Last Updated on January 20, 2026 by Author
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Val Warner Biography
Val Warner is an African American working in the field of journalism as an anchor for WLS ABC 7’s Eyewitness News at 6 a.m. and the streaming show at 7 a.m. She joined the station in 2005 as a reporter and fill-in anchor.
Val Warner Height
Warner stands at a rough height of 5 feet and 2½ inches.
Val Warner Age
Warner is 51 years old. She was born on March 11, 1974, in Los Angeles, United States. She annually celebrates her birthday on March 11th, as suggested by her Facebook post on March 11, 2025, captioned “LEVEL 51 🎉🎈🎂…”
Personal Life
Val Warner Relatives and Family
Warner was born to Diane Jackson in Los Angeles. 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.
Val Warner Spouse and Children
Waner tied the knot with Elijah Maxey on July 16, 2021, as suggested by her Facebook post on July 16, 2025, captioned “My dude 4 life♥️♥️♥️ …. Our 4 year wedding anniversary is loading…” Elijah was born on October 9, 1970, and is 55 years old. This is evident in Waner’s Facebook post on October 9, 2025, captioned “It’s not just anyone’s birthday … it’s JOBBA’S ’55th’ BIRTHDAY!!! Y’all help me wish the man who lights up every room…”
The couple has two children, a girl, Zoey, and a boy, Max. Zoey was born on August 29, 2002, and is 23 years old. This is evident in Waner’s Facebook post on August 29, 2002, captioned“Screaming HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my baby…🎂 Cheers to chapter 22…” She is a journalist and works as a journalist at WINK.
Max was born on September 27, 2007, and is 18 years old. This is evident in Waner’s Facebook post on September 27, 2019, captioned “Max is 12 today y’all!!! Help me wish him a HAPPY BIRTHDAY 🎉🎂🎊🎁🎈….”
What Happened To Val Warner and Jeff Cartwright?
Warner was previously engaged to Jeff Cartwright, an Illinois State Police Special Agent; however, they did not marry. They got publicly engaged by 2016, frequently appearing together at high-profile Chicago events. In early 2021, she announced her engagement to Jobba Jordan, and they were married later that year in a “Roaring 20s” themed ceremony. Since the end of the relationship, Cartwright has largely remained out of the public spotlight
Val Warner Education
Warner received her high school diploma before enrolling at the University of California, San Diego. In 1996, she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree.
Professional Life
Val Warner Career
Warner works as an anchor for ABC 7’s Eyewitness News at 6 a.m. and the streaming show at 7 a.m. She plays a role in ABC 7 Chicago programming and has co-hosted the station’s annual Bud Billiken Parade and the Chicago Lights Festival, and a Chicago Lights Festival.
Warner also co-hosts the Windy City Weekend, a Windy City LIVE spin-off, the talk and entertainment program that stood out for its decade-long run on ABC 7. Every Friday, she discusses weekend events and what’s on people’s minds alongside Ryan Chiaverini in her signature “Host Chat” beat on Windy City Weekend. She has interviewed numerous A-list celebrities, including Michelle Obama, David Muir, Robin Roberts, Barbara Walters, Jane Lynch, Antony Anderson, Common, and Chance the Rapper.
Throughout Warner’s time at WLS, she has won the trust of the Chicago viewers, enabling her to secure two exclusive interviews: the first and only interview with Karla Lee, the mother of Tyshawn Lee, a 9-year-old shot to death, and the first interview with Spike Lee prior to his controversial movie being released.
Warner’s hosting and interviewing talent has contributed to WLS winning three Chicago Emmy Awards for special programming she did on breast cancer, bullying, and stopping violence in Chicago. Additionally, she earned an Emmy for her role in ABC 7’s New Year’s special, COUNTDOWN CHICAGO.
Besides her broadcasting work, Warner volunteers for many charity organizations all over Chicago, such as the Chicago Bulls Charities, the South Suburban Family Shelter, and the Make-A-Wish Foundation. In addition, she has received honors for her community work. The Los Angeles native has considered Chicago home since she moved here in 2005.
Val Warner Net Worth
Warner has garnered a net worth ranging from $1 million to $6 million during her successful career as a journalist.
Val Warner Salary
Warner receives an approximate annual salary of $110, 000, which she earns working as an anchor for ABC 7’s Eyewitness News at 6 a.m. and the streaming show at 7 a.m.
Val Warner Weight Loss
In May 2017, Warner shared that she lost 20 pounds by using the Dherbs Full Body Cleanse on the Steve Harvey show. On the show, she shared that she wasn’t happy with the weight she weighed at her 5’2 height and decided to work on losing it. After she gained back some weight over three years in 2020, she partnered with “Life with Vitality” to return to her goal size. In 2025, she said that managing her stress response and prioritizing somatic work had helped her keep the menopause weight gain at bay. Also, she does cardio, heavy weight training, hot yoga, and classes at VBody Power Fitness.
Val Warner Social Media
Warner has active social media platforms, i.e., Facebook, X(previously Twitter), and Instagram. She has a following of over 121K on Facebook, over 180K on Instagram, and over 16.2K on X.
