Pam Zekman is an American journalist known for working as an investigative reporter at WBBM-TV.
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Breakthrough:Co-received her first Pulitzer Prize in 1976 while at the Chicago Tribune for uncovering vote fraud in Chicago
10 Quick Facts About Pam Zekman
- Full Name: Pam Zekman
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Reporter
- Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois
- Birth Year: 1944
- Gender: Female
- Beats: Investigations, Politics / Government, and Crime / Public Safety
- Net Worth: $382,000-$5,464,000 (Estimated range)
- Salary: $70,000-$304,000 (Estimated range)
Pam Zekman Age
Pam Zekman is about 82 years old as of 2026. Pam Zekman was born in 1944.
Education
She attended University of California, Berkeley, where she earned a Bachelor's degree.
- University of California, Berkeley
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
Career & Work
Pam Zekman's career includes news and reporting roles with WBBM-TV, a television station and Chicago Sun-Times.
Organization: WBBM-TV
Role: Investigative Reporter
Period: 1981–2020
Details: Chicago, IL · Led the station's prominent investigative unit for nearly 40 years before being laid off due to corporate restructuring.
Organization: Chicago Sun-Times
Role: Investigative Reporter
Period: 1976–1981
Details: Chicago, IL · Co-operated the famous 'Mirage Tavern' undercover sting investigation.
Organization: Chicago Tribune
Role: Reporter
Period: 1971–1976
Details: Chicago, IL · Worked as an investigative journalist, contributing to Pulitzer Prize-winning coverage.
Rise to Fame
Pam Zekman gained public attention through Co-received her first Pulitzer Prize in 1976 while at the Chicago Tribune for uncovering vote fraud in Chicago elections.
Awards & Achievements
- Pulitzer Prize for Local Investigative Specialized Reporting — Uncovering widespread vote fraud in Chicago elections.
- Pulitzer Prize for Local Reporting — Exposing unsafe conditions in Chicago abortion clinics.
- Edward R. Murrow Award
- Emmy Award
Personal Information
- Full Name: Pam Zekman
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: Reporter
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
Birth & Background
- Birth Year: 1944
- Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $70,000–$304,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $382,000–$5,464,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work
