Val Warner Biography
Val Warner is an American award-winning journalist currently serving as the host of Windy City Weekend at ABC 7, based in Chicago, Illinois. She is also as a co-host of ABC 7’s Chicago Lights Festival and the annual Bud Billiken Parade. Prior to joining ABC7 in 2005, she worked as co-anchor and traffic reporter for WGN television.
Val Warner Education
Warner received her high school diploma from a local high school in Los Angeles. She then joined the University of California at San Diego where she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism in 1996. READ: Staci DaSilva
Val Warner Age
How old is Val? Val is 50 years old as of 2024. She was born on March 11, 1974, in Los Angeles, California, United States of America. Her birthday is always celebrated on March 11th of every year.
Val Warner Nationality and Ethnicity
Warner holds American nationality and citizenship by birth. She was born and raised in Los Angeles, California, United States. She belongs to the African-American ethnicity/heritage/ancestry.
Val Warner Height
How tall is Warner? She stands at an average height of 5 feet 8 inches (1.72 m) and maintains a body weight of 66 kg.
Val Warner Family
Warner was born and raised in Los Angeles, California by her parents. However, information regarding her family members including her father, mother and siblings is currently under review.
Val Warner Sister
Details regarding Val’s sister and other siblings is currently not yet updated in the public domain. We will update her sister’s information once confirmed.
Val Warner Husband and Wedding
Is Val married? Val is currently married to her husband Elijah Maxey, Jr. “Jobba”, an entrepreneur. The couple got married through a private wedding ceremony on July 31, 2021, in Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico. Her husband owns a clothing line named BRND, launched in the year 2021. READ: Dana Grady
Her husband Elijah currently serves as a case manager at The Archdiocese of Chicago. He is a graduate of Oklahoma City University, where he holds both a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in Business Administration and Management.
What happened to Val Warner and Jeff Cartwright?
Val was previously engaged to her ex-fiance Jeff Cartwright. The duo had a longtime relationship, however, they separated at the end due to unknown reasons.
Val Warner Daughter and Son
Val is a proud mother of two children from her first marriage while at the age of 25 years. She has a daughter named Zoe and a son named Max.
Val Warner Salary
Val serving as the co-host of Windy City Weekend at ABC 7, based in Chicago, Illinois earns an estimated annual salary of $92,400.
Val Warner Net Worth
Val is an American award-winning journalist, anchor and host with an estimated net worth of $1 million. READ: Big Gucci Berry
Val Warner ABC Chicago
Val currently serves as the host of Windy City Weekend at ABC 7, in Chicago, Illinois. She joined ABC 7, in 2015, after working as co-anchor and traffic reporter for WGN television. She is a key contributor to ABC 7 Chicago’s programming efforts, notably co-hosting the Chicago Lights Festival and the annual Bud Billiken Parade.
From her first audition at ABC 7, it was clear to the producers that Val was exceptional. Her sparkle, humor, warmth, and dedication to the community have established her as one of Chicago’s most beloved personalities.
The trust Val has built within the community has led to exclusive interviews, including the first with Spike Lee before his controversial film’s release and the only interview with Karla Lee, mother of the slain 9-year-old Tyshawn Lee.
Val’s skills as a host and interviewer have helped ABC 7 win three Chicago Emmy Awards for special programming on bullying, breast cancer, and violence prevention in Chicago. She also won an Emmy for her role in ABC 7’s New Year’s special, COUNTDOWN CHICAGO.
Val is dedicated to giving back to the community, volunteering her time with numerous charitable organizations in the Chicago area, such as The Make-A-Wish Foundation, Chicago Bulls Charities, and the South Suburban Family Shelter. Her community service efforts have earned her numerous honors.
