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Chicago TV Newsmen Turn Big Money Stars
Chicago reporters like Gary Deeb and Bill Kurtis have surged into six and seven figure pay through top markets and dramatic coverage. Industry observers cite Chicago’s intense local news culture, politics as spectator sport, and strong reader interest as drivers of high salaries and a TV personality boom. The pair emphasize market demand and personal visibility, with Deeb noting circulation impact and Kurtis highlighting live Iran reporting and broad syndication.
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Chicago
UPI
Gary Deeb
The
Chicago Tribune
Deeb
Tribune
Chicago Sun-Times
Buffalo
N.Y
Carter
Tehran
Kurtis
Iran
Wbbm-Tv
Phil Donahue
New York
Edward Joyce
Columbia Broadcasting System