Val Warner Biography
Val Warner is an American Emmy-Award-Winning Host working as a Co-Host for the Morning Talk Show, Wind City which airs every Weekend on ABC7 News in Chicago. She continues to bring fun to the daytime television Friday Wind City Weekend Program. There, she covers everything in Chicago from what one doesn’t wanna miss on the weekends to talking about what’s on people’s minds in her signature “Host Chat” segment alongside Ryan Chiaverini.
Val Warner Date of Birth / Birthday
Warner was born on the 11th of March 1971 in Los Angeles, California, United States. She is 47 years old as of 2021.
Val Warner Measurements/Height
She stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 3 inches.
Val Warner Partner/ Husband
He is in marriage with his husband, Jobba Maxey, alias Elijah Maxey Jr.(“Jobba”). The duo tied knots recently and Warner posted a video of them dancing during their wedding. Jobba happens to be the owner of Brndjab clothing. However, he shares no more information in relation to her husband.
Val Warner Kids/Children
Together, the duo counts it a blessing to be parents to their daughter Zoe and youngest son, Max. She enjoys spending time with her daughter and connecting with her in college, while he son Max plays high school sports among other games. The family celebrated Max’s 14th birthday on the 26th of September 2021, where she posted photos of them together having fun. She also enjoys spending time with their dog, Shih Tzu Kobe, who is now a senior and also an important member of the family.
Val Warner Relatives/ Family
Warner was born and raised in Los Angeles to loving and caring parents who carry Chicago roots. She states that she has always considered Chicago her home ever since she moved here in the year 2005. Warner is a proud daughter to Diane Jackson, who happens to be a writer and is a sister to Rae Bell. She posted a video of her mom on her Instagram account on the 24th of January 2022 as she came in person to see her grandson race.
Val Warner Profession
Warner works with the ABC7 News team where he is working as a Co-Host for the Morning Talk Show, Wind City. She is a proud graduate of the University of California located in San Diego where she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in the year 1996. Since she first auditioned on ABC7, her producers knew they had a special person on their team. From her warmth, sparkle, commitment to the community, and sense of humor, she continues to be one of Chicago’s most popular personalities.
Additionally, she knows how to get the best out of an interview and is just as comfortable while interviewing the stars even as she is with those who might not be household names. Warner counts it a privilege to have interviewed top celebrities among them including, Chance the Rapper, Anthony Anderson, Robin Roberts, Barry Manilow, Common, Jane Lynch, David Muir, and Barbara Walters.
Through her trust, which has earned in the community, she has been able to garner two exclusive interviews she may be unable to get. This includes the first interview with Spike Lee prior to his controversial movie being released. This is in addition to the first and only interview with Karla Lee, the mother of Tyshawn Lee who happens to be a 9-year-old slain. Warner contributes to the ABC7 Chicago programming efforts where she has also co-hosted ABC7’s Chicago Lights Festival and the annual Bud Billiken Parade.
She understands the importance of giving back to the community. In relation to this, she volunteers her free time in helping numerous charitable organizations throughout the Chicago area which includes the South Suburban Family Shelter, Chicago Bulls Charities, and The Make-A-Wish Foundation, among others. Additionally, she received several honors for her community service. Away from work, she enjoys spending time with her family which is her focus.
Val Warner ABC7
Warner is working with ABC7 where she is working alongside his fellow ABC7 anchors, meteorologists, and reporters such as:
- Larry Mowry
- Greg Dutra
- Chuck Goudie
- Jason Knowles
- Evelyn Holmes
- Michelle Gallardo
- John Garcia
- Eric Horng
- Diane Pathieu
- Will Jones
- Liz Nagy
- Tre Ward
- Ryan Chiaverini
Val Warner Income
Warner receives an annual income ranging between $30,000 and $90,000.
Val Warner Net Worth
Through Warner’s career as a Host, she has been able to accumulate a net worth that ranges between $ 1 million and $1.5 million.
Val Warner Awards
Her talent being an interviewer and host helps contribute to ABC7 News winning three prestigious Chicago Emmy Awards for special programming where she did a program on stopping violence in Chicago, bullying, and breast cancer. Additionally, she won Emmy for her role working for ABC7’s New Year’s Special, Countdown Chicago.
Val Warner Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram
Warner is active on her social media accounts. She has about 79,000 followers on her Facebook Page, about 18,215 on her Twitter account, and around 92,290 followers on her Instagram account.