Rick Kogan Bio | Wiki
Rick Kogan is a popular American newspaperman, radio personality, and author. Currently, Rick works as a senior Columnist for the Chicago Tribune. He writes front-page obituaries of famous figures, specifically those who have served in the news media, literature, entertainment, and politics.
Rick has written eight books. Before, Rick worked as the host/producer of Chicago Live!, a radio show produced by the Chicago Tribune and broadcast on WGN Radio. He also served as a part-time entertainment reporter in the late 1980s for WBBM-TV and has also served for WBBM radio. He got his first byline in the Chicago Sun-Times when he was 16 years.
Rick Kogan Age
Rick was born on September 13, 1951, in Chicago, Illinois, in the United States. He is 72 years old. Rick celebrates his birthday on September 13, every year.
Rick Kogan Height
He is a man of average stature. Rick stands at a height of 5 ft 7 in ( Approx. 1.7m ).
Rick Kogan Family
He was born in Chicago, Illinois, to former Chicago newspaperman Herman Kogan (1914–1989) and Marilew (Cavanagh) Kogan (1919–2007) a former Chicago literary and journalism fixture. Rick holds an American nationality. His dad and mom called him Rick and not Richard as a eulogy to Riccardo’s, a legendary Chicago restaurant and watering hole that currently is known as Stefani’s.
On the time Rick was born, Studs Terkel, a famous writer, historian, and broadcaster came over and took his father, Herman, out for a celebratory drink. Rick’s debut home was in on the second floor of an old graystone at 1444 N. State Parkway on Chicago’s Gold Coast. When Rick’s brother Mark was born many years afterward, the family moved to an apartment in Old Town.
Rick Kogan Wife | Married
Rick has been living with his longtime love of his life girlfriend Kate Murray since 2020 in Chicago. Previously, he was briefly married twice. Rick has a daughter named Fiona who resides in Hyde Park with her mother.
Rick Kogan Education
He went to LaSalle Elementary School in Chicago’s Old Town neighborhood. Later on, Rick went and graduated in 1969 from The Latin School of Chicago. Rick did not earn a college degree, and served many jobs in his late teens and early twenties, such as a cab driver.
Rick Kogan Chicago Tribune | Chicago
He is a senior writer for the Chicago Tribune. He writes front-page obituaries of famous figures. Rick worked as a host of a Sunday morning talk show titled “The Sunday Papers” on Chicago’s WLUP-FM from 1994 to 1995. He collaborated with Richard Roeper a Chicago Sun-Times writer and famous movie critic to co-host a daily radio show named “Media Creatures” on Chicago’s WMVP-AM from March 1998 to September 1998.
Some of Rick’s Colleagues at Chicago Tribune Include:
Dan Wiederer – Chicago Bears Writer and Sports Enterprise Reporter
Heidi Stevens – Feature Reporter
Gregory Pratt – Reporter
Paul Sullivan – Columnist
Rex Huppke – Columnist
Greg Kot – Music Critic
Rick Kogan WGN | WGN Radio
He worked as the host/producer of Chicago Live!, a radio show produced by the Chicago Tribune and broadcast on WGN Radio. Rick hosted a Sunday morning talk show named “The Sunday Papers” on Chicago’s WGN-AM. Rick was famously recognized among Chicago radio listeners due to his distinctive, gravely voice, which once was named the top voice in the city by Chicago’s alternative Newcity.
He left WGN in September 2012 to work as the afternoon host on Chicago’s public radio station, WBEZ-FM. In 2013 Rick left WBEZ and afterward in September 2013 rejoined WGN, as the host of a Sunday evening talk show. Named “After Hours with Rick Kogan,” which airs on Sunday nights from 9 to 11 p.m.
Rick Kogan Email
One can reach Rick via these Email addresses @tribune.com @wgnradio.com and @chicagotribune.com
Rick Kogan Salary
He earns a satisfying amount from his work as a senior reporter for the Chicago Tribune and writes front-page obituaries of famous figures. Rick’s average salary is $87,977 per year.
Rick Kogan Net Worth
Rick gets his wealth from his work as a senior reporter for the Chicago Tribune and writes front-page obituaries of famous figures. Therefore, Rick has accumulated a decent fortune over the years. Rick’s net worth is $976,878.
How Old Is Rick Kogan
Rick is a 72-year-old who was born on September 13, 1951, in Chicago, Illinois, in the United States. Rick celebrates his birthday on September 13, every year.
Is Rick Kogan Married
No. However, Rick is in a relationship with his longtime girlfriend Kate Murray.
Who Is Rick Kogan
He is an American radio personality working as a senior reporter for the Chicago Tribune and writes front-page obituaries of famous figures, specifically those who have served in the news media, literature, entertainment, and politics.
Rick’s Social Media Account
Twitter – @rickkogan