Stacey Baca is an American journalist, weekend morning news anchor and reporter at WLS-Channel 7. She has previously worked for News Channel 3 Norfolk, The Denver Post and NBC 7/39. She was honored with awards from the Associated Press and the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. Stacey Baca recently took the spotlight when she quit her job at ABC 7 Chicago after working with them for more than 20 years and announced the news on the air.
Early life
Stacey Baca was born on January 18, 1975 in Brighton, Colorado, United States of America. Information about her parents as well as other family members is not yet known, so we assume that she wants to keep her private life out of the spotlight. She gained knowledge of current events at a young age, which she spent most of her childhood with her family.
Stacey completed her high school education at a local school in Brighton, Colorado. She has not revealed specific details about her schooling to the media. For her graduate and postgraduate studies, she attended the University of Colorado at Boulder. There she completed a Bachelor of Applied Science and Journalism degree.
Stacey Baca career
Stacey began her career in 1991 as a staff writer at The Denver Post. Working closely with the Denver Police Department, she covered the Adams County beats. After 4 years she worked at News Channel 3 Norfolk as a news anchor and reporter. She spoke about reporting on crime, town hall and severe weather news.
In December 1998 she began working for NBC 7/39, San Diego. She worked with them for three years, hosting NBC 7’s San Diego weekend morning show. Even for fun work, she covered the 2000 Summer Olympics in Australia.
She has also covered content on drugs, smuggling, international border issues, military issues and operations. In 2002, she began working as a news anchor and reporter for ABC 7 Chicago. She had reporting experience in the United States and Mexico. Stacey has also been part of many galas and fundraisers for community organizations.
She has also covered news about the Covid pandemic from all angles. Recently in 2022, she announced her decision to leave ABC 7 and thanked viewers on Eyewitness News on Sunday morning when her show aired.
Stacey Baca Biography | |
|---|---|
| Real name | Stacey Baca |
| Date of birth | January 18, 1975 |
| Age (as of 2022) | 47 years |
| Place of birth | Brighton, Colo., United States |
| nationality | American |
| profession | reporter |
| religion | Christianity |
| sun sign | Capricorn |
Physical Statistics | |
| Height | in feet inches – 5′ 5” – in centimeters – 165 cm |
| Weight | in kilograms – 56kg – in pounds – 123 pounds |
| shoe size | 7 (USA) |
| hair colour | Black |
| eye color | Black |
| body type | Average |
Stacey Baca Family | |
| Father | – |
| mother | – |
| sister | – |
| Brothers | – |
Qualification/Education | |
| school | – |
| University | University of Colorado Boulder |
Relationship status | |
| Marital status | Married |
| Who is Stacey Baca’s husband? | Todd Gilchrist |
| children | Three |
Personal life
Stacey is married to Todd Gilchrist. Todd is a retired naval aviator and helicopter poilu. They married on January 28, 1997 in a close and intimate wedding ceremony. Together they are blessed with three children whose names have not yet been shared with the media and live in Chicago, Illinois.
Stacey Baca Net Worth
Stacey has primarily earned through her journalistic career. She has worked with The Denver Post, NBC 7/39, News Chanel 3 Norfolk and ABC 7. As a presenter and reporter, her annual salary ranges from $45,000 to $110,500. According to sources, her net worth has been estimated at around $2 million. She could also earn by attending talk shows and interviews as a guest.
Facts About Stacey Baca
- At her Denver post, she covered the Colorado militia movement and also the Oklahoma City bombing.
- She received classified FBI documents on militias.
- On News Channel 3, she covered the world’s largest naval base and military stories.
- She is a member of NATAS and the National Association of Hispanic Journalists.
- Stacey broke news of the killing of the Tijuana Police Chief on NBC 7/39.
- She lived in Chicago for more than 20 years.
- She has worked between 3 and 8 hour weekends and has run the morning news at ABC 7 Chicago.