Allison Payne

Quick Facts

Full Name	Allison Payne
Occupation	Journalist
Date Of Birth	Feb 12, 1964(1964-02-12)
Age	60
Birthplace	Richmond
Country	United States
Horoscope	Aquarius

Allison Payne Biography

Allison Payne is one of the most popular and richest Journalist who was born on February 12, 1964 in Richmond, United States. Allison Payne was born February 12, 1964. She is a nine-time Emmy Award Winner, a 21 year anchorwoman at WGN TV, an international journalist veteran, a well- respected public speaker and a community builder. Payne was a reporter and anchor at WGN-TV, CW’s cable station in Chicago. Payne was co-anchor for WGN Midday news from 11 a.m.-1 pm. She left WGN TV after 21 years. Payne Productions, Incorporated is owned by Payne. This television production company also helps students who are interested in the broadcasting industry. Payne continues to broadcast through her freelance work.

Payne was granted a leave from WGN TV in December 2010 to rest her vocal chords. Greg Caputo (news director at WGN-TV), told Robert Feder, TimeOut Chicago columnist, that Payne was diagnosed with cancer a few months back and had tried to fight it off. . . But, her doctor has asked her to remain off the air until they can resolve the problem.

On her blog on August 4, 2011, Payne added: “Down the road, I plan to begin producing my own documentaries. I also plan to produce occasional reports which I will share with you on this website. I am not ruling out a return to the anchor desk, but for now I need new intellectual challenges. I’m open to applying my communication skills to the business world as well.”

On August 2, 2011, Payne and WGN-TV station management agreed to a buyout of Payne’s current contract, ending her 21-year relationship with the station; she left WGN-TV in September 2011.

After suffering from several mini-strokes, Payne was placed on medical leave in January and august 2008. WGN-TV announced in November 2008 that Payne would be taking an indefinite leave due to ongoing health problems. In an interview with Phil Rosenthal, Chicago Tribune media columnist, Payne said that she had sought treatment for depression months before her absence.

Allison Payne Net Worth

Allison Payne is one of the richest Journalist from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Allison Payne 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

In 1990, she moved to Chicago to anchor the 9 p.m. primetime newscast. She anchored that until 2009. Payne was paired with Steve Sanders at the anchor desk from 1993 to 2008.

She traveled to the Middle East in 2006 with Reverend Jesse Jackson, to report on tensions between Syria, Israel, and Lebanon. In 2006, Payne was also the first Chicago broadcaster who traveled to Kenya to report about the African roots Senator Barack Obama. Payne is currently working on a comprehensive report about the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks in New York City and its impact on global events.

In January 2010, Payne publicly admitted that she was a recovering alcoholic, after having previously battled alcoholism for 20 years. “Substance abuse can become a problem,” she said at the time. “I wanted to make sure that nothing in my life got out of hand.”

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Who is Allison Payne Dating?

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Facts & Trivia

Allison Ranked on the list of most popular Journalist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Allison Payne celebrates birthday on February 12 of every year.

Top Facts about Allison Payne

1. Allison Payne was an American journalist born in 1964.
2. She worked for WGN-TV in Chicago for over two decades.
3. Payne won several Emmy Awards during her career.
4. She covered major events such as the 9/11 attacks and Hurricane Katrina.
5. Payne was a mentor to many young journalists in Chicago.
6. She retired from journalism in 2011 due to health issues.
7. Payne passed away on September 1, 2021 at the age of 57.
8. Her death was attributed to complications from a stroke.
9. Many colleagues and fans paid tribute to her legacy on social media.
10. Payne will be remembered as a trailblazer for women and African Americans in journalism.

Is Allison Payne still alive?

September 1, 2021

How old was Allison Payne when she died?

57 years (1964–2021)

What newscaster died in Chicago?

Allison Payne, the longtime TV news reporter anchor for Chicago’s WGN, died on September 1 at age 57, WGN reported. The Detroit native joined WGN in 1990 at the age of 25 and established herself quickly on major stories.

Did Allison Payne have a stroke?

In January and August 2008, Payne went on medical leave after suffering a series of mini-strokes.

What happened to the WGN news anchor?

After a series of unfortunate health events, Payne and WGN parted ways in September 2011 as she returned to her hometown of Detroit. Payne died in Detroit on Sept. 1 at the age of 57.