Zoraida Sambolin marked her last shift at the NBC 5 anchor desk Friday, but she couldn’t end it without giving a heartfelt goodbye to viewers and her beloved colleagues.

But Chicago media writer Robert Feder said sources told him Sambolin has been released early from her contract, which runs through July 2022, after coming back from a four month leave of absence.

Sep 24, 2021 · Days after Zoraida Sambolin returned as morning news anchor to WMAQ-Channel 5 following a four-month leave of absence, she’s calling it quits. Sources said next Friday will be her last day at...

Zoraida Sambolin marked her last shift at the NBC 5 anchor desk this morning, but she couldn’t end it without giving a heartfelt goodbye to viewers and her beloved colleagues.

Jan 8, 2021 · On Dec. 29, 2020, it was reported she has been absent from NBC 5 since late November, taking some time away from news work to care for a loved one undergoing surgery and monitoring her own health. Fans wish Zoraida's family a speedy recovery.

After a more than 20-year career at NBC 5, Zoraida Sambolin is leaving the anchor desk. Here’s a look back at some of her best moments in front of the camera.

Days after Zoraida Sambolin returned as morning news anchor to WMAQ-Channel 5 after a four-month leave of absence, she’s calling it quits, Robert Feder writes. Sources said next Friday will be her last day at the NBC-owned station.

On April 23, 2014 it was announced that Sambolin would be rejoining WMAQ as co-anchor of NBC 5 news Today and will co-anchor alongside Stefan Holt. She began May 22, and left in October, 2021. Sambolin has a son, Nicholas Hobbs [12], who is a member of the University of Iowa Basketball team.

Sep 24, 2021 · Days after Zoraida Sambolin returned as morning news anchor to WMAQ-Channel 5 after a four-month leave of absence, she's calling it quits, Robert Feder writes. Sources said next Friday will be...

Dec 29, 2020 · While her exact return date has not yet been determined, Zoraida said she looks forward to seeing her coworkers and her viewers again soon. Where is NBC 5’s Zoraida Sambolin? If you...