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 26 years at FOX 32 Chicago. A 1977 graduate of Butler University, McPherrin is a former member of the school's board of trustees and in 2002 received Butler's Robert Todd Duncan alumni achievement award. McPherrin is also a recipient of the Significant Sig award for outstanding professional achievement from the Sigma Chi Fraternity.
The latest from Corey McPherrin
Undefeated Chicago boys football team surpasses $30K goal to travel to Florida for national championship
Former President Barack Obama visited the junior league football team and inspired them to win every game. They're now undefeated, but the 13-year-old boys need $30,000 to get to Kissimmee.
Supply chain issues causing shortage of trees, holiday decorations
Many are starting to think about trimming their holiday trees, and that may be a little trickier this year.
Little Village arch gains landmark status
Some might say the Little Village arch on 26th Street on the Southwest Side has been a landmark for decades. But now, after a thorough vetting process — it's official.
Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony takes place for first time since pandemic
The Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony took place in the South Loop Thursday night for the first time since the pandemic.
'Cane guy' goes viral at White Sox game
Ron said the whole night was pure magic.
Special Report: Chicago Bears appear serious about moving to Arlington Heights
ARLINGTON BEARS? In a FOX 32 Special Report, we take a closer look at how and why it may finally be "go time" for the Chicago Bears.
Masks required indoors starting Friday in Chicago
Everyone will be required to wear a mask in any indoor public place in the city of Chicago starting Friday.
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.