WGN has a new co-anchor for its midday news programming as the television station announced Patrick Elwood takes over the position on WGN Midday News effective January 17.
Elwood joins Dina Bair as co-anchor as the two will provide in-depth reporting to WGN News. He joined the television station in December of 2013 as a general assignment reporter.
“It is truly an honor to deliver the news alongside Dina, Demetrius, Dean, and the whole team at Chicago’s Very Own,” Elwood said.
“Between my dedicated colleagues and the work environment fostered by my bosses, everyday offers a challenge to create journalism that makes a difference in all of our lives. I am looking forward to making an impact in joining the team.”
Since then, he’s appeared as a reporter on various news programs at WGN such as “WGN Evening News,” “WGN News at Nine,” and “WGN News at Ten.”
“A fourth-generation south side Chicagoan, Patrick is truly one of Chicago’s Very Own,” Dominick Stasi, WGN news director, said.
“Pat is a dedicated and knowledgeable journalist. His many years covering a depth and breadth of stories, as well as his experience on the anchor desk, make him the perfect choice as WGN Midday News anchor.”
Eduardo Razo is the Assistant Content Editor for BNM, which includes writing daily news stories on the news media industry. He can be found on Twitter @eddierazo_ or you can reach him by email at eddie1991razo@gmail.com.
