WCIA3 Chief Meteorologist Robert Reese knows weather! With a father in the Air Force, Robert traveled extensively while growing up and witnessed a variety of weather all over the world. The family eventually settled in Arcola, Illinois, where Robert completed high school. He attended Eastern Illinois University and graduated from the broadcast meteorology program at Mississippi State University.

Robert began his broadcasting career as an on-air personality at various radio stations in Central Illinois. Eventually, he stepped in front of a television camera as a meteorologist and news anchor for WAND-TV in Decatur, Illinois.

Robert's experience at WCIA3 has been a rewarding one. "I like the people, the working atmosphere." He currently serves as weather anchor for the WCIA 3 Your News Now, WCIA3 News at 10 and WCFN myNews at 9.

Robert served on the Mid-Illinois Big Brothers/Big Sisters Board of Directors for which he received the 1988 Volunteer of the Year Award. Currently, he is a Douglas County Emergency Services and Disaster Agency Volunteer.

Robert is married with four children and his hobbies include music, cars and flying.