WGN-TV’s Emmy award-winning anchor Julie Unruh is leaving the television business to spend more time with her family.
According to media writer Roger Feder, Unruh’s last day with the Nexstar-owned company will be Nov 24.
“I’ve been proud to work alongside you as I’ve watched Channel 9 grow from a few small, local newscasts each day to broadcasting nearly non-stop, earning our rightful place in a competitive news market,” Unruh wrote in an email to coworkers.
Unruh first joined WGN-TV in 2001. In her time with the station, she has covered everything from human interest stories to political corruption.
Before joining the WGN news team, Julie spent two years as an anchor and reporter on Chicagoland TV (CLTV). Previously, Julie spent a year as weekend anchor and general assignment reporter at KTKA in Topeka, Kansas.
I’m looking forward to stepping aside and spending more time with my family. The time is right,” she said.
