Pam Zekman is an American journalist and investigative reporter (retired) for WBBM-TV.
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Best Known For:The television program 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: Reporter
- Known For: The television program CBS 2 News
- Current Employer: WBBM-TV
- Date of Birth: October 22, 1944
- Age: 81 years old
- Place of Birth: Chicago, IL
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Fred Akers
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 - Legendary undercover sting on corruption
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: Reporter
- 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
