Dave Eanet

Dave Eanet is a veteran Chicago sportscaster whose voice has been a fixture on the city’s airwaves for decades. Born and raised in the Chicago area, Eanet developed a lifelong passion for sports and broadcasting at an early age. He attended Niles East High School in Skokie, Illinois, and later graduated from Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism—an institution known for producing some of the nation’s top broadcasters. His Illinois upbringing and education deeply influenced his career, grounding him in the local sports culture that he would go on to cover for much of his life.

Eanet began his professional career in radio in the 1970s and has since become one of Chicago’s most respected sports voices. He joined WGN Radio in 1984, where he has served as Sports Director and play-by-play announcer for Northwestern University football and basketball. Over the years, he has covered countless memorable moments in Chicago sports history, from championship runs to heartbreaking losses, always delivering insight with warmth and professionalism.

Known for his steady, authoritative delivery and deep knowledge of the game, Eanet has earned admiration from fans and peers alike. His voice is synonymous with Chicago sports talk, and his reporting has earned multiple awards, including recognition from the Illinois Broadcasters Association.

Beyond the booth, Dave Eanet remains active in the Chicago community and continues to represent the best of Illinois broadcasting. His career reflects not only a passion for sports but also a deep connection to the people and teams that make the Chicago sports scene one of the most storied in the nation.