Allison Payne

Allison Payne (born February 12, 1964) is a nine-time Emmy Award winner, a 21-year anchorwoman with WGN TV, a veteran international journalist, a popular public speaker, and an actively involved community builder. She was a longtime anchor and reporter at CW affiliate and cable superstation WGN-TV in Chicago, Illinois. Payne served as co-anchor of the WGN Midday News from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. She has since left WGN-TV after 21 years. Payne is the sole owner of Payne Productions, Incorporated, a television production company which also serves to help students interested in the broadcasting business. Payne is still active in broadcasting through her freelance work.