Nate Rodgers
Reporting in his hometown was a childhood dream for Nate Rodgers. He calls it "a blessing."
Nate joined FOX 32 in October of 2020. The proud lifelong East Garfield Park native got his start in news working at CBS Chicago, Channel 2. There, Nate rose through the ranks as a college intern followed by nearly 10 years working behind the scenes as a desk (production) assistant, assignment editor and field producer.
Nate previously reported for TV stations, covering current events and breaking news in Champaign, Illinois, Raleigh, North Carolina (as Fayetteville Bureau Chief) and in New York City. Notable assignments include extensive coverage of Hurricane Matthew damage; Fort Bragg Military events; Harvey Weinstein’s sexual abuse trial, also New York City hospitals and funeral homes overwhelmed by COVID-19 deaths.
A passionate journalist, anxious to listen, learn and share all sides, Nate’s also a motivational speaker and youth mentor. His motto, "ask, seek… and it’s yours!"
When he’s not covering news, you’ll probably catch Nate at the gym, enjoying Mexican food, thrifting, listening to gospel music or caring for his mother, Kathy.
Nate graduated from Columbia College Chicago with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism. He was also president of the Columbia College Association of Black Journalists and is a current member of the National Association of Black Journalists, NABJ.
Email Nate your story ideas at Nathaniel.Rodgers@Fox.com or connect with him on social media.
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South Loop residents are once again dealing with a wave of car vandalism, leaving them frustrated and demanding action.
Historic Elgin church loses roof in overnight severe storm
A powerful microburst tore through First United Methodist Church in Elgin overnight, leaving the century-old building severely damaged and its congregation in shock.
Protesters rally against Elon Musk in Schaumburg, call for Tesla boycott
Protesters in Schaumburg rallied against Elon Musk on Friday, accusing him of endangering democracy and calling for a boycott of Tesla.
Indiana woman found alive after six days missing
An Indiana woman was found alive inside her car off the side of the road on Tuesday, nearly a week after she was reported missing.
Streeterville shooting: Tourist wounded while walking with son; police seek 4 suspects
A Connecticut woman visiting Chicago was shot and wounded on the sidewalk in the Streeterville neighborhood on Sunday night.
Family: Woman, 21, fatally shot by security guard at suburban nightclub
A 21-year-old woman was found dead at a west suburban nightclub early Saturday morning, her family confirmed.
3 University of Chicago students robbed at gunpoint, suspects sought: officials
Three University of Chicago students were robbed at gunpoint early Saturday morning.
River North shooting: Woman killed, another injured as police search for suspect
Two women were found shot, one fatally, inside a residential building in the River North neighborhood on Saturday night.