ALEX MARAGOS

THE WORK

From breaking news at home to Olympic games around the globe, Alex has brought trustworthy and compelling content to audiences on every platform.

Olympics & Sports

Sports and Podcast Highlights · 1:59

A selection of Olympics, Chicago Marathon and sports broadcasting work.

Paris 2024 · Interview · 3:15

Live Interview

An interview with the parents of Olympic gymnast Paul Juda.

Paris 2024 · Live report · 3:56

Live from Paris

Live Olympic coverage from Paris for NBC Chicago viewers.

Paris 2024 preview · Explainer · 2:03

Explain a Sport: Trampolining

A studio explainer breaking down one of the Games' most acrobatic events.

Dyersville, Iowa · 2021 · Live report · 3:39

Field of Dreams Game

Live coverage of the inaugural MLB game at Field of Dreams, White Sox vs. Yankees.

Alex Maragos interviewing an athlete on set at the Paris Olympics, with the Eiffel Tower behind them
Paris Olympics · Athlete interview
Alex Maragos interviewing a wheelchair division champion at the Bank of America Chicago Marathon
Bank of America Chicago Marathon · Champion interview

Interviews & The Takeaway

A different side of the broadcast: extended conversations that give guests room to tell their stories, with Alex guiding the discussion.

Alex Maragos with Coach Chris Bennett on The Takeaway with Alex
The Takeaway with Alex

Beyond the headline.

Alex created The Takeaway with Alex in February 2025: a weekly YouTube show and podcast that dives deep on the bigger stories in Chicago and beyond, with the journalists and experts who know those stories best.

The Takeaway with Alex · Full episode

The Takeaway with Alex: Malört

A long-form conversation with author Josh Noel on the story behind the shot Chicago loves to hate.

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The Takeaway with Alex · Season 2, Episode 1

JB Pritzker talks Trump 'dementia' comment, Israel, Democratic Socialists, Bears stadium | S2:E1

An extended interview with Illinois Governor JB Pritzker.

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At the anchor desk.

Whether at the anchor desk or in the field, Alex has covered a variety of stories with clarity, curiosity and a conversational style.

NBC Chicago · Anchor & reporting reel · 2:18

News Montage

Alex has covered the biggest stories in his hometown and beyond, bringing audiences credible, trustworthy and engaging reporting on a variety of topics.

NBC Chicago · Weekday 11 a.m. newscast · 2:21

11 a.m. Solo Anchor

Live Television

Own the moment.

From the first headline to the final handoff, this extended anchor segment showcases the pacing, authority and direct audience connection of a live newscast.

Developing Story

When the story changes.

Live breaking-news coverage of the Mike Madigan trial, highlighting the responsibility of communicating consequential developments accurately and clearly as they happen.

Breaking News · Mike Madigan Trial · 2:40

Breaking News: Mike Madigan Trial

Alex Maragos with his NBC Chicago co-anchors on the news set
NBC Chicago · On set

Reporting & Major Stories

Individual reporting assignments, on location and live.

Alex Maragos reporting from the floor of the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago
Democratic National Convention · Chicago, 2024
Live report · Glendale, Arizona · 2:20

Charlie Kirk Memorial Service

Live reporting from outside State Farm Stadium.