Gus Gordon
WICS Chief Meteorologist

Gus has been the chief meteorologist at NewsChannel 20 since February of 1990. During that time, he has been the master of ceremonies for dinners and award presentations, and has made countless appearances at local schools, churches, civic clubs, retirement homes and professional organizations across Central Illinois.

He began his broadcasting career in 1985 as a member of the PM Magazine production team at WKRC-TV in Cincinnati. After graduating from the University of Cincinnati in 1987, he moved west to Kearney, Nebraska to become a television weathercaster at the ABC affiliate, KHGI-TV. A year later, he was back in Cincinnati as a weather anchor at WKRC. He made the switch to Central Illinois in February of 1990, and has been the chief meteorologist at NewsChannel 20 ever since.

Gus is a graduate of the Mississippi State University Broadcast Meteorology Program and has earned the Seal of Approval from both the National Weather Association and the American Meteorological Society. Gus received the 2006 Silver Dome Award for Best TV Weathercast (medium market) from the Illinois Broadcasters Association.

In addition to his interest in weather, Gus enjoys performing on stage. He has appeared at The Springfield Muni Opera, The Springfield Theatre Center, Lincoln's New Salem, Lincoln Land Community College, The Little Theatre on the Square, The Jacksonville Symphony and The Illinois Symphony Orchestra.

Gus and his wife Claire are the parents of Amy and John.