CBS 2 former anchor Brad Edwards has reemerged with a new career, months after quietly disappearing from the Chicago television station.
The big picture: Edwards, who most recently was anchoring digital newscasts, went missing from the CBS 2 broadcast since June without explanation.
Driving the news: After months of radio silence and rumors swirling about his sudden departure, the award-winning anchor and reporter tells Axios that he was let go from CBS and is now leaving journalism for a new venture.
- He is starting BE Media Inc., a communications firm with longtime politico Pat Brady and adviser Lisa Berron .
- Brady is also the former head of the Illinois GOP.
What they’re saying: “Brad Edwards is no longer with CBS Chicago,” a CBS spokesperson told Axios after months of requests for comment.
- “We wish him success in his future endeavors.”
Zoom out: CBS’ parent company Paramount has laid off thousands of workers in 2024.
- Locally, in addition to Edwards, sports anchor Marshall Harris was let go, while morning anchor Ryan Baker was shuffled back to the 10pm news to cover sports.