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Allison Rosati Biography
Allison Rosati is an American working in the field of journalism as an anchor of the 5, 6, and 10 p.m. newscasts at WMAQ NBC 5 Chicago. She came to Chicago as the host of First Thing in the Morning in August 1990, after working
Allison Rosati Height
Rosati stands at a rough height of 5 feet and 6 inches.
Allison Rosati Age
Rosati is 63 years old. She was born on February 12, 1963, in Dover, Delaware, U.S. Rosati annually celebrates her birthday on February 12th.
Personal Life
Allison Rosati Relatives and Family
Rosati was raised in Pine City, Minnesota, with her parents, Robert Rosati and Sharon Nowling. She is of Finnish descent on her paternal side and Italian on her maternal side of the family. Regardless, she keeps more information regarding her family and relatives away from the public eye. However, we will update this information once it’s available to the public.
Allison Rosati Spouse and Children
Rosati manages to keep her marital and relationship status private; thus, it’s unknown if she is in any relationship. She was married to radiologist Dr. Lee Dennis from March 20, 1993, to January 17, 2017. They tied the knot in a traditional Roman Catholic wedding ceremony at the Holy Name Cathedral. Prior to their divorce, they had 4 children, including Nicholas Lee Dennis, Stephen Dennis, Katherine Mary Dennis, and Kristen Allison Dennis. Stephen was born on October 16, 1996, and is 56 years old. On October 16, 2017, she shared Stephen’s birthday cake on her Facebook account and captioned “…out did themselves for my son’s 21st birthday !! He loved the cake…”
Allison Rosati Education
Rosati received her high school diploma before enrolling at Gustavus Adolphus College. She later graduated cum laude with a double major in Speech and Communications. The school honored her with its First Decade Award and its Distinguished Alumni Award for her journalism accomplishements.
Professional Life
Allison Rosati Career
Rosati works as an anchor of the 5, 6, and 10 p.m. newscasts at WMAQ NBC 5 Chicago. She initially joined the station as a host of First Thing in the Morning. She then co-hosted Chicago Live with Warner Saunders from 1991 to 1992. Five years after joining the station, she was promoted to anchor of the early evening news. In May 1997, she added co-anchoring NBC 5’s 10 p.m. newscast to her duties. She is also out in the neighborhoods interviewing women for the political pulse of the era.
Originally from Pine City, Rosati launched her career at KTTC-TV in Rochester, Minnesota, in 1985. WGRZ offered her a position in July 1987, and she relocated to Buffalo as a reporter and anchor of the 6 & 11 p.m. newscasts. During her career, she has received many national and local honors for her stories, series, and specials that affect the community. “Wednesday’s Child” has led to numerous adoptions for children looking for forever families.
Rosati received a national American Women in Radio and Television’s Gracie Award for her work on the “Smart Choices, Safe Kids” special, which taught kids and parents about child predators and the methods they use to lure children. The Joint Civic Committee of Italian Americans awarded her the prestigious Dante Award, which recognizes journalists who are “not a timid friend to truth.” The local war veterans organization has also honored her for supporting the troops.
Rosati is devoted to community service and volunteers her time to numerous Chicago-area organizations. Also, she has a passion for giving back and is particularly fond of charities that benefit children in need.
Allison Rosati Net Worth
Rosati has garnered a net worth ranging from $1 million to $6 million during her successful career as a journalist.
Allison Rosati Salary
Rosati receives an approximate annual salary of $110 000, which she earns working as an anchor of the 5, 6, and 10 p.m. newscasts at WMAQ NBC 5 Chicago.
Allison Rosati Illness
Following a health scare that led to an absence of more than a month, Rosati revealed that she was diagnosed with shingles when she returned to NBC Chicago’s anchor desk. She also shared the diagnosis via a post on her Facebook, captioned “A cautionary tale… I kept putting off getting a shingles shot thinking oh next time I go to Walgreens, I’ll get it done. Well now I have shingles! I really wish I would’ve gotten the shot…Thankfully I have an awesome doctor, great medicine and Remi helping me heal by keeping me company on the couch…”
Shingles (herpes zoster) is a painful, blistering rash triggered by the reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus, which remains dormant in the body after chickenpox. It can lead to serious complications like long-term nerve pain and vision loss. Following her ordeal with the disease, she advocates for people to get vaccinated, prioritize self-care, and look after their health.
After sustaining a leg injury, Rosati was slated to undergo surgery in September 2020. However, the COVID-19 pandemic in Illinois made her age in their higher risk for severe illness, and she instead rested at home.
Allison Rosati Social Media
Rosati has active social media platforms, i.e., Facebook, X(previously Twitter), and Instagram. She has a following of over 30K on Facebook, a following of over 5.6K on Instagram, and a following of over 5.9K on X.
Allison Rosati WMAQ NBC 5 Chicago
At WMAQ NBC 5 Chicago, Rosati works alongside her fellow anchors, reporters, and meteorologists, such as;
- Mike Berman
- Jeff Blanzy
- Marion Brooks
- Chuck Goudie
- Bennett Haeberle
- Cortney Hall
- Kevin Jeanes
- Alex Maragos
- Kye Martin