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Illinois TV station hires Ponticiello as meteorologist

March 21, 2023

Posted by Mariam Ahmed

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María Elena Ponticiello (Photo: Media Moves)

María Elena Ponticiello has joined WGBO Univision Chicago as a meteorologist for the station’s local newscasts.

She started the job this week, after taking a few months off to spend with family.

Her on-air debut is scheduled for Sunday, March 19.

Ponticiello most recently worked as a reporter, weather anchor and meteorologist at Telemundo Chicago from 2000 to late 2022.

A native of Mexico, Ponticiello previously hosted the TV Azteca México national prime time program “Rock Liquido” and was a reporter for Noticiero Hechos.

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