Ed Curran is an American television weather presenter and journalist, and meteorologist for WBBM-TV.
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Best Known For:The television program CBS 2 Chicago News
Breakthrough:Joined WBBM-TV CBS 2 Chicago as a core member of the weather and reporting team in 2002
10 Quick Facts About Ed Curran
- Full Name: Ed Curran
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Reporter and meteorologist
- Known For: The television program CBS 2 Chicago News
- Current Employer: WBBM-TV
- Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Monica
- Specialization: Meteorologist / Weather Anchor and Reporter
- Beats: Weather and Technology
Ed Curran Age
Ed Curran's exact age is not publicly confirmed.
Education
His educational background includes studies at Mississippi State University and Columbia College Chicago.
- Mississippi State University
- Qualification: Certificate
- Field of Study: Broadcast Meteorology
- Columbia College Chicago
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: Arts
Career & Work
Ed Curran's career includes news and reporting roles with CBS 2 Chicago (WBBM-TV), a television station and WGN-TV.
Organization: CBS 2 Chicago (WBBM-TV)
Role: Meteorologist
Period: 2002–Present
Details: Chicago, Illinois · Provides multi-platform weather coverage for weekend and weekday broadcasts.
Organization: WGN-TV
Role: Meteorologist
Period: 1997–2002
Details: Chicago, Illinois · Served as a weather presenter and introduced early technology reporting segments.
Organization: WGN Radio
Role: On-Air Host and Reporter
Period: 1988–1997
Details: Chicago, Illinois · Hosted popular talk radio programs specializing in consumer technology and automotive news.
Rise to Fame
Ed Curran gained recognition as meteorologist on the television show CBS 2 Chicago News.
Awards & Achievements
- Emmy Award — NATAS Chicago/Midwest Chapter — Weather Broadcasting
Ed Curran Family & Relationships
Ed Curran is married to Monica. He has 2 children, Jeff and Jessica.
- Children:
- Jeff
- Jessica
Lesser Known Facts
- He is an avid technology enthusiast and was one of the first Chicago broadcasters to host a regular segment dedicated to personal computers.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Ed Curran
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Reporter and meteorologist
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois
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- Hair Color: Gray
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Monica
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $56,000–$245,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $353,000–$5,038,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work
Related Biographies
- Monica (Spouse • Wife)
- Jeff (Child • Son)
- Jessica (Child • Daughter)
Online Presence
- X (Twitter):https://x.com/edcurran
