Hosea Sanders Biography
Hosea Sanders is an American Emmy Awards-winning news anchor working for ABC7 Chicago where he co-anchors “Eyewitness News on The U” at 7 pm weeknights on WCIU-TV. He as well hosts shows & special reports on WLS-TV, and ABC7 Chicago.
Hosea Sanders Career
Sanders co-anchors “Eyewitness News on The U” at 7 pm weeknights on WCIU-TV. Since joining the station, he has played a major role in serving as Entertainment Reporter, News Anchor, and program host at Chicago’s top-rated station.
Sanders covers key disability-related stories on the weekend news called “Celebrating Ability.” His reporting on the disability beat was lauded in a story published in the Columbia Journalism Review. On the programming side, he hosts ABC 7’s Emmy Award-winning series, Heart & Soul, which showcases Chicago’s vibrant African American community.
Sanders also helps host one of the highest-rated local shows in Chicago, the popular New Year’s Eve special, Countdown Chicago, and also ABC 7’s Bud Billiken Parade broadcast, celebrating a summer tradition in the African American community which is one of the biggest parades of its kind in the country. Additionally, he is one of the on-air faces representing important station initiatives including the food drive done in conjunction with the Greater Chicago Food Depository and the Northern Illinois Food Bank, and the ABC 7/The American Red Cross Great Chicago Blood Drive.
Before joining ABC7, he worked at TV stations in Dallas, Los Angeles, and Little Rock, Arkansas. A nationally sought-after motivational speaker, Besides, he has worked with several groups mentoring young people in Chicago. He loves volunteering and speaking with local senior citizens.
Sanders is active in the Alpha Phi Alpha Big Brothers program, the NAACP Mentoring Program, and the Chicago Public Schools Mentoring Program. Additionally, He is a member of the National Association of Black Journalists, the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, and the Chicago Association of Black Journalists.

Hosea Sanders Age
He was born on 12th July 1957. He grew up in Arkadelphia where his mother was the vice mayor for 21 years. He grew up with four younger sisters and brothers. Sanders is 67 years old.
Hosea Sanders Height
Sanders stands at an average height. However, his exact height is not yet disclosed but will be updated as soon as his body measurements are available.
Hosea Sanders Family
Sanders has managed to keep his personal life away from the limelight hence he has not disclosed any information about his parents. It is also not known if Sanders has any siblings.
Hosea Sanders Wife
Sanders is very private about his personal life therefore it is not known if he is in any relationship. There are also no rumors of him being in any past relationship with anyone.
Hosea Sanders Net Worth
Sanders has an estimated net worth of between $ 1 million- $ 5 million which he has earned throughout his career as an anchor.
Hosea Sanders Salary
Hosea earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.
Hosea Sanders Cancer
In 2017, Sanders underwent surgery for prostate cancer. He had announced his diagnosis in late February. In August, Sanders said his cancer was “advanced and aggressive.” “There were some complications, but I’m glad to be back here,” Sanders told viewers.
He added: “Thank you to all the viewers at home for all the well-wishes and all the warm thoughts, and all the cards and letters, the gifts, the messages on social media. They really lifted me up during some really rough times and I really appreciate you helping me go through it.” Sanders concluded by telling viewers: “I still have a long time to go on this whole journey that I’m dealing with, but with your help and the help of my friends here, it’s going to be OK.”
Hosea Sanders Awards
Sanders has received 12 Emmy Awards, sport news, gaining honors for live coverage, news writing, programming, entertainment reporting, and overall news achievement. Additionally, he received more than 100 awards throughout his career from various churches, and civic, and community organizations for his community service.
Hosea Sanders ABC 7 Chicago
Sanders works at ABC 7 Chicago where he works alongside other famous ABC 7 Chicago anchors, reporters, meteorologists, and sports anchors including;
- Rob Elgas
- Alan Krashesky
- Stacey Baca
- Mark Giangreco
- Roz Varon
- Tracy Butler
- Jim Rose
- Terrell Brown
- Tanja Babich
- Judy Hsu
- Cheryl Burton