Michelle Relerford Bio, WMAQ NBC 5 Chicago, Height, Age, Relatives, Spouse, Salary, and Net Worth

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Michelle Relerford Spouse and Children

Relerford is engaged to Tony Williams, as revealed by her Facebook post on October 20, 2025, where she shared her engagement photos, captioning, “THE WILLIAMS… stay tuned!” She has two sons, Jalen and Jakhi. Jalen was born on August 13, 2006, and is 19 years old. On August 13, 2019, she posted Jalen on her Facebook account and captioned “Happy 13th Bday! You get BRACES!! In my own defense he did have a great bday party at…At least it’s a bday he’ll never forget…”

Jakhi was born on September 26, 2018, and is 7 years old. On September 26, 2020, she posted Jakhi on her Facebook account and captioned “Happy 2nd birthday to my shortest best friend! We kept things small and simple this year. A bounce house from Target and a cake from grandma, and he loved it all…” When she’s not working, she enjoys family time with her two sons.

Is Michelle Relerford Still Married?

Relerford was married to Chukwudi O Okafor, CEO of Legacy Intelligence Group. They do not seem to be in a relationship, as she recently got engaged to a man named Tony Williams in October 2025.

Michelle Relerford Education

Relerford received her diploma from Whitney Young High School before enrolling at the University of Connecticut. She later graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and English. During her time in college, she was an intern at NBC Chicago’s Investigative Unit.

Professional Life

Michelle Relerford Career

Relerford works as a weekday morning co-anchor for WMAQ NBC 5 Chicago. In this role, she is on the anchor desk on weekdays from 4 to 7 a.m. When she joined the station, she worked as a reporter and fill-in anchor. In 2016, she was promoted to weekend evening anchor. Since joining the station, the Chicago native has traveled to Cleveland to cover the discovery of three missing girls who were detained in a home after more than 10 years. She went to Montgomery when former U.S. Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. was released from federal prison. Her reporting in Chicago has earned her two nominations for an Emmy Award.

Relerford secured her first reporting job at WNDU in South Bend, Indiana. She then worked at WEWS in Cleveland, Ohio, before being a weekend anchor and reporter for WHDH-TV, the NBC affiliate in Boston. While working in Boston, she earned a nomination for a local Emmy Spot News Reporting Award.

Michelle Relerford Net Worth

Relerford has garnered a net worth ranging from $1 million to $6 million during her successful career as a journalist.

Michelle Relerford Salary

Relerford receives an approximate annual salary of $110 000, which she earns working as a weekday morning co-anchor for WMAQ NBC 5 Chicago.

Michelle Relerford Social Media

Relerford has active social media platforms, i.e., Facebook, X(previously Twitter), and Instagram. She has a following of over 58K on Facebook, a following of over 18K on Instagram, and a following of over 5.4K on X.

Michelle Relerford WMAQ NBC 5 Chicago

At WMAQ NBC 5 Chicago, Relerford works alongside her fellow anchors, reporters, and meteorologists, such as;

1. Mike Berman
2. Jeff Blanzy
3. Marion Brooks
4. Chuck Goudie
5. Bennett Haeberle
6. Cortney Hall
7. Kevin Jeanes
8. Alex Maragos
9. Kye Martin