Walter Jacobson Bio | Wiki
Walter Jacobson is a famous Chicago radio news personality who provides opinion segments for WGN Radio AM 720. Before, he worked as a Chicago television news personality. He worked as an anchor of the 6 p.m. news on WBBM-TV in Chicago from 2010 to 2013. In addition, he was a principal anchor on WFLD-TV’s FOX News at 9 and the host of FOX Chicago Perspective.
Walter Jacobson Age
He was born in Chicago, Illinois, in the United States on July 28, 1937. Walter is 86 years old.
Walter Jacobson Height
He is a man of average stature. Walter stands at a height of 5 ft 7 in ( Approx. 1.70m ).
Walter Jacobson Family
He was born in Chicago, Illinois, in the United States to his loving parents. Walter is the son of Sam Jacobson and Anne Jacobson born at Michael Reese Hospital. His family lived on Kenmore Avenue in Chicago’s far north side. Growing up, he was a batboy for the Chicago Cubs team from 1952 and 1953.
Walter Jacobson Wife
He has been hitched three times. Walter was married to advertising executive Susan G. “Susie” Jacobson in March 1995 until her death in 2019. Before, he was married to Diane Dybsky, a former schoolteacher. The two had two daughters Julia and Genevieve before they divorced. Walter was first married to his college sweetheart, Lynn Straus, in 1960. The two had two children Peter Jacobson and Wendy before divorcing in the 1970s. Peter is a 58-year-old actor born on March 24, 1965. He is famous for his role as Dr. Chris Taub on House.
Walter Jacobson Education
He attended New Trier High School after his family relocated to Glencoe in sixth grade. Walter earned his bachelor’s degree in political science from Grinnell College in 1959. Later, he graduated with a master’s degree in journalism from Columbia University in New York.
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Walter Jacobson Chicago
He works as a commentator at WLS-AM radio in Chicago since September 2013. He airs “Perspective” commentaries every morning at 9:56 a.m. during John Kass’ show. Before, he worked as an anchor of the 6 p.m. news on WBBM-TV in Chicago from 2010 to 2013. Walter first joined WBBM-TV in 1993 as a news writer and became a reporter in 1968. In 1970, he became WBBM’s political editor.
Walter was fired by WBBM-TV, and he moved over to WMAQ for two years. He returned at WBBM as an investigative reporter and anchor in March 1973 anchoring the 10 p.m. news for 16 years along with Bill Kurtis. During his tenure ate WBBM, he was known for his temper as he was suspended with pay for two days for being what his news director labeled a “disruptive element” in the newsroom in March 1977.
Moreover, he was co-anchor of afternoon newscasts from 1986 until September 1991, and co-anchor of the 10 pm newscast for 16 years. From 1993 to 2006, he was a principal anchor on WFLD-TV’s FOX News at 9 and the host of FOX Chicago Perspective. In addition, he announced that he would be leaving WFLD in order to retire in April 2006 but his departure was because the station did not renew his contract.
Walter Jacobson Salary
He earns decent pay working as a commentator at WLS-AM radio in Chicago. Walter’s salary is $98,500 per annum.
Walter Jacobson Net Worth
Walter is a Chicago radio news personality who has over 20 years of experience and a net worth of $2 Million.
Is Walter Jacobson Married
He is currently single. He was married three times first to Lynn Straus, Diane Dybsky, and Susan G. “Susie” Jacobson.
How Old Is Walter Jacobson
Walter is 86 years old born in Chicago, Illinois, in the United States on July 28, 1937.
Is Walter Jacobson Still Alive
Yes. He is alive and healthy working as a commentator at WLS-AM radio in Chicago.