Paul Lisnek Biography
Paul M.Lisnek is an American WGN-TV Political Report/ WGN-TV Political Analyst. He is a multi-Emmy, Cablefax, Telly, and Beacon Award-winning television host and analyst. He has been working as a political analyst for WGN-TV since joining the station in 2008.
Paul Lisnek Education
Lisnek attended the University of Illinois in 1980 and graduated with a B.A. in political science and an M.A. in speech communication. In 1983, he received a J.D. from the University of Illinois College of Law. He completed a Ph.D. in speech communication from the same institution in 1986.
Paul Lisnek Career
Lisnek is the host of Politics Tonight on CLTV, on which he interviews the leading political figures in the state, city, and country, and as well he serves as a fill-in anchor. He has interviewed presidents, senators, governors, local representatives, congressmen, and mayors too many to count over the last 25 years.
Lisnek as well can be heard on wgnradio.com, where he hosts a podcast called “Behind the Curtain,” which addresses theatre, politics, and other areas of interest to Chicagoland. He is a frequent guest on WGN-AM radio programs and other radio stations including NPR, as a frequent guest talking about the politics of the day. He as well anchors Newsmakers and hosts Broadway in Chicago Backstage in front of a live studio audience for the Comcast Network, which presents an in-depth look at Chicago’s hottest theatrical productions.
Paul Lisnek Age
He was born on June 19, 1958. He celebrates his birthday on 19th June every year. Lisnek is 66 years old.
Paul Lisnek Height
Lisnek stands at a height of 5 feet 9 inches.

Paul Lisnek Wife
Lisnek 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.
Paul Lisnek Net Worth
Lisnek has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 Million – $5 Million which he has earned through being a Political Report and Political Analyst.
Paul Lisnek Salary
Lisnek earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.
Paul Lisnek Podcast
Lisnek has a podcast Behind the Curtain on WGN Plus from WGN Radio in Chicago.
Paul Lisnek WGN-TV
Lisnek works at WGN-TV where he works alongside other famous WGN-TV anchors, reporters, meteorologists, and sports anchors including;
- Kaitlin Bennett
- Julie Unruh
- Mike Toomey
- Judy Wang
- Pat Tomasulo
- Tom Skilling
- Erik Runge
- Dan Roan
- Dean Richards
- Dana Rebik
- Marcella Raymond
- Larry Potash
- Dan Ponce
- Jarrett Payton
- Micah Materre
- Lauren Magiera
- Mike Lowe
- Nancy Loo
- Sean Lewis
The table below answers some of the frequently asked questions about Lisnek.
Who is Lisnek? | He is an American WGN-TV Political Report |
Age | 63 years old as of 2021 |
Height | 5 feet 9 inches |
Spouse | Not Available |
Salary | $40,000 – $ 110,500 |
Net Worth | $1 Million – $5 Million |