14 sept. 2021 · Allison Payne: 4 Things To Know About The Beloved Chicago News Anchor A nine Emmy winner, Payne worked at Chicago’s WGN-TV for 21 years and became an inspiration for Black women journalists. Allison Payne: 4 Things To Know About The Beloved Chicago News Anchor | BET A nine Emmy winner, Payne worked at Chicago’s WGN-TV for 21 years and became an inspiration for Black women journalists everywhere.