Corey McPherrin
Corey McPherrin was born and raised in Chicago's south suburbs where he dreamed of one day becoming a sportscaster in his home town.
He started his broadcasting career in Davenport, Iowa in 1977. He also worked as a sports broadcaster in Quincy, Illinois, New Orleans and Atlanta.
While in Atlanta, McPherrin received an Emmy in 1984 as "Outstanding News Performer" in the state of Georgia. Before his return to Chicago, he served as the primary sportscaster at WABC-TV in New York for seven years (1984-91).
During his time in New York, McPherrin also contributed to ABC Sports as a college football play-by- play announcer and reporter for the sports anthology show, "Wide World of Sports."
In 1991, McPherrin came home to Chicago when he assumed sports anchor duties at WBBM-TV. In 1995, he moved to FOX 32 where he now co-anchors FOX 32 News at 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday.
Previously, McPherrin served as the sports anchor for "Fox Chicago News at Nine" and also co-hosted the Bears pre-game show "Fox Kickoff Sunday," as well as the Sunday night sports wrap-up show, "The Final Word."
McPherrin's earned five Emmy awards during his 16 years at FOX 32 Chicago. He is also a 1977 graduate of Butler University where he serves as a member of the school's board of trustees.
The latest from Corey McPherrin
Health experts fear COVID case explosion after Lollapalooza
Lollapalooza, the largest public event in the world so far this year, is very much underway in Chicago.
New type of heart surgery performed in Chicago less invasive
The role of robots in medicine is growing.
Suburban kids raise $1,400 for Red Cross after EF3 tornado
The cleanup and repairs in the aftermath of last week's tornado continue in the western suburbs – and so do the various efforts to pitch in and help. Even kids are doing their part.
BBB warns of scammers after tornado leaves behind destruction in Chicago suburbs
Hundreds of homeowners from Naperville to Woodridge to Darien are trying to get their lives back in order after an EF3 tornado struck late Sunday night.
Illinois college student speaks out after alleged hate crime at Quincy bar
A local college student says she was seriously hurt in a racially charged attack at a bar in Quincy, Illinois.
Baseball card sales boom during the pandemic
Every week, Allen and his dad stop by a Lisle baseball card shop to see what they can add to their collection -- and they are not alone. Sales of baseball cards have skyrocketed during the pandemic.
Former Bears QB Erik Kramer opens up about hard life after football career
FOX 32 recently caught up with former Chicago Bears QB Erik Kramer, whose life after football -- until recently -- has been more of a nightmare.
Interest in music spikes amid pandemic
Finding a way to pass the time during a pandemic can be challenging. For some, that simply means changing your tune.
Northwestern reacts to former lecturer's op-ed on Dr. Jill Biden
A spokesperson for Northwestern pointed out Joseph Epstein had not worked at the university for 17 years and called the comments about Dr. Jill Biden "misogynistic."
Medals of WWII veteran returned to his Illinois family after decades in Texas
Homer Stanger’s family never even knew they existed. But it was clear Tuesday it was quite an honor to get them back.