Natalie Bomke
Natalie Bomke co-anchors Good Day Chicago.
Bomke is a proud University of Illinois graduate and Fighting Illini "super" fan.
"I've worked my entire career to get to Chicago. When I saw the city skyline, for the first time as a Chicago resident, I was sitting in the back of a taxi cab. The driver must have thought I was nuts because I had tears in my eyes," she said. "I was so glad to finally be back in my home state."
Bomke's broadcast career began in Central Illinois as a morning anchor and reporter for WICD-TV in Champaign and WICS-TV in her hometown of Springfield.
She also co-anchored FOX40 Live Morning News in Sacramento, California and FOX26 Morning News in Houston, Texas.
In Chicago, Bomke especially loves to highlight the Special Olympics and its athletes. Her cousin, Theresa, is a former Special Olympian. She also volunteers her time, hosting events with PAWS Chicago, Treehouse Humane Society and Harmony House for Cats.
Bomke adopted her cat, Mr. Bill, from the Sacramento SPCA. She inherited a Goldendoodle named Charlie when she married Ed, in 2015 in Chicago. The couple have a daughter named Olive Mae.
Bomke was awarded the prestigious Chicago Headline Club Peter Lisagor Award for her coverage of the lack of dental care provided to our military veterans. She has focused much of her reporting on veteran’s needs and extraordinary abilities.
The latest from Natalie Bomke
How Caleb Williams uplifts Chicago youth one ticket at a time
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is using his platform to inspire disadvantaged youth, donating $100,000 through his Caleb Cares Foundation to bring thousands of kids to NFL games and share a message of hope and perseverance.
Cooking with Fire: Scandinavian pancakes with the Waukegan Fire Department
On this week's "Cooking with Fire," Natalie Bomke visited the Waukegan Fire Department to cook Scandinavian pancakes with firefighters Peter Ihlen and Neal Olson.
Pug Pal Project inspires first-graders in Northbrook
First-grade teacher Sharon Latek has found a unique way to boost her students’ communication skills: a pen pal program featuring pugs.
Students dive into dolphin conservation with Brookfield Zoo Chicago program
Through Brookfield Zoo Chicago's King Conservation Science Scholars Program, local students gain hands-on experience studying dolphin behavior and conservation in Florida.
Chicago artist uses tattoos to empower survivors
Usually people turn to tattoo artists to make a bold statement. But a Chicago artist is using her skills to help people feel more confident in their own skin.
Naperville mom opens school to share Italian heritage
In celebration of Italian American Heritage Month, a Naperville mom is taking a unique approach to teaching others about her heritage.
Cooking with Fire: Spaghetti verde and tacos dorados with the Hoffman Estates Fire Department
This morning we're Cooking with Fire at the Hoffman Estates Fire Department, making firefighter Claudia Kramer's Spaghetti Verde and Tacos Dorados.
Rise to Shine Run and Walk welcomes athletes of all abilities
The Bank of America Chicago Marathon drew tens of thousands of runners from around the globe. This weekend, another race is taking place, where runners of all abilities will be pounding the pavement.
Local nonprofit provides life-changing service dogs to veterans at no cost: 'I love him to death'
In this morning’s Good News Guarantee, a local nonprofit is giving service dogs to veterans at no cost.
Cooking with Fire: Al pastor tacos with the Addison Fire Protection District
This morning we're Cooking with Fire at the Addison Fire Protection District, making al pastor tacos with with firefighter Steven Marks.