Member Profile
Dean Richards
- Primary Outlet:
- Dean Richards Chicago (YouTube)
- Website:
- https://deanrichardschicago.com
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- Biography:
- Dean Richards built one of the most recognizable and durable careers in Chicago broadcast journalism, becoming a familiar presence to viewers through his decades of work at WGN-TV. Known for his conversational style, deep knowledge of entertainment, and strong connection to Chicago audiences, Richards has a reputation as one of the city’s most trusted television personalities. After 35 years on WGN-TV, Radio and all of their social media platforms, he now has moved to his own platforms, taking his enormous following with him. Richards joined WGN-TV in 1991 and spent more than three decades at the station, covering entertainment, culture, and a wide range of human-interest stories. Over the years, he became a signature voice on newscasts and special programming, particularly through his long-running entertainment reports and interviews with film, television, and music figures. His work often blended reporting with commentary, bringing viewers behind the scenes of Hollywood while maintaining a distinctly Chicago perspective.
