000 to $1 million as of 2022. This amount is from his extensive career as a journalist among other investments.
Erik Runge WGN News
WGN-TV is an independent television station licensed to Chicago, Illinois, United States. Owned by Irving, Texas-based Nexstar Media Group, it is sister to the company’s sole radio property, news/talk/sports station WGN.
He joined WGN News in November 2013 as a per diem reporter. Prior to that, he previously worked as a general assignment reporter at Fox 9 Minneapolis, Minnesota.
In Addition, he most recently covered governmental shutdowns, a statehouse protest that lasted for weeks, and several natural disasters including hurricanes, tornados, wildfires, and blizzards.