About Jim Rose
Born 1953. Jim Rose is an American sports journalist and news Anchor.
Jim Rose (born July 5, 1953) is an American former sports anchor. Rose worked for ABC 7 Chicago (WLS-TV), the ABC affiliate in Chicago, Illinois; joining the station in January 1982. Prior to working at WLS-TV, Rose worked for WIXT-TV in Syracuse, New York. He retired after 41 years broadcasting at ABC 7 Chicago (WLS-TV) on September 15, 2023.
Personal Rose was married to WLS-TV news anchor Cheryl Burton from 1986 until 1995. Rose met Burton while she was a cheerleader for the Chicago Bears in 1985 and proposed to her on the weekend of the team's appearance in Super Bowl XX.
Rose has been married to Lakesha Draine since 2011.
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Who is Jim Rose?
sports journalist
When was Jim Rose born?
Jim Rose was born on 5 July 1953 in Edison.
What is Jim Rose's occupation?
Jim Rose is a sports journalist and news Anchor.
What nationality is Jim Rose?
Jim Rose is American.
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· DBpedia: Jim Rose (sports anchor)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jim Rose. https://biography.guide/jim-rose-sports-journalist/
MLA: "Jim Rose." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jim-rose-sports-journalist/.
Chicago: "Jim Rose." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jim-rose-sports-journalist/.
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