Former WGN-TV anchor Allison Payne dies at 57

Former WGN-TV anchor Allison Payne has died at the age of 57.

[TheRealFriendofaFriend]

I grew up watching the beautiful Allison Payne in the 90s. She was the whole package of beauty, intellect, professionalism, and grace. You were a true role model for all of us young girls in Chicagoland who saw a familiar face in yours. Because of your presence on WGN News, many us have sought to better our lives through higher education and some to pursue careers in journalism. Thank you, Ms. Allison Payne, for being a beacon of light to this world. Rest in peace eternally.

[SivaD]

She was so beautiful. I remember seeing her when I was growing up on the news. Rest In Peace 💕

[BruteStrength]

I had no idea she was sick. I grew up with her on WGN. Covered the community well. Rest in Peace Allison

[onewoman]

I am in shock! When I lived in Chicago she was one of my favorites. I followed her career and WGN after I went back to the east coast I admired her and WGN was my favorite station. Class, Integrity, Grace, and Dignity -- she had it all. Her beauty was obvious but the characteristics that made her a great journalist and teammate were not obvious to the eye. My prayers are for her family, friends, her WGN family and all in Chicago touched by her professionalism.

[sdkid]

R.I.P. dear Lady;
Listened to her for years, she was one of true integrity as a journalist.

[LSERA]

She was so classy and professional. I enjoyed her reporting. May she Rest In Peace.

[creolelady]

May God grant her eternal peace and rest in his heavenly kingdom and give her family the strength to be strong. 🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️

[sandbar]

That's when journalism was REAL

May she always be happy....

may her family be comforted with hugs

[MarilynDIAZDESIGNS]

Oh no! 😔 RIP Allison. I remember when she came back after a stroke, she was DETERMINED and so beautiful!!! My condolences to her family and friends.

[itsmeAshley]

My condolences to her family and friends🙏🏾

[goldenlabelstudio]

As young person, She was one of the reasons I tuned in to the news. Such a beautiful lady. Rest In God’s love, Alison ❤️

[KiiKiiCR]

As a Chicagoan, I watched her for years. This is heartbreaking. May she rest in peace.

[YolandaisYolandaCooks]

Oh no 😢.
RIP Allison.
My condolences to her family.

[christinegeorge]

I remember watching her throughout my lifetime, as she was an amazing gifted talented journalist and reporter. My deepest heartfelt condolences to all her family and friends. I pray she is resting peacefully in God's loving arms.

[stephenfermoyle]

i am so sorry to hear this. this is someone i wish we all watched over the years and got to know.
Chicago was blessed to have her. RIP Sweet lady.we live in Canada and send our prayers to you all.

[lukeishacamp]

I just stumbled across this notice and l am in shock. I grew up on the South Side of Chicago watching Allison Payne as a child. WGN 9 o’clock News. She will be GREATLY missed 😢

A true legend indeed ❤️❤️❤️

[lauriem]

What a beautiful and intelligent woman. RIP Allison.

[skeeter]

Oh my God this is such a shock, I watched Ms. Payne throughout the years, many prayers to her surviving family, RIP Ms. Payne, you will be dearly missed 😘

[noi]

I remember watching this great News Anchor. She was so professional and had a smooth delivery when reporting the news. She will be missed. My prayers goes out to the family.

[ivan]

Awww She was really a Beautiful person. Watched Her growing-up RIP