Mike Caplan Biography
Mike Caplan is an American meteorologist working for FOX 32 as a weekday morning meteorologist on Good Day Chicago. He joined the FOX 32 Chicago team in December 2015.
The northern suburbs is where Mike was born and brought up and he has called Chicago his home for the better part of his life. He attended Warren Township High School in Gurnee where he graduated proudly and later joined the College of Lake County where he earned an Associate’s Degree. In addition, Caplan also attended Illinois State University where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communications.
After completing his education, Mike secure his first job at WCIA in Champaign-Urbana, Illinois where he served as a news reporter before later being promoted to serving as the weekend and noon weather anchor. In addition, he also served as the co-host of WCIA’s PM Magazine show, and while serving as host, he secured a one-on-one interview with President Ronald Reagan at the White House.
Later on, Mike relocated to Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina where he worked for WTVD in 1987, while serving as the chief weather anchor. After working at the station for two years, he was chosen as the co-anchor of the station’s early evening newscast in addition to his weather duties. While he was at the station, he covered everything from hurricanes, tornadoes, and snowstorms. Furthermore, Caplan relocated back to Chicago in 1984, to work for WLS-TV as the weekday 4 pm meteorologist.
He attended Mississippi State University where he earned a Degree in meteorology. Whenever Caplan is not forecasting the weather, he is a photographer, and together with his wife, they own a photographic and web design business in the northern suburbs. Furthermore, he is an adjunct instructor at the College of Lake County where he lectures photography,
Mike Caplan Salary
Caplan earns a salary of about $47,000-$120,000.
Mike Caplan Net Worth
Caplan has an estimated net worth of about $1 Million – $7 Million which he has earned through his career as a meteorologist.
Mike Caplan Age
Caplan was born on September 22, 1961, in the northern suburbs of the United States. He is 63 years old as of 2024, and he celebrates his birthday on the 22nd of September every year.
Mike Caplan Height and Weight
Caplan stands at a height of 5 feet 9 inches tall. However, information about his weight will be updated when available.
Mike Caplan Family
Caplan likes to keep his personal life private hence he has neither disclosed the names of his parent nor those of his siblings. However, this information will be updated when available.
Mike Caplan Wife and Children
Caplan is married to Laura and together they have been blessed with a son who they named Carter. Mike and his wife enjoy traveling to cold places such as Iceland and Yellowstone in the winter. He resides in the northern suburbs together with his wife and son.
Mike Caplan Social Media Platform
Caplan is very active on his Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook pages. He has 2.1k followers on Twitter 2k followers on Instagram, and 73k followers on Facebook.