…a “Jon-of-all-trades”
“It’s hard to describe everything Jon Hansen brings to Chicago media. He’s really a Jon-of-all-trades, able to shift from television to radio to just about anything else that requires a microphone.” - Illinois Entertainer Magazine
TV
Jon began his TV career at WCIU as a social media host on You & Me.
He quickly caught management’s attention, rising to a contributor, weather anchor, and host on The Jam and other projects.
His work at WCIU led to many Emmy nominations, and an Emmy win in 2021.
Watch his work HERE!
Radio
Jon started his radio career at WPGU-FM at the University of Illinois.
When returning to Chicago, Jon began as a traffic reporter for WBBM and WGN, before pivoting to news anchor for WGN, and since 2015, a frequent host on 720AM.
Jon won a Silver Dome award in 2020.
Listen to WGN clips HERE, and podcast work for Block Club Chicago HERE.
Live
It started as the backup PA announcer for the Chicago Blackhawks in 2011, and expanded into full United Center emcee and host.
Jon has also served as an announcer and emcee at Soldier Field and events all across Chicagoland.
Listen and watch some of Jon’s live event presentation HERE.