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Sep 27, 2012 · Walter Jacobson was often lampooned—think Mike Royko—and sometimes deservedly so, but he was also a scrappy, indefatigable (if occasionally sneaky in service of a scoop) newsman. His life...
Walter's Perspective: A Memoir of Fifty Years in Chicago TV News. Book. Walter Jacobson, Foreword by Bill Kurtis. 2012. Published by: Southern Illinois University Press. View. summary. This highly readable book provides a unique glimpse into the rough-and-tumble Chicago news business as seen through the eyes of one of its legendary players.
- Walter Jacobson, Bill Kurtis
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Jul 26, 2017 · Walter Jacobson. On the eve of a milestone birthday, legendary Chicago anchorman and commentator Walter Jacobson sounds happier than ever that he’s still in the game. “I feel great,” said...
Jun 8, 2013 · Walter Jacobson, author of Walter’s Perspective: A Memoir of Fifty Years in Chicago TV News, and Keith Koeneman, author of First Son: The Biography of Richard M. Daley, talked about their...
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- Keith Koeneman
Jan 23, 2013 · Read an excerpt from chapter five of Jacobson's book, Walter's Perspective: A Memoir of Fifty Years in Chicago TV News. And view a photo gallery of some of his favorite moments from his career.
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Dec 1, 2012 · In a town where politics is local sport, Walter Jacobson had a ringside seat, and he shares it in his new book, “Walter’s Perspective: A Memoir of Fifty Years in Chicago TV News.”
Feb 17, 2021 · Legendary Chicago newsman Walter Jacobson joins Anna to reflect on the 30-year anniversary of his “Mean Street Diary” report for CBS 2, in which he dressed as a homeless man to shine a light on the plight of the homeless in Chicago.
