Roz Varon
Varon has won multiple Emmy Awards in Traffic Reporting, Specialty Programming, Spot News, and Features. Also, she has been honored with several Peter Lisagor Awards, including one for her "Weekender" series, a weekly roundup of metro Chicago events. The Girl Scouts recognized her as a role model with their "Girls Scouts of the USA Thanks Badge." Additionally, she won the Illinois Broadcasters Association's Silver Dome Award for her breast cancer special, "Faces of Inspiration."
Most recently, Varon has published "On the Road with Roz: Adventures in Travel and Life," a delightful and heartening collection of words and images detailing her travels on Route 66 and around the world with her family.
As a breast cancer survivor, Varon works diligently to help heighten cancer prevention and awareness and is an in-demand motivational speaker. An animal lover, she volunteers much of her time to the Anti-Cruelty Society and PAWS Chicago.
Since 2000, Varon has served on the Board of Governors of the Chicago/Midwest Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences and is currently a member of the Columbia Alumni Association & Network National Alumni Board (CAAN at Columbia College).
She received a B.A. in Broadcast Communications from Columbia College, and resides in the western suburbs of Chicago with her husband, daughter, two dogs and a cat.
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Roz's Stories
Roz Varon's Weekender Report
Roz Varon takes a look at what's going on in the city and suburbs.
Festival Friday with Roz Varon
Each week, we list some events you can attend over the weekend.
Fair Oaks Farms, no ordinary farm, in NW Indiana on 1 tank of gas
Fair Oaks Farms is recognized as the number one agri-tourism destination in the Midwest!
Milwaukee: Brewery tours, bobbleheads and more on 1 tank of gas
Just 90 miles from downtown, a lot of folks have gone to Milwaukee to the Milwaukee Zoo, the art museum or Summerfest.
Starved Rock: Sandstone canyons, waterfalls and amazing vistas, all on 1 tank of gas
Starved Rock State Park near Utica is one of the most popular destinations in Illinois!
Anderson Humane programs extend beyond 'Subaru Puppies' at Chicago Auto Show
Roz Varon took an in-depth look at the shelter and the special programs they have that may surprise you, such as a wildlife rescue.
Chicago's Magnificent Museums: Adler Planetarium behind-the-scenes-look
Roz Varon is getting a behind-the-scenes look at the cultural gems that make up the museum campus and what makes them so special!
Car seat safety: Illinois Tollway shares tips ahead of summer travel season
The Illinois Tollway is helping parents keep their kids safe with free car seat safety inspections.
Chicago's Magnificent Museums: Field Museum behind-the-scenes-look
Roz Varon is getting a behind-the-scenes look at the cultural gems that make up the museum campus and what makes them so special!
Chicago's Magnificent Museums: Shedd Aquarium behind-the-scenes-look
Roz Varon is getting a behind-the-scenes look at the cultural gems that make up the museum campus and what makes them so special!