Following his retirement last year, the RTDNA has announced it is awarding its Lifetime Achievement Award to former WGN Radio news anchor Steve Bertrand.
Bertrand spent 40 years working at 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 held the job until his November retirement last year.
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.
The RTDNA called Bertrand a natural choice to be bestowed the prestigious honor.
“Over his career, he covered many of the most significant local and national events of the past 40 years while mentoring colleagues and helping define the standard for excellence in local radio journalism,” the RTDNA said in its announcement. “His retirement in 2025 marks the culmination of a lifetime dedicated to informing the public and strengthening the role of local news.”
Bertrand will be honored at the 2026 First Amendment Awards, scheduled for March 12 at the Watergate Hotel in Washington, D.C.
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