Former anchor Eric Wilson, who left Rockford NBC affiliate WREX after 19 years, has taken a new job as a student recruiter for Rock Valley College. He announced the news on his Facebook page, where he said “it’s been a long, tough 7 months”, but he’s not necessarily looking to return to TV news:
I’ve been asked more times than I can count over the last 7 months, “When are you getting back on television?” I can honestly say that I don’t think it will be very soon. There are too many things about the job and the industry in general that bother me. And in some cases “bother” may be too mild of a word. There are issues of integrity and ethics that I see every day. I’m not sure I want to be a part of it. I never say never, but my heart isn’t in it now. I had amazing experiences as a TV reporter and anchor, but that job never defined me. I don’t need television to make me feel good about myself.
The Rockford Register Star, meanwhile, reports Wilson’s lawsuit against his former station has been settled:
Wilson had filed a lawsuit in Winnebago County court against WREX after being fired Jan. 29 following 19 years at the station. Court documents show that “all matters in the controversy have been compromised and settled.” No further details were available.