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: $375K - $3.8M
- Salary: $45K - $188K
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: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
