Paul Meincke Biography
Paul Meincke is an American journalist who is a former reporter for ABC7 Chicago. Furthermore, he joined the station in July 1985. He is a native of Rock Island, Illinois and received his bachelor’s degree in speech from Augustana College and works as an eyewitness reporter.
Over the years, he has covered many major news stories about the arrest of the Unabomber, the death penalty debate in Illinois, the first Gulf War, the Davidian branch standoff in Texas, the release of US servicemen captured in Belgrade in 1999. and also the political corruption trials of Governors Ryan and Blagojevich.
Most notably, Meincke began his career as a play-by-play radio announcer. He then became a news anchor on WHBF-TV in his hometown. In 1981, he moved to WEWS-TV, where he served as a backup anchor and general reporter.
Throughout his career, he has been active with Boy Scouts. After that, he received the Silver Beaver Award, the highest award an adult volunteer can receive in recognition of time and effort. In his spare time, he backpacked five times at Philmont Scout Ranch, cycled across the United States in the summer of 2012, and climbed Mount Kilimanjaro in 2008.
However, in 2015, he retired after 30 years as one of the top reporters on ABC 7. Later that year, he was inducted into the Silver Circle of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Chicago/Midwest character.
Paul Meincke Age
How old is Meincke? Meincke is around 61 years as of 2022. However, he managed to keep his personal life out of the public eye. For this, it is not known when he celebrates his birthday or when he was born.
Paul Meincke’s Height
Meincke is on average height of 5 feet 8 inches and it’s from moderate weight.
Paul Meincke family
Meincke was born into a loving family. However, he chose not to share information about his parents and siblings.
Paul Meincke’s Wife
Meincke is happily married with your support wife Wendy. They have been married for over 30 years and have been blessed with four sons, Dan, Zach, Bill and Cody.
Paul Meincke Health
Meincke is recovering in Los Angeles after undergoing emergency surgery for a ruptured aorta. After what he hopes will be a long recovery, he said he plans to spend the rest of the winter at his home in Scottsdale, Arizona, before returning to Chicago in mid-April.
Paul Meincke Net Worth
Meincke have an estimate net worth from among $1 million – $5 million. His income is attributed to his career as a journalist.
Paul Meincke Salary
Meincke get an estimate annual salary from among $20,000 – $100,000.
