After 40 years at WGN Radio, the station’s afternoon news anchor, Steve Bertrand, has announced his intention to retire next month.
On Wednesday, Bertrand announced that his final day with the station will be Thursday, November 13th. The announcement from Bertrand comes just a few months after he celebrated his 40th anniversary with the Chicago news/talk station.
He originally began working at the station as an intern before being hired full-time in 1985. In 1992, he began working as a news anchor and has held the job ever since.
“I feel like I’m the luckiest guy in the history of radio,” said Bertrand. “As a kid, I dreamed of one day living in Chicago. I never imagined I’d be part of her daily conversation. I will forever be grateful to the legends I worked with and, most especially, the listeners who made it all happen. I’ve had the privilege of being part of a pretty amazing family for 40 years.”
“From joining WGN Radio in 1985 during the Wally Phillips era to anchoring news on the Lisa Dent Show today, throughout his 40 eventful years here Steve has faithfully maintained the highest standards of journalistic integrity, combined with his own unique gift for playful on air banter which is sure to be missed by colleagues and listeners alike,” said WGN Radio Vice President and General Manager Mary Sandberg Boyle.
In addition to his time at WGN Radio, Steve Bertrand also spent six years as the producer and pre/postgame host of the Chicago Bears Radio Network.
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Absolute legend here in Chicago. All the best in retirement, Steve!