Chicago broadcaster Amy Jacobson was born on 11 February 1969 to her parents, Harvey Jacobson and Louise. The media personality grew up in Mount Prospect, Illinois.
The famous radio host is the youngest of three children born to her mom and dad. She has two elder sisters, including Chrissy Jacobson Lutzow.
Highlights
- According to Amy Jacobson’s mother, Louise, her father had a temper issue and gave her a hard time.
- Due to this, the radio personality’s mom and dad divorced when she was 12.
- However, Mr. Harvey Jacobson said he doesn’t recall abusing her verbally and that he supports his daughter wholeheartedly.
Growing up in Mount Prospect, Amy Jacobson was amazed by the charm of famous news anchors of Chicago like Floyd Kalber, Jane Pauley, Fahe Flynn, etc.
Little Amy decided that she would become a journalist and news anchor herself. Her first step toward her dream was when she and her classmates used a video camera and a makeshift desk to report news about her school.
Amy’s classmate, Cathy Muno Budzyn, revealed that she befriended everyone, from athletes to band geeks. However, the media personality’s life at home was not as joyful.
Jacobson’s Mom Louise Claimed That She Had A Hard Time Due To Her Father
In an interview, the Chicago broadcaster’s mom revealed that her father, Harvey, had a temper and gave a hard time to her when she was little.
Louise said her two elder daughters knew how not to rile him up. But Amy wasn’t afraid to speak her mind. Amy’s mom believes that she had a hard time due to this.
“Amy spoke up to him. In turn, he (Harvey) gave his youngest kid a hard time. “He’d put her down so bad: ‘That’s a dumb thing to do.’ ‘Look at how you eat.”
Louise recalled.
Louise also revealed that Amy’s dad always talked down to her when other people were around. When the Chicago’s Morning Answer host’s mom decided to end things with her dad.
However, Louise got the courage to divorce when her aunt supported her. This way, Amy’s parents went their separate ways when she was only 12 years old.
Harvey Jacobson Said He Doesn’t Recall Giving A Hard Time To Amy
When asked about the allegations, Harvey Jacobson said he didn’t remember a-busing his daughter verbally.
In contrast, Mr. Jacobson remarked Amy, as a child, was a very curious girl. He added that he might have been hard on her because she was a nonconformist.
“As a child, Amy was “always very questioning, very curious. I was probably harder on her because she was more of a nonconformist.”
Harvey Jacobson Told Chicago
In addition, Harvey said Amy has his full support. As for the current relationship status, the broadcaster often shares pictures with her mom and sisters. However, she hasn’t shared any images with her father.
Additional Information
- During a radio show, Amy and her co-host mocked Gus Walz, the son of vice presidential nominee Tim Walz. Due to this, Amundsen parents forced her to resign as volleyball coach.
- Broadcaster Amy Jacobson’s net worth is estimated to be up to $5 million.
- Jacobson was formerly married to Jaime Anglada from 2002 to November 2008.
