Natalie Bomke
Natalie Bomke co-anchors Good Day Chicago.
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
Cooking with Fire: Spicy meatloaf sandwiches with the Bensenville Fire Department
This morning we're "Cooking with Fire" at the Bensenville Fire Department, making spicy meatloaf sandwiches with twice baked mashed potatoes and roasted broccoli with firefighter paramedic Adam Sochacki.
Fueled by AF: Empowering employees with disabilities to create beloved snacks
A local business, Fueled by AF, boosts efficiency and inclusivity by employing individuals with disabilities to craft popular protein bites and nut butters.
EarlyBirds Club offers women a safe, inclusive outlet to dance the night away
In this morning’s Good News Guarantee, a pair of old high school friends developed the ultimate dance party for women of a certain age. And, it’s taking off like wildfire.
Cooking with Fire: Smash burgers with the Schiller Park Fire Department
This Thanksgiving morning, we’re "Cooking with Fire" at the Schiller Park Fire Department, making smash burgers with firefighter Brad Dehmlow.
Soule brings taste of good life to Chicago's North Lawndale community
In today's Good News Guarantee, a Chicago restaurateur is serving up good cheer in the North Lawndale community.
How Caleb Williams uplifts Chicago youth one ticket at a time
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is using his platform to inspire disadvantaged youth, donating $100,000 through his Caleb Cares Foundation to bring thousands of kids to NFL games and share a message of hope and perseverance.
Cooking with Fire: Scandinavian pancakes with the Waukegan Fire Department
On this week's "Cooking with Fire," Natalie Bomke visited the Waukegan Fire Department to cook Scandinavian pancakes with firefighters Peter Ihlen and Neal Olson.
Pug Pal Project inspires first-graders in Northbrook
First-grade teacher Sharon Latek has found a unique way to boost her students’ communication skills: a pen pal program featuring pugs.
Students dive into dolphin conservation with Brookfield Zoo Chicago program
Through Brookfield Zoo Chicago's King Conservation Science Scholars Program, local students gain hands-on experience studying dolphin behavior and conservation in Florida.
Chicago artist uses tattoos to empower survivors
Usually people turn to tattoo artists to make a bold statement. But a Chicago artist is using her skills to help people feel more confident in their own skin.