24994J 4764 Posted April 29, 2022 Share Posted April 29, 2022 20 minutes ago, NBC 5 Chicago said: Looks like Anita Blanton debuted this week anchoring the 9am hour of Good Day Chicago and the 12pm newscast with Sylvia Perez. https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=536128081216308&set=a.223779982451121 The 9am, for sure, but I'm not so sure about the noon. I didn't see, but I almost think they co-anchored together on Monday, but since then, I believe Sylvia did 3 noons, and Anita did not. Neither referenced the other being off, so maybe it'll be the 2 of them in a rotation, but it would be nice to know more concrete announcements. Hell, somewhere along the line, Natalie Bomke shifted to a Sunday-Thursday schedule, with Dane Placko anchoring both Saturday and Sunday nights (the latter with her). What cemented it for me was when someone else filled in for him, and mentioned that he was off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spring Rubber 486 Posted April 30, 2022 Author Share Posted April 30, 2022 On 4/29/2022 at 4:33 PM, 24994J said: The 9am, for sure, but I'm not so sure about the noon. I didn't see, but I almost think they co-anchored together on Monday, but since then, I believe Sylvia did 3 noons, and Anita did not. Neither referenced the other being off, so maybe it'll be the 2 of them in a rotation, but it would be nice to know more concrete announcements. Hell, somewhere along the line, Natalie Bomke shifted to a Sunday-Thursday schedule, with Dane Placko anchoring both Saturday and Sunday nights (the latter with her). What cemented it for me was when someone else filled in for him, and mentioned that he was off. I'm noticing that Corey and Dawn have switched back to a traditional Monday-Friday shift, based on what I'm seeing on their website. How long ago did that happen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jase 687 Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 (edited) On 4/29/2022 at 4:33 PM, 24994J said: The 9am, for sure, but I'm not so sure about the noon. I didn't see, but I almost think they co-anchored together on Monday, but since then, I believe Sylvia did 3 noons, and Anita did not. Neither referenced the other being off, so maybe it'll be the 2 of them in a rotation, but it would be nice to know more concrete announcements. Hell, somewhere along the line, Natalie Bomke shifted to a Sunday-Thursday schedule, with Dane Placko anchoring both Saturday and Sunday nights (the latter with her). What cemented it for me was when someone else filled in for him, and mentioned that he was off. Anita B. and Sylvia co-anchored the 9A with her subbing for Sylvia at Noon (not sure if she did all 5 days (at Noon) however). My guess is that they wanted to give Anita B. some exposure outside of GDC (which is why she anchored the Noon). Don't think they settled on what her role will be just yet (aside from co-anchoring the 9A hr.). From what I saw, she is pretty good. 2 hours ago, Spring Rubber said: I'm noticing that Corey and Dawn have switched back to a traditional Monday-Friday shift, based on what I'm seeing on their website. How long ago did that happen? Sometime in February. Natalie shifted to a Sun-Thur. schedule with Dane (unofficially) taking on the additional role of Weekend Anchor (solo on Saturdays and with Natalie on Sundays). Edited May 1, 2022 by jase Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spring Rubber 486 Posted May 6, 2022 Author Share Posted May 6, 2022 Good Day Chicago to see a new lineup starting next week: https://www.robertfeder.com/2022/05/06/robservations-wls-890-taps-steve-cochran-morning-fill-fox-32-shuffles-morning-anchor-lineup-marcus-gilmer-joins-crains-chicago-business/#more-33386 Looks like this might be why the press release about the hour(s) Anita Blanton would anchor was always a bit vague. Feels like they kind of had her in mind to take on this larger role from the very beginning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 4764 Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 Schneider has grown into the morning role, but Padilla has never felt right to me, on the A-team, especially compared to the other women on GDC. Sylvia and Terrence have developed some nice chemistry at 9, and I've liked Blanton, so far, so this feels like a good move, to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.R. 52 Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 3 minutes ago, 24994J said: Schneider has grown into the morning role, but Padilla has never felt right to me, on the A-team, especially compared to the other women on GDC. Sylvia and Terrence have developed some nice chemistry at 9, and I've liked Blanton, so far, so this feels like a good move, to me. I second that when it comes to Padilla. After Darlene Hill left, Padilla's demeanor just became eh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jase 687 Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 I had a feeling they would try a three-anchor lineup and I agree Anita P. is more comfortable at reporting than anchoring. Glad they decided to split GDC in half rather than keep the three different blocks (4-6A, 6-9A & 9-10A). This ‘should’ help things flow better overall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgie56 2697 Posted May 26, 2022 Share Posted May 26, 2022 A man pointed a gun at Joanie Lum and her cameraman during a live shot. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spring Rubber 486 Posted May 26, 2022 Author Share Posted May 26, 2022 2 hours ago, Georgie56 said: A man pointed a gun at Joanie Lum and her cameraman during a live shot. Yikes, sad to know that you have to fear for your life just doing a field report in your own city. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jase 687 Posted July 8, 2022 Share Posted July 8, 2022 The Newsroom ‘Live Desk’. Not too bad…. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jase 687 Posted September 30, 2022 Share Posted September 30, 2022 (edited) Looks like the meteorologists got a new space to work/present in July. This space replaces the small and cramped area they called home behind the alcove in the main studio. Edited September 30, 2022 by jase Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 4764 Posted September 30, 2022 Share Posted September 30, 2022 I don't think it's Studio 32, as this space appears to house the weather computers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jase 687 Posted September 30, 2022 Share Posted September 30, 2022 6 minutes ago, 24994J said: I don't think it's Studio 32, as this space appears to house the weather computers. Yeah.. I just did some more digging. It’s the weather center/office. This was completed in July. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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