Burton anchors the station's 5 p.m. and 10 p.m. newscast alongside Ravi Baichwal and Rob Elgas.

[3] Prior to Burton beginning her career in broadcasting, she was on television on Romper Room, as a contestant on Star Search, and hosted an hour long cable TV show called Simply Elegant.

[2] Burton's broadcasting career began in 1989 at WGN-TV in Chicago where she co-anchored "MBR: The Minority Business Report", a nationally syndicated weekly series.

In 2008, Burton won the NABJ (National Association of Black Journalist) Salute to Excellence International.

Also in 2004, the Chicago Association of Black Journalist (CABJ) honored Burton with the Russ Ewing Award for her coverage of the E2 nightclub tragedy.

[6] Rose, who had been dating Burton when she was a Chicago Bears cheerleader, surprised her with a diamond engagement ring on the Friday night before Super Bowl XX in New Orleans.

Rose popped the question aboard the President riverboat, the scene of a pep rally party for the Bears.

Burton, who had finished a dance number with the Honey Bears, was sitting with Rose under the moonlight when he reached into his pocket for the ring.

[7] On April 23, 2008, Burton, along with 4 others (5 separate attacks), was injured after a man punched them in the head or face.

An X-ray and CAT Scan revealed no severe damage, but she said she suffered from headaches for months following the attack.