'I can’t imagine Chicago without Tom Skilling:' WGN colleagues pay tribute

At the end of February, Tom Skilling will wrap up his legendary career. He is set to retire on February 28 after 45 years of incredible work at WGN News.

[@maureencora1]

Aw, He is a Great Weather Man. Gonna Miss Him. Good Luck T.S.

[@LLynnThomason]

Good luck Tom. We will miss you. 🥰

[@ericsamuelson5656]

I grew up watching Tom Skilling when WGN was on the superstation which I had as a kid in Deposit, New York. I watched WGN News at Noon (1pm Eastern) all the time on sick days & days off. Tom Skilling is Chicago. Best wishes on retirement and God Bless.

[@Chicago2714]

Tom been tht dude for decades.💪🏾💯🙏🏾

[@chingon9896]

I'm 32 years old. I opened a Facebook account when I was 24- 25. 1st picture was of me and the kids, 2nd picture was of a big Thanksgiving dinner, 3rd picture was of YOU Tom Skilling the greatest weather man of all time. Caption read: WE LUV U TOM. this is in all seriousness. Thanks Tom

[@jyvonne2051]

I am happy for Tom Skilling...well earned and well deserved retirement... wishing him all the best!! My FAVORITE WEATHERMAN EVER!!!🤓👍🏾👍🏾😃😃!!!💯

[@TotallyRadical]

I was born in late 70s and this guy has literally been on my entire life. ❤ Me some TS

[@susie6279]

Such a bittersweet time for all his followers. His retirement is well deserved, but it's the loss of a Chicago icon. Tom is our "national treasure." It is difficult to watch all of these beautiful tributes to this genuinely kind and perpetually cheerful man without feeling the tears well up. I think all of us keep wishing he'd change his mind. Tornado season just won't be the same, nor will the WGN app severe weather alerts. Tom, you are a true legend and will be deeply missed. ❤️

[@seanjones21]

Best of luck, Tom! Were gonna miss you dearly!

[@mjschicago56]

The best, I no longer live in Chicago. However, the weather isn’t done right if WGN’s Tom didn’t give the weather. Most of my life. Tom Skilling is to Chicago as Jack Brickhouse is to the Cubs. They are and will always be Chicago. Good luck with all my LOVE.

[@hottiemplsmn]

God Bless! Enjoy your life... I watch from Minnesota ❤

[@roberthunerberg1509]

The Man The Myth The Legend Happy Retirement we are all going to miss you!

[@A3Kr0n]

I can't imagine how people will get along without Tom Skilling. Life will be a little less vibrant.

[@johnferrarini8641]

Lived in Chicago for 68 years and if you wanted to know exactly what tomorrow’s weather was going to be Tom was my go to guy. Congratulations and happy retirement

[@JeffHulkHemp]

Thank you Tom !!!!!!

[@JesusRodriguez-gy5eu]

I have lived in Chicago all my life and Tom Skilling is the best weatherman wgn ever had, so nice to see him retire enjoy your retirement Tom.

[@misstee101]

Happy retirement, Tom Skilling! Weather commanding will never be the same again without you. 😊

[@mral6809]

I grew up with him and the crew.

[@PBlueturtle]

Gonna miss ya Tom.

[@katherine8900]

Love love Tom Skilling❤ Hope he enjoys his retirement.

[@kathleenepolitis3810]

May you have a happy healthy retirement Tom thank you for all you did n do. Chicago worlds Greatest News WGN ❤

[@DeAngeloStevens]

Growing Up Watching WGN Newscast in Birmingham, Alabama when we had Time Warner Cable we had WGN Superstation Entertaining America with WGN News, Syndicated Programing, Bulls, Cubs, White Sox.

[@ronnieitaquab1008]

Miss all of the old WGN news cast.They were the face of Chicago to me more then any political figures

[@conservativewarrior777]

God bless Tom

[@bethpierce1950]

He was our go to guy when we lived

[@liliad.7448]

Hope he has a lovely retirement well deserved ❤

[@johnnetherly7878]

LEGENDARY

[@chaddyates8620]

Congratulations Tom Skilling on your retirement I can’t imagine you not being on WGN channel 9 in Chicago anymore

[@user-dc2tp3tk1m]

I don't live in Illinois but I watch a lot of the news or this channel and I hate to see him retire.

[@MrBobochow]

I was sad when he left Milwaukee but happy he was going to WHN at that time home of Chicago Cubs . Hey Hey Holy Cow. He will be missed as he as seemed like he was talking to each of us individually.

[@JOHNNYCHICAGO8]

TOM IS CHICAGO ❤❤❤❤ AND CHICAGO LOVE'S TOM

[@oldfarmshow]

❤️❤️

[@chocholatemoca]

Tom will be missed❤❤❤…so happy for him though! Enjoy your retirement Tom!

[@phillipmarlowe0525]

He always got way too technical and in depth for me. He absolutely loved his job.

[@charlespeterson3877]

He used to work for WITI channel 6 in Milwaukee! His brother Jeff was involved in the Enron Ponzi case. He was sentenced to 24 years in prison and fined $45 million

[@orbscorbs]

I liked Tom Skilling better when he was on Milwaukee TV with a puppet named Albert the Alley Cat. Albert terrorized Tom.

[@beepbeep3000]

WITI TV6 at the time.

[@derricklangford4725]

Why is he retiring 🤔

[@ErycRycan80]

He felt it's time which it is

[@antihero5203]

Jackie Bange’s son went into meteorology instead of basketball? Big mistake.

[@MrDuds1984]

He was a good guy, his brother hmmm not so much