Elliot Grandia

Morning News Anchor/ Reporter at WXMI, Spartan fan and food fanatic

arlington heights, illinois, united states

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3-time Regional Emmy Award winner for ”Outstanding Achievement for News Programming – Morning Newscast: Smaller Markets (+51)I now create newsworthy, proactive pitches for national, trade and local media outlets by selling the person not the brand involved. I am a former anchor for 13 News Today and 13 News at Noon for WREX-TV in Rockford, IL. I assisted in producing, reporting and breaking news. I also enterprised hard news and features stories.

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Gas prices expected to stay below $3/gallon for most of 2026, GasBuddy predicts

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan — Michigan drivers are getting good news to start the year, with Grand Rapids and West Michigan beginning 2026 at the lowest gas prices since 2021. The average American household will spend $2,083 on gasoline in 2026, according to n... See more

fox17online.com•Elliot Grandia•Jan 13, 2026

FINANCIAL FITNESS: Expert advice to start paying down debt in 2026

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Many of us are feeling a little extra strapped for cash after the holiday season. This month, we’re helping you get financially fit — starting with everyone’s favorite four-letter word: debt. According to Forbes, the average American... See more

fox17online.com•Elliot Grandia•Jan 8, 2026

U.S. capture of Venezuelan president raises questions about gas prices

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Questions are swirling around what the U.S. capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro could mean for gas prices in America. Following the capture, President Trump said the US will take control of Venezuela's oil reserves, pushin... See more

fox17online.com•Elliot Grandia•Jan 6, 2026

President Trump's gas price claims don't match reality at the pump

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — In his address to the nation last week, President Donald Trump recently claimed that gasoline is "now under $2.50 a gallon in much of the country," with some states hitting "$1.99 a gallon." However, current data shows these claims d... See more

fox17online.com•Elliot Grandia•Dec 23, 2025

Diesel prices fall in winter, grocery savings possible according to GasBuddy

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan — While gas prices continue to fall across the Midwest and nationwide to multi-year lows, diesel prices are also coming down — something we don't typically see this time of year. This unusual trend could mean good news for your groc... See more

fox17online.com•Elliot Grandia•Dec 16, 2025

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Bachelors, Broadcast Journalism, Television at Michigan State UniversityGraduated: 2013

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Gas prices expected to stay below $3/gallon for most of 2026, GasBuddy predicts

FINANCIAL FITNESS: Expert advice to start paying down debt in 2026

U.S. capture of Venezuelan president raises questions about gas prices

President Trump's gas price claims don't match reality at the pump

Diesel prices fall in winter, grocery savings possible according to GasBuddy

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Gas prices expected to stay below $3/gallon for most of 2026, GasBuddy predicts

FINANCIAL FITNESS: Expert advice to start paying down debt in 2026

U.S. capture of Venezuelan president raises questions about gas prices

President Trump's gas price claims don't match reality at the pump

Diesel prices fall in winter, grocery savings possible according to GasBuddy