Lauren Petty BIO
Lauren Petty is a renowned American journalist working as a health and wellness reporter for NBC 5 WMAQ in Chicago. She joined the network team in January 2012 as a reporter and fill-in anchor.

How Old is Lauren Petty?
Petty was born in the United States of America but unfortunately, she has not disclosed her birth year and when she celebrates her birthday. However, judging from her physical look, she might be in her 40s.
Lauren Petty Education Background
Petty attended Lyons Township High School in Western Springs, Illinois, and graduated with a high school diploma. She then attended the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in August 1996 and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in journalism in May 2000. In addition, she also attended Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism, and a year later in 2001, she graduated with a master’s degree in journalism.
Lauren Petty Career Experience
Petty is currently working as a health and wellness reporter for NBC 5 WMAQ in Chicago. She joined the network team in January 2012 as a reporter and fill-in anchor. However, most of her reporting has focused on medical advances and healthy living since 2019. In addition, she also serves as a Media Relations Manager for Northwestern Medicine since October 2024.
Before joining NBC 5, Petty spent six years and six months working as a weekend anchor and reporter for WVIT, the NBC-owned station in Hartford, Connecticut from August 2005 to January 2012. Prior to WVIT, she served as an anchor and reporter for WICD News Channel 15 in Champaign, Illinois from December 2001 to August 2005. She served as a 5 p.m. anchor and reporter and started as Vermilion County Bureau Chief. Moreover, she worked as a field producer and desk assistant at CNN International in London.
At NBC 5, Petty works alongside the following media personalities;
- Kye Martin
- Christian Farr
- Brant Miller
- JC Navarrete
- Art Norman
- Cortney Hall
- Patrick Fazio
- Bennett Haeberle
- Stefan Holt
- Alex Maragos
Lauren Petty’s Height
Petty has an approximate height of 5 feet and 6 inches equal to 167.64 cm.
Who is Lauren Petty’s husband?
Petty is happily married to her dear husband Doug and the two tied the knot in September 2006. However, the couple is blessed with three gorgeous daughters and they all live in the western suburbs.
Who are Lauren Petty’s parent and siblings?
Petty grew up Burr Ridge but she has not mentioned any details about her parents and siblings. She is quite confidential therefore, information about her family is currently unavailable.
Lauren Petty’s kids
Petty together with her husband Doug are proud parents of three girls, Claire, Lila, and Elaina. The oldest is Elaina who is 16 years old as of 2024, she was born on August 3, 2008. The second born daughter is Lila who is 13 years old, she was born on September 14, 2011 and the finally the youngest is Claire who is 11 years old born on August 19, 2013. Nevertheless, the happy family of five live in the western suburbs.
How Much Does Lauren Petty Earn?
Petty has an average salary range of between $30,000 and $50,000.
Lauren Petty’s Net Worth
Petty has an estimated net worth of $2 million to $5 million. Her source of income is mainly associated with working as a journalist.
Lauren Petty’s Social Media Accounts
Petty has frequently used social media sites, such as Twitter @LaurenPettyNBC with more than 6.6k followers, Instagram laurenpettychi with more than 3k followers, and Facebook Lauren Petty with more than 14k followers.
Quick check about Lauren Petty
- Age: Currently unavailable
- Marital status: Married
- Spouse: Doug
- Children: 3, Claire, Lila, and Elaina
- Nationality: American
- Net worth: A range of 2 million to $5 million.
- Salary: Estimated salary of $30,000 and $50,000.
- Height: 5 feet 6 inches
- Profession: Journalist
- Parents: Currently unavailable
- Siblings: Currently unavailable