Lauren Jiggetts Biography And Wiki

Lauren Jiggetts is a news anchor for WGN Morning News in Chicago, having joined WGN-TV as co-anchor on July 10, 2017. Prior to this, she spent a decade at NBC 5 Chicago, earning numerous accolades, including national and regional Emmy Awards in 2011 for her reporting on the Burr Oak Cemetery Scandal. Her journalism career began at Channel One News in Los Angeles, and she also worked at WLVI in Boston. A Harvard University graduate, where she earned her degree magna cum laude, Lauren is the daughter of former Chicago Bears offensive tackle and sportscaster Dan Jiggetts.

Lauren Jiggetts Age And Birthday

Jiggetts was born on August 29, 1982, in Chicago, Illinois, making her a Virgo.

Lauren Height And Weight

Jiggetts stands about 5 feet 7 inches tall, with long brown hair and brown eyes.

Lauren Jiggetts Educational Background

Jiggetts earned a bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism from Howard University in Washington, D.C. She also graduated magna cum laude from Harvard University and holds a master’s degree from Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism.

Lauren Jiggetts Nationality And Ethnicity

Jiggetts is an American by nationality and belongs to a Caucasian ethnic background.

Lauren Jiggetts Siblings, Parents

Jiggetts has one brother, Dan Jiggetts Jr. Her father, Dan Jiggetts Sr., is a former offensive lineman for the Chicago Bears, and her mother, Karen N. Jiggetts, is a journalist.

Lauren Jiggetts Career

Jiggetts has built a diverse and successful career in broadcasting. She began her journey at Channel One News in Los Angeles, working as both a reporter and anchor. Afterward, she moved to NBC 5 in Chicago, where she spent a decade in various roles, including weekend news anchor. During her time at NBC 5, Lauren received multiple Emmy Awards, including a national and regional Emmy in 2011 for her coverage of the Burr Oak Cemetery Scandal.

In July 2017, Lauren joined WGN Morning News as the co-anchor of the 4 am and 5 am newscasts, where her work has garnered widespread acclaim. She remains a well-respected figure in Chicago broadcasting. Additionally, Lauren was honored with the Irv Kupcinet Media Award at the 41st Annual Ed Kelly Foundation Gala in 2015 for her contributions to the field.

Lauren Husband And Children

Jiggetts is married to Patrick Brian Donovan, a research analyst at Pyramis Global Advisors. The couple tied the knot on August 8, 2009, at the Village Presbyterian Church in Northbrook, Illinois. They have two sons, Brendan and Connor.

Lauren Salary And Net Worth

She has a net worth of $1 million and generates an annual salary of $120,000.

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