Carol Patrizi stepping back from full time role at WHBY

After nearly 30 combined years working in radio, Carol Patrizi wants to take back her alarm clock.

The morning news anchor and co-host of AM Fox Valley will be stepping back from her full time role, starting in December.

The good news is that Carol will be moving to a part-time and fill in schedule on WHBY.

The move allows her to spend more time with her family.

“It’s been a pleasure. Because of WHBY I am more connected to the people of the community. My position in news and at the station afforded me with experiences and opportunities I know I would not have had. I am grateful,” shares Patrizi.

Patrizi joined WHBY in December of 2007 and has been part of delivering your morning news since then.

“I would like to thank Carol for her years of dedication to WHBY News. She has always been the consummate professional and a trusted voice for information in the Fox Valley. I hope she enjoys getting to sleep in from now on,” said WHBY Brand Manager Jonathan Krause.

Here are a few fun facts about Carol.

Graduated from Loyola University in Chicago
First radio job was in Wolf Point Montana. Also worked in Milwaukee at WMIL-FM, WOKY, & V-100
Met her husband at County Stadium in Milwaukee. They have three daughters and one granddaughter.
Has traveled to Italy twice to the area where her father grew up

Carol’s final day with AM Fox Valley is Wednesday, December 1.