imitation of a dolphin<\/a> and it comes up almost every time we talk about marine life.\u00a0In the grand scheme of WGN Morning News, I suppose it could be a lot worse.<\/p>\nQ.<\/strong> What\u2019s the best advice your father gave you about the business?<\/em><\/p>\nA.<\/strong> I watched my dad go through a lot at The Score.\u00a0He has always been true to who he is.\u00a0He\u2019s taught me to know my worth and never underestimate myself.\u00a0I think I had doubts as to whether I would succeed at a weekday anchoring job, but my family never did.<\/p>\nLauren Jiggetts<\/p><\/div>\n
Q.\u00a0<\/strong>How important was the broadcast journalism program at Stevenson High School in shaping your career?<\/em><\/p>\nA.<\/strong> It became pretty clear early on that I was not destined to play college basketball.\u00a0I quit my senior year so that I could\u00a0be a news anchor for \u201cAlive on Stevenson Drive.\u201d One of the best decisions.\u00a0I was very shy and was the type that tried to fake a sickness on public speaking days. It helped\u00a0me come out of my shell.<\/p>\nQ.<\/strong> Wouldn\u2019t you love your kids to see Long Grove the way it was when you were growing up?<\/em><\/p>\nA.<\/strong> I loved growing\u00a0up in Long Grove.\u00a0Obviously, the pandemic has hurt so many local businesses and Long Grove wasn\u2019t immune to that.\u00a0I've taken my kids to Chatterbox and Enzo & Lucia for meals and\u00a0they've really enjoyed it.\u00a0They also attempted to tear down the lovely holiday decorations, but we didn\u2019t hit the Covered Bridge so I call it a success.\u00a0We will be back!<\/p>\nQ.<\/strong> What do you think you\u2019d be doing now if you hadn\u2019t pursued journalism?<\/em><\/p>\nA.<\/strong> I'm fascinated by diplomatic\u00a0relations. I could\u00a0see myself working for the\u00a0State Department in some capacity.\u00a0I wouldn\u2019t be Antony Blinken. I\u2019d want to be the one doing the research for him.<\/p>\nQ.<\/strong> Can we expect a third generation to continue the Jiggetts media dynasty in Chicago?<\/em><\/p>\nA.<\/strong> I'm going to work my hardest to ensure it ends with me.\u00a0Just kidding.\u00a0It\u2019s an honor to do this job, to tell people\u2019s stories and work in this city.\u00a0I want to raise children who are informed and curious about the world around them.\u00a0If that curiosity leads them to journalism, I\u2019ll be the first one to read their articles or watch their first live shots.<\/p>\nThursday\u2019s comment of the day:<\/a> Bob Jordan:<\/strong> I am deeply saddened by the death of Merri Dee. She was a vibrant, strong, determined, loving spirit who spread felicity and cheerfulness wherever she went. In the 50 years that I knew her I never saw a sour word come out of her mouth. After being shot twice in the head and crawling to safety, barely alive, she refused to whine or grumble. Instead, for the rest of her life she committed herself to helping others: An amazing woman!<\/em><\/p>\nDan Ponce and Lauren Jiggetts<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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