Rich King
For a guy who professes that he absolutely hates writing or talking about himself, it may seem odd that Rich King has just written a second book — about himself.
But that’s not the only contradiction readers will encounter in the latest literary offering by the veteran WGN-Channel 9 sports anchor and lifelong Chicagoan. Continue reading
Richard Steele
Richard Steele, who’s been a warm, wise and engaging presence on Chicago radio since the early ’70s, is retiring after 27 years with public radio WBEZ FM 91.5.
Chicago Public Media announced Friday that Steele, 72, would step down October 10 from his full-time position as program host and correspondent. Continue reading
Irv and Essee Kupcinet — "Kup's Show" (1977)
A version of this post first appeared on May 17, 2012.
So you think you know Chicago television? Match these phrases with the Chicago television personalities who made them famous. (Answers appear at the bottom):
Robert Jordan (Photo: Bart Shore)
Robert Jordan, the veteran news anchor and reporter at WGN-Channel 9, has been named the first journalist-in-residence at the University of Chicago’s Careers in Journalism, Arts, and Media program.
While continuing his full-time anchoring and reporting duties for the Tribune Media station, Jordan will spend much of the fall quarter on campus, where he’ll conduct a series of workshops, lead panels with other Chicago producers, editors and news directors, and meet with students who hope to pursue journalism and media careers. He also plans to work with staffers on the Chicago Maroon, the university’s student newspaper. Continue reading
Anabel Monge
With the hiring of Anabel Monge from the Univision station in San Antonio, Telemundo Station Group’s WSNS-Channel 44 returns to a dual-anchor news format at 5 and 10 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Alfonso Gutierrez, who’s been anchoring “Noticiero Telemundo Chicago” solo since Edna Schmidt left in October 2013, will be joined next month by Monge, whose hiring was announced Thursday. Continue reading
Holly Gilson
Holly Gilson, former director of corporate communications for the parent company of Chicago’s public television station and classical music radio station, has joined Lyric Opera of Chicago as deputy director of communications.
Gilson began this week at what she called “a place full of wonderfully smart, creative and supportive people,” adding: “I look forward to making contributions here.”
At the world renowned opera company, she reports to director of marketing Lisa Middleton, and succeeds Alexandra Day, who left to become director of communications and marketing strategy at The Juilliard School in Manhattan. Continue reading
Carly Rousso
Once again, being first didn’t mean being right.
All eyes were on a Waukegan courtroom Wednesday as Chicago media covered the sentencing of Carly Rousso, the woman convicted of homicide after she huffed computer cleaner then struck and killed 5-year-old Jaclyn Santos-Sacramento on Labor Day 2012. Continue reading
Cisco Cotto
Veteran Chicago broadcaster Cisco Cotto, who spent the last decade as a talk show host for both secular and religious stations, is returning to his roots as a radio newsman.
Cotto, 39, was hired Tuesday as an anchor/reporter at WBBM AM 780 and WCFS FM 105.9, according to Ron Gleason, director of news and programming for the top-rated CBS Radio all-news station. He’s expected to start on the air next week. Continue reading
Katie Kim
They’re rolling out the welcome mat at WMAQ-Channel 5 for Katie Kim, just in from KRQE-TV, the CBS affiliate in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Kim joins the NBC-owned station as a general assignment reporter effective October 20, according to Frank Whittaker, station manager and vice president of news at NBC 5. Continue reading
Kris Kridel
Kris Kridel, host of “The Noon Business Hour” and one of the most respected voices on Chicago radio, is back in afternoon drive on WBBM AM 780 and WCFS FM 105.9.
In a realignment of Monday-through-Friday shifts at the top-rated CBS Radio all-news station, Kridel will start her on-air duties with midday news anchor Sherman Kaplan on the noon show and stay on to anchor afternoon newscasts with Keith Johnson through 6 p.m. Continue reading