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2013 is a special year for Chief Meteorologist Eric Sorensen as he celebrates working at WREX for a decade! From 1999-2003 he worked as a Meteorologist in East Texas at KTRE and KLTV. Eric was born and raised in Rockford, attending St. Edward's Grade School, Boylan High School, and Northern Illinois University. In June 2008 he received the prestigious Silver Dome Award for 'Best TV weathercast' from the Illinois Broadcasters Association. His parents live in Belvidere and are viewers every night. He has an older brother who lives in the western suburbs and a sister in Southern Wisconsin. He's happy to share his Rockford home with the official 13News Weather Lab (a 12 year old black lab named Theo).
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Meteorologist Greg Bobos comes to Rockford via WYIN in Merrillville, Indiana. He is a graduate of Indiana University and had internships at WLS-TV in Chicago and WRTV in Indianapolis. He is originally from Dyer, Indiana.
Greg didn't always know weather was the job for him. "I grew up wanting to be an astronaut because I was fascinated by the unknown. As I got older my interests turned toward the weather for the same reason, the thrill of the unknown and ever changing."
Greg is a movie buff as well as a television junkie. He's also good on the drums and has been in various bands during his high school and college careers.
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Meteorologist Joe Astolfi was born and raised in Sandusky, Ohio, home to the world famous Cedar Point Amusement Park.
As a child, Joe would always flip through the television stations to catch all the different weather forecasts; his favorite meteorologist is Dick Goddard, Cleveland’s Tom Skilling. Joe moved to Illinois to attend Northern Illinois University in DeKalb. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Meteorology and Geographic Information Systems certificate from NIU in 2009. Ever since, he has lived in the Rockford area and is thrilled to be able to forecast the weather for northern Illinois.
In his free time, Joe enjoys outdoor photography, walking along one of the Rockford region's many nature trails, anything geography or weather related, and of course visiting friends and family. His favorite places to relax and take in the natural scenery include Sinnissippi Park and Blackhawk Springs Forest Preserve. He enjoys visiting museums. Chicago’s Field Museum and Rockford’s Burpee Museum of Natural History are his favorites.
A wise woman this weekend said “Eric, you can’t shovel cold.” I can’t believe I hadn’t heard that one before!
So, with that in mind, it’s time for your Thursday Text Poll. “Are you glad we’ve escaped the snow so far this season?” Text the word ERIC to 24104 to vote. And watch your vote add up on 13News 10@10 Thursday night. And remember, standard text message rates apply! ‘Text STOP to end, text HELP for help’
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This post was written by Eric Sorensen on January 4, 2012
Because we’re just 10 days from Christmas, we decided to make this week’s text poll a little light-hearted. Becky Ward Hines actually came up with this question on my Facebook fan page (like it if you’re so kind). So, have you been naughty or nice this year? And remember Santa’s watching so be honest! Text the word ERIC to 24104 to vote. And watch your vote add up on 13News 10@10 Thursday night. And remember, standard text message rates apply! ‘Text STOP to end, text HELP for help’ -ES
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This post was written by Eric Sorensen on December 14, 2011
They say the first thing to go is your memory…and I am afraid I’ve succumbed. After forgetting to post the question on Wednesday night last week, I remembered tonight! So, here you go:
We’ve been teased when it comes to snow this autumn. So we want to know if you are ready for the season’s first big snowstorm. Text the word ERIC to 24104 to vote. And watch your vote add up on 13News 10@10 Thursday night. ‘Text STOP to end, text HELP for help’ -ES
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This post was written by Eric Sorensen on November 30, 2011
With firearm deer hunting season beginning this weekend in Northern Illinois, we want to know if you have any friends or family who will be taking part! Text the word ERIC to 24104 to vote. And watch your vote add up on 13News 10@10 Thursday night. ‘Text STOP to end, text HELP for help’ -ES
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This post was written by Eric Sorensen on November 16, 2011
I’d like to give a big thank you to the many people who voted in this week’s text poll! We asked if you think it’s too early in the season for snow. Fitting, since we had some flakes last night (and there may be more next week).
Most of you say YES, it’s too early for snow. 31% of you are already in the Christmas spirit and are ready for La Niña winter to begin her wrath.
We’ll do it again next week. Again, if you have a text poll question you’d like me to ask, send it to me at esorensen@wrex.com. Thanks again. -ES
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This post was written by Eric Sorensen on November 3, 2011
