Pam Zekman is an American journalist and investigative reporter (retired) for WBBM-TV.
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Best Known For:CBS 2 News
Breakthrough:Won her first Pulitzer Prize for uncovering corruption at the Chicago Board of Health in 1971
10 Quick Facts About Pam Zekman
- Full Name: Pam Zekman
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Media Personality
- Known For: CBS 2 News
- Current Role: Investigative Reporter (Retired)
- Current Employer:WBBM-TV
- Age: 81 years old
- Date of Birth: October 22, 1944
- Place of Birth: Chicago, IL
- Marital Status: Married
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 in History.
- University of California, Berkeley
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: History
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
Organization: Chicago Sun-Times
Role: Investigative Reporter
Period: 1970s
Details: Chicago
Rise to Fame
Pam Zekman gained recognition as investigative Reporter (Retired) on the television show CBS 2 News.
Notable Coverage
- The Mirage Tavern — Chicago Sun-Times — 1978 — <p>Legendary undercover sting on corruption</p>
Awards & Achievements
- Pulitzer Prize — Columbia University — Public Service
Pam Zekman Family & Relationships
Pam Zekman is married to Fred Akers.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Pam Zekman
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: Media Personality
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: October 22, 1944
- Age: 81
- Birthday: October 22
- Zodiac Sign: Libra
- Place of Birth: Chicago, IL
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Fred Akers
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K – $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K – $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
