Cassie Carlson
Cassie Carlson joined the FOX 32 sports team as an anchor and reporter in April 2022. Born and raised in Palatine, it's a dream for Cassie to be home and cover the teams that made her fall in love with sports.
Prior to joining FOX 32, Cassie spent two years at WMC in Memphis, Tennessee where she covered the Memphis Grizzlies from Ja Morant's rookie of the year campaign to the 2022 season finishing with the second-best record in the league. She also hosted the Penny Hardaway show where she gave an inside look into the Memphis Tigers number one recruiting class and All-NBA staff with hall of famer Larry Brown and NBA Champion Rasheed Wallace. Cassie also did sideline and play-by-play for ESPN+ broadcasts.
Cassie got her start as a sports reporter at FOX 34 in Lubbock, Texas. In Lubbock she followed Texas Tech football during the Kliff Kingsbury era. She also covered Red Raider basketball on their run to the national championship in 2019. High school football is huge in West Texas, and Cassie worked on a team to develop a football show that won an AP award for Best Sports Special. She was also a color analyst for women's volleyball and soccer on Fox Sports Southwest.
In her free time Cassie loves to find new coffee shops and restaurants in the Chicagoland area and is always looking for recommendations. You can follow Cassie on social media at @CassieCarlsonTV. Send story ideas to cassie.carlson@fox.com.
The latest from Cassie Carlson
Chicago Bears training camp: Game week preparations begin as the Miami Dolphins come to town
It's game week, as the Bears are welcoming the Miami Dolphins for a joint practice on Friday and their first preseason game on Sunday. The team is looking forward to going against some other faces.
How suburban skaters recaptured glory to compete for a world championship
What started as a fun activity for most skaters has turned into a competitive passion, with skaters working their way to the world stage.
'You'll fall in love': Chicago Hounds prep for home playoff game Saturday
The Chicago Hounds are in just their third season but already making a name for themselves and rugby in Chicago.
Why the first-round bye feeling never gets old for Northwestern Lacrosse
Northwestern Lacrosse secured a first-round bye in the NCAA tournament for a third straight season. And despite being mainstays in the postseason, they still say the feeling never gets old.
Illinois coaches, doctors urge awareness as girls face higher concussion risk in sports
A closer look at concussions in girls soccer—why rates are higher, and how Illinois teams are responding.
How a fourth-straight city championship epitomizes Whitney Young star Destiny Jackson's dominance
While Destiny Jackson is 4-0 in the city championship, there's still another goal the Illini commit and No. 1-rated recruit in the state wants to achieve.
Super Bowl 2025: How Eagles kicker, Lyon Township alum Jake Elliott makes local impact in his third Super Bowl
LTHS senior and kicker AJ Vavrik always looked up to Jake Elliott. It's how Elliott's impact in his hometown has lasted in his third Super Bowl appearance.
'Please hire Ben': Chicago Bears fans behind note to Kevin Warren recall interaction
It was another Saturday night for Ryanne Braun and Chris Stein when they saw Bears President Kevin Warren. Then, they decided to send him a message.
Chicago Bears begin London practices aiming to keep the momentum going on both sides of the ball
The Jaguars' travel plans were delayed slightly due to the effects of Hurricane Milton, so they won't be arriving until Friday morning. In the meantime, the Bears had their first full practice on Thursday.
Chicago Bears in London: Team takes in the sights, but the defense is down a starter
After having the day off on Tuesday, the Bears went through two walkthrough sessions on Wednesday to get on track for Sunday. They'll do so down a defensive starter.