Natalie Bomke Biography And Wiki
Natalie Bomke, an Emmy-nominated broadcast journalist and news personality, currently serves as a news anchor and reporter for WFLD-TV, channel 32, a Fox-owned-and-operated television station licensed in Chicago, Illinois. Before this role, she co-anchored FOX40 Live Morning News in Sacramento, California, and FOX26 Morning News in Houston, Texas.
Natalie Bomke Age And Birthday
Natalie was born on January 29, 1982, in Springfield, Illinois, making her 42 years old as of 2024. Her zodiac sign is Aquarius.
Natalie Bomke Height And Weight
Bomke stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 6 inches and weighs a moderate weight.
Natalie Bomke Educational Background
Natalie started her educational journey in her hometown, where she attended and graduated from a local high school. She then pursued her studies at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, earning a Bachelor of Science in Broadcast Journalism with a concentration in political science in 2004.
Natalie Bomke Nationality
Being born and raised in the United States Natalie holds an American nationality.
Natalie Bomke Family, Siblings, Parents
Her family comprises her parents, Sally Bomke (mother) and Larry Bomke (father). Larry, a former state senator, retired in 2013, while Sally serves as a substitute teacher at Franklin Middle School. Natalie also has a brother named Wulf, who serves as a police officer at Springfield Park District.
Natalie Career
Bomke, an Emmy-nominated broadcast journalist and news personality, currently anchors and reports for WFLD-TV, channel 32, a Fox-owned-and-operated television station licensed in Chicago, Illinois. With a career spanning 27 years, she has significantly contributed to television production.
Beginning in Central Illinois, Natalie worked 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, Natalie focuses on highlighting the Special Olympics and its athletes, inspired by her cousin Theresa, a former Special Olympian. She volunteers with organizations such as PAWS Chicago, Treehouse Humane Society, and Harmony House for Cats. Natalie adopted her cat, Mr. Bill, from the Sacramento SPCA and inherited a Goldendoodle named Charlie upon marrying her husband, Ed, in 2015.
Natalie Bomke’s impactful reporting earned her the prestigious Chicago Headline Club Peter Lisagor Award for her coverage of the lack of dental care provided to military veterans. She frequently reports on veterans’ needs and extraordinary abilities.
Beyond journalism, Natalie participates in various cooking segments, including making firefighter Frankie Gulo’s famous chicken parm with the Highland Park Fire Department. She also covers heartwarming stories, such as a young fan’s experience with the Chicago Bulls and a Bourbonnais teen’s fundraising efforts for a monument dedicated to Gold Star families. Additionally, Natalie highlights an Indiana pastor’s selfless act of donating a kidney to a parishioner in need.
Natalie Bomke continues to leave her mark in journalism, combining her passion for storytelling with her dedication to reporting the news.
Natalie Bomke’s Husband And Children
In 2015, Natalie married her loving husband, Ed Swiderski. Ed, an American marketing technology executive and television personality, gained fame as the winner of season 5 of the reality TV show “The Bachelorette.” The couple welcomed their beautiful baby girl, Olive Mae, in May 2020.
Natalie Bomke Salary And Net Worth
Natalie’s dedication to her career has led to her estimated net worth, which ranges from $550,000 to $1.5 million as of 2024. Her annual salary at FOX 32 Chicago WLFD-TV ranges between $67,500 and $125,000.
