Nate Rodgers
Reporting in his home town was a childhood dream for Nate Rodgers. He calls it "a blessing."
Nate joined FOX 32 in October of 2020. The proud lifelong East Garfield Park native got his start in news working at CBS Chicago, Channel 2. There, Nate rose through the ranks as a college intern followed by nearly 10 years working behind the scenes as a desk (production) assistant, assignment editor and field producer.
Nate previously reported for TV stations, covering current events and breaking news in Champaign, Illinois, Raleigh, North Carolina (as Fayetteville Bureau Chief) and in New York City. Notable assignments include extensive coverage of Hurricane Matthew damage; Fort Bragg Military events; Harvey Weinstein’s sexual abuse trial, also New York City hospitals and funeral homes overwhelmed by COVID-19 deaths.
A passionate journalist, anxious to listen, learn and share all sides, Nate’s also a motivational speaker and youth mentor. His motto, "ask, seek… and it’s yours!"
When he’s not covering news, you’ll probably catch Nate at the gym, enjoying Mexican food, thrifting, listening to gospel music or caring for his mother, Kathy.
Nate graduated from Columbia College Chicago with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism. He was also president of the Columbia College Association of Black Journalists and is a current member of the National Association of Black Journalists, NABJ.
Email Nate your story ideas at Nate.Rodgers@fox.com or connect with him on social media.
The latest from Nate Rodgers
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Man with AR-15 style rifle among protesters who gathered outside Kyle Rittenhouse trial
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Visitation held for Jacob Jurinek and Franco Patino, the Naperville victims of the Astroworld concert
Many people came to visitation for Jacob Jurinek and Franco Patino, the Naperville victims of the Astroworld concert.
Indiana coroner confirms body pulled from pond is missing 1-year-old Illinois girl
The Lake County coroner in Indiana has identified the body found in a retention pond Thursday morning as 1-year-old Jaclyn "Angel" Dobbs, who was missing after her mother was found murdered earlier this week in the Chicago suburb of Wheeling.
Kyle Rittenhouse trial: Protesters gather outside Kenosha County Courthouse after Rittenhouse takes the stand
“We're out here to stand by the families to make sure they get justice. Being little Jake's Uncle shot seven times in the back by a Kenosha police officer, in front of his three children — we know what injustice feels like and we don't want these two families to go through that,” Blake's uncle said.
'We heard gunshots': Neighbors describe 'very scary' scene as Bensenville officer was shot
The daughter – just 13-years-old – was apparently seen running to safety as officers arrived.
Wisconsin man arrested in murder of Chicago dad who was shot while driving daughter to school
Travell Miller was hit four times as he bent over to protect his 7-year-old daughter, who was in the passenger seat and was uninjured, according to family.
Jelani Day case: Family, friends march downstate demanding answers in ISU grad student's death
Calls are growing louder in the Jelani Day case as questions linger about what really happened to the Illinois State University graduate student found dead two months ago.
Chicago area UPS worker accused of calling police on disabled veteran
'SHOCKING AND DISAPPOINTING': A suburban UPS store is apologizing after a disabled veteran claims he was discriminated against.