Steve
Bertrand
Steve
Bertrand is WGN Radio's midday news anchor, adding his own unique
blend of news reporting and quick-witted commentary to “The
Kathy and Judy Show” and “The Steve Cochran Show.”
Steve
began as an intern at WGN Radio in 1984. He was hired full time
in 1985. Since joining the station, he has been recognized with
numerous awards for his reporting, anchoring and his work with
the Chicago Bears radio broadcasts.
He
was the producer of the radio station’s play-by-play broadcasts
of the Bears games for six years in the late ‘80s and mid
‘90s. He also appeared on the station’s pre and post-game
shows.
Steve’s
awards include a Chicago Headline Club Peter Lisagor award in
1999 and an Associated Press award for Best Investigative reporting
in 1991.
He
was born and raised in Manteno, Illinois and attended Marquette
University in Milwaukee. He earned degrees in Journalism and Political
Science.
Steve
Bertrand and his wife Sharon live with their two children in Lake
County, Illinois.
