Veteran sportscaster Lou Canellis appears poised to make a dramatic shift, with sources suggesting a deal is imminent with NBC 5, marking the end of his nearly two-decade-long tenure as a fixture on Fox 32.
A contract extension for Canellis seems unlikely, having reportedly reached its expiration point, leaving Fox 32 scrambling to fill the void left by his departure. The station's sports division will likely be led by Cassie Carlson and Tina Nguyen, who have been instrumental in anchoring postgame shows alongside Canellis' iconic pre- and post-game broadcasts.
Canellis has been an integral part of Chicago sports media since 2009, hosting the network's flagship Bears programs. His influence extends beyond Fox 32's coverage of the team; he has also hosted popular roundtable discussions on "1st & North" and "Chicago Sports Tonight." The decision to leave Fox 32 is surprising, considering the station's strong ties to the Chicago sports community.
Canellis' move to NBC 5 raises questions about his new role within the organization. Although neither party has officially confirmed details of the deal, it is rumored that he will be reuniting with former Fox 32 executive producer John Schippman, who returns this week in a similar capacity at NBC 5.
A fascinating aspect of Canellis' upcoming role at NBC 5 is the potential for him to leverage his established reputation and influence. While NBC 5 lacks the same direct connection to the Chicago Bears as Fox 32 does, Canellis will undoubtedly bring significant value to the station's sports division. This partnership has many in the industry speculating about the possibilities that lie ahead for both parties involved.
Canellis' own background is marked by a storied career, which began during his time as a sideline reporter for Bulls broadcasts on SportsChannel (now Chicago Sports Network) in the 1990s. His work experience includes stints as an executive producer at NBC 5, highlighting his versatility and broad expertise within the sports media landscape.
As details of Canellis' deal with NBC 5 continue to unfold, one thing is clear: this move will have significant implications for Chicago's sports broadcasting scene.
A contract extension for Canellis seems unlikely, having reportedly reached its expiration point, leaving Fox 32 scrambling to fill the void left by his departure. The station's sports division will likely be led by Cassie Carlson and Tina Nguyen, who have been instrumental in anchoring postgame shows alongside Canellis' iconic pre- and post-game broadcasts.
Canellis has been an integral part of Chicago sports media since 2009, hosting the network's flagship Bears programs. His influence extends beyond Fox 32's coverage of the team; he has also hosted popular roundtable discussions on "1st & North" and "Chicago Sports Tonight." The decision to leave Fox 32 is surprising, considering the station's strong ties to the Chicago sports community.
Canellis' move to NBC 5 raises questions about his new role within the organization. Although neither party has officially confirmed details of the deal, it is rumored that he will be reuniting with former Fox 32 executive producer John Schippman, who returns this week in a similar capacity at NBC 5.
A fascinating aspect of Canellis' upcoming role at NBC 5 is the potential for him to leverage his established reputation and influence. While NBC 5 lacks the same direct connection to the Chicago Bears as Fox 32 does, Canellis will undoubtedly bring significant value to the station's sports division. This partnership has many in the industry speculating about the possibilities that lie ahead for both parties involved.
Canellis' own background is marked by a storied career, which began during his time as a sideline reporter for Bulls broadcasts on SportsChannel (now Chicago Sports Network) in the 1990s. His work experience includes stints as an executive producer at NBC 5, highlighting his versatility and broad expertise within the sports media landscape.
As details of Canellis' deal with NBC 5 continue to unfold, one thing is clear: this move will have significant implications for Chicago's sports broadcasting scene.
... two decades is a long time, you gotta wonder what changed his mind? and now he's gonna be on NBC 5 with John Schippman, that's some interesting chemistry 
... they've got some big shoes to fill at Fox 32 but Cassie & Tina are definitely ready for the challenge 
... I'm curious to see how this new dynamic plays out and what kind of content we can expect from Lou on NBC 5 
I'm not saying Canellis is being forced out or anything, but you can't shake off the feeling that there's more to this story than meets the eye. And let's be real, NBC 5 doesn't exactly have the same vibe as Fox 32 when it comes to Chicago sports coverage... what's their angle here? 
that Lou Canellis is leaving fox 32!! i mean dont get me wrong he's been a legend in chicago sports media for ages but i feel like this move to nbc 5 is gonna be super interesting 
for NBC 5! I'm not surprised that he'd want to shake things up, but it is weird considering how big of a deal Fox 32 is in Chicago sports. And what about all the shows he's had on there? Is he leaving us for more prestige or something? 
Also, who's going to fill his shoes at Fox 32? It seems like Cassie and Tina are gonna take over, but I'm curious about this new guy who's joining NBC 5. Canellis has been a big part of Chicago sports media for ages, so it'll be interesting to see how he does there 
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Can't wait to see what he does next, Chicago sports fans r goin 2 love this new chapter!! 
, he's been doin that job 4eva 
and the bears are gonna miss him i'm not surprised he's leavin tho cuz NBC 5 sounds like a better fit 
. But I gotta respect the man's career growth - from sideline reporter to executive producer, that's some serious progression 
. Now, with NBC 5, I wonder if he'll bring a new energy to their sports division 
️. Cassie and Tina are great anchors, but they'll need some big shoes to fill... I hope Lou can make a positive impact on the new team 
. It's always tough when someone you love leaves a familiar platform 
, but I'm excited to see what he does next 
but i guess we'll see how things play out with him on nbc 5 
. I guess NBC 5 is trying to shake things up with their new talent acquisition 
? But what's gonna happen to Cassie and Tina on Fox 32? They're both super experienced and it'll be weird to see them on their own without Canellis' iconic broadcasts 
... I'm curious to see how this all plays out, but at the same time I don't wanna miss Lou's signature style 
. Guess you never really know what's gonna happen in the world of TV news... my daughter just started watching sports broadcasts on TV because of her favorite team (Bulls), now she's hooked 
can't wait to see what the future holds for lou and nbc 5!! 