Natalie Bomke
Natalie Bomke is an anchor and reporter at FOX 32.
Bomke is a proud University of Illinois graduate and Fighting Illini "super" fan.
"I've worked my entire career to get to Chicago. When I saw the city skyline, for the first time as a Chicago resident, I was sitting in the back of a taxi cab. The driver must have thought I was nuts because I had tears in my eyes," she said. "I was so glad to finally be back in my home state."
Bomke's broadcast career began in Central Illinois as a morning anchor and reporter for WICD-TV in Champaign and WICS-TV in her hometown of Springfield.
She also co-anchored FOX40 Live Morning News in Sacramento, California and FOX26 Morning News in Houston, Texas.
In Chicago, Bomke especially loves to highlight the Special Olympics and its athletes. Her cousin, Theresa, is a former Special Olympian. She also volunteers her time, hosting events with PAWS Chicago, Treehouse Humane Society and Harmony House for Cats.
Bomke adopted her cat, Mr. Bill, from the Sacramento SPCA. She inherited a Goldendoodle named Charlie when she married Ed, in 2015 in Chicago. The couple have a daughter named Olive Mae.
Bomke was awarded the prestigious Chicago Headline Club Peter Lisagor Award for her coverage of the lack of dental care provided to our military veterans. She has focused much of her reporting on veteran’s needs and extraordinary abilities.
The latest from Natalie Bomke
Schaumburg comic book store owner helps long-time friend after health setback: 'it gives you hope'
As the owner of Keith’s Komix, Keith Anderson used his powers for good to help a long-time friend and customer.
Illinois medical school makes history with FDA-cleared hologram tech for patient treatment
The Carle Illinois College of Medicine at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is the first in the world to use hologram technology to treat patients. It’s called MediView XR and it was just cleared by the Food and Drug Administration.
7-year-old Grant Park girl erasing school lunch debt with handcrafted ornaments
A Grant Park girl is decking the halls with a good deed. Through her own ornament sales, she's eliminating school lunch debt.
Foundation for Culinary Arts inspires Chicago students with cooking, self-empowerment
In a heartwarming story for our "Good News Guarantee," a Chicago non-profit is serving up inspiration for students passionate about the culinary industry.
Abraham Lincoln's original Gettysburg Address comes to Illinois museum
One of five copies of the speech, written down by President Abraham Lincoln, will be on display in Natalie Bomke's hometown!
Skokie ophthalmologist's gift of sight transforms lives worldwide
A suburban ophthalmologist is delivering the gift of sight to developing nations.
Condo's surprising contents reveal World War I hero and Chicago luminary
Historical photos led a Florida condo owner to Chicago.
NASA's oldest living astronaut and Gary native dies at 95
NASA's oldest living astronaut, a Gary native, died this week at the age of 95.
Chicago 'Salt Shed' concert revives Holocaust-era music to inspire hope
A moving tribute comes to Chicago, keeping the memory of Holocaust victims alive.
Oak Park's unique 'Kindness Creators' bridges generations with daycare inside a retirement home
There is a special place in Oak Park for the young and young at heart.