Warner Saunders, who left in Real Estate Agent Carrie Cochran-Keller Williams One Legacy Partners, Topeka, Kansas. Dateline" before his job was cut, was being selected in place of Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 26, at 1:00 PM in the chapel of FairHaven. [9], On April 12, 2007, Chicago radio station WGN announced that it was reviving The Noon Show with Sirott as its host. disappearance from the airwaves of our Chicago TV media partner (Image courtesy WGN Radio). anchor spot starting Aug. 10. local news TV stations are also facing challenging times in today's news around the clock via the Internet, cell phones and Carrie L. Cochran was born and raised in Utah. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way. She was the lead producer, lead editor and a cinematographer for the 30-minute documentary that was part of the winning entry, and was also the reporter and still photographer for several of the written vignettes. The rest is history! Carrie Cochran's wedding and portrait photography. But it's just been too difficult for me to work in this system with 25 different producers and not have hands-on control over my own pieces. While employed with UDC, she served as a Correctional Administrator for Adult Probation and Parole, appointed as director of the Community Programming Unit. Last edited on 8 September 2022, at 15:21, "Interview: What about Bob? Marriage and personal life Initially, Bob Sirott married Carrie Cochran in 1981. then-future-wife Murciano in 2000, after she was moved to later Bobs career in radio took off as a summer vacation fill-in disc jockey for WBBM-FM in 1971. But most recently, he had been doing the Carrie Johnson - Justice Correspondent Tamara Keith - White House Correspondent Asma Khalid - White House Correspondent Michele Kelemen - Correspondent, State Department Danielle Kurtzleben - Political Reporter Mara Liasson - National Political Correspondent Ryan Lucas - Justice Correspondent Tim Mak - Investigative Correspondent, Washington Desk received the past two months about Chicago media mainstay Actors Dylan and He made his debut as a reporter for The Onion News Network in July 2014. Joe Neyer of Oxford, Ohio, a member of a family of prominent Cincinnati builders, was diagnosed with the most aggressive brain cancer. Much like the print world of magazines, and yes, newspapers, [1] He was a top disc jockey at WLS from 1973 until December 1979. weekend anchor opposite Anna Davlantes for the 5 Before moving to D.C., she worked for her hometown paper, The Cincinnati Enquirer, for thirteen years as a reporter, still photographer, and videojournalist. Kerri Compton is a well-recognized face on KLTV 7. She successfully climbed Kilimanjaro in 2009 and unless you blink, you might spot her in a Disney movie! ABC 7 opens weekend anchor slot; Medill tracks local news decline; So you think you know Chicago radio? What has happened to Sirott and, conversely, to "First Thing in the Morning" may be symptomatic of a malady in the local news business, as it scrambles for shares of the increasingly fractious viewing audience. I've been told by a few friends in Chicago broadcast biz that Prior to joining Scripps in 2018, she worked for her hometown paper, The Cincinnati Enquirer, where she was a photographer, reporter, and video journalist. That's his choice. He can be reached at philip.potempa@nwi.com or His big salary during the last 20 years has provided a comfortable cushion. Actress Kym Karath (Gretl von Trapp in "The Carrie Cochran Visual Journalist Jessie Cohen National Correspondent Chris Conte National Correspondent Veronica De La Cruz Host, "Morning Rush" Sam Eaton Correspondent, Documentaries Tammy Estwick Sr. Video Journalist/Reporter Bianca Facchinei Politics Reporter Amy Fan Data Reporter Daniel Feingold Line Producer / Entertainment Writer Sirott was removed from The Noon Show on January 25, 2010. WBBM-CBS Channel 2 dropped Diane Burns and her That being said, it seems once Saunders did retire, Sirott and will be paid for the remaining months under his existing I can't begin to count the number of e-mails and voicemails I've He currently hosts the Chicago-based morning show program WGN-AM. visual journalist. "Now I do. Adding further confusion and ripples through the world of (Facebook/Kathleen Cochrane DePiero) CLEVELAND -- A former TV news reporter passed away suddenly after being diagnosed with the flu,. News reports had stated that Sirott didn't want to work with new anchor, Tamron Hall, who had replaced his wife, but Sirott downplayed those rumors in a Chicago Sun-Times article on September 28, 2000. Walking across the airy room, this idle couple almost glowed, making me recall a TV colleague of theirs who once referred to them as "so cute and personable as to seem either obnoxious or irresistible.". Larry Lieb feeds the cattle on his farm in Mode, Illinois, on July 8, 2021. many of these changes are being quickly hammered out now, before is 54. You can find a comprehensive archive of his material here. About The Museum of Classic Chicago Television:The Museum of Classic Chicago Television's primary mission is the preservation and display of off-air, early home videotape recordings (70s and early 80s, primarily) recorded off of any and all Chicago TV channels; footage which would likely be lost if not sought out and preserved digitally. From our old newsroom at 630 N. McClurg Ct., Bill Kurtis and Carrie Cochran anchor CBS 2's coverage of the blizzard that dumped 18.8 inches of Chicago on Jan. Kerri is the morning host and anchor of FOX 13 News' award-winning news program "Good Day Utah" and "Live at 11." She got her start in television at KCBD in Lubbock, Texas. Paula Had Divorced From First Wife, Carrie Cochran Net Worth In Million Dollars Bob Sirott is an American journalist and former tv news anchor who started his television career in 1980, taking up a position at WBBM-TV. On June 11, 1999, Sirott and Murciano tied the wedding knot in the hush-hush ceremony. Visual Journalist Carrie Cochran is a filmmaker and journalist for the Scripps Washington Bureau's investigative team. "Nice day to be out of work," said Sirott, smiling. For those who, unlike Paula, may not have followed Windy Chicago broadcast news is the abrupt departure from the station by broadcast assignment and Tamron Hall brought in as Cochran was an adjunct professor in the University of Cincinnati's journalism program for two semesters, until she moved to D.C.. Murciano and her ex-husband had originally purchased the house in 1994 for $432,500, according to public records. She's won several writing and reporting awards, including Best Use of Public Records, Best Religion Reporting and Best Minority Affairs Reporting by the Ohio Society of Professional Journalists. Extra No. [5] It was ranked high in the Nielsen ratings, and fans were taken aback when they learned that the show was unceremoniously cancelled and renamed Fox News in the Morning. Scripps Investigative Team's 45-minute . Parker.". Sirott is the uncle of Judd Sirott, who formerly served as WGN Radio's host for Chicago Blackhawks games. The family resides in Wilmette, Illinois. He married newscaster Marianne Murciano in June 1999. "I'm not a victim of the Mississippi floods," he said. and 10 p.m. broadcasts. John Coughlin has the weather, Burleigh Hines has a look at the roads, and Chuck Gomez reports on hotels that are filling up fast. One of the first Native women elected to Congress, U.S. Rep. Deb Haaland (D-New Mexico), Laguna Pueblo, takes us on a tour of the Capitol. She made his debut as a reporter for The Onion News Network in July 2014. [5] On September 27, 2000, Sirott was bounced as the station's hostconcurrent with the show's renaming. the historical programming move this fall by NBC in September to The former duo even worked for WFLD-TV. She is an Emmy Award-winning American TV host who worked at WGN-TV and WLS-AM 890 in Chicago. Sirott's first wife, Carrie Cochran, was a new anchor at WBBM-Channel 2. Article by Carrie Cochran and Maren Machles. This had become increasingly important to Sirott, who, having seen the "First Thing" staff and resources pared to the bone, didn't want to lose another person. Carrie Cochran is a filmmaker and journalist for the Scripps Washington Bureau's investigative team. As for Sirott, this latest span with WMAQ-NBC 5 marks his third For example, in December, After his short tenure in WBBM-FM, Bob Sirott moved to WLS (AM) in 1973. Robservations: StreetWise raises cover price; Sventoonie takes a break; Friends of Chicago Reporter mark 50; Feder flashback: So you think you know Chicago television? She and her two colleagues were the first to share the story of Jim Obergefell and John Arthur. The 2018 Pulitzer Prizes: The everyday horror of heroin overdoses; NPPA's News Photographer (May, 2018), BehindEnquirer'sheroin epic: "We wanted a normal week; It was terrible enough;"Columbia Journalism Review (September, 2017), Enquirer journalists earn four regional Emmy awards(August, 2017), Cochran brings home three more regional Emmys (August, 2016), Cochran named Ohio Photographer of the year by the Ohio News Photographers Association (April 23, 2016), Cochran mentioned among the top photojournalism multimedia producers by NPPA (March 23, 2016), Cochran named best videojournalist in Gannet in annual Best of Gannett awards(March, 2, 2016) Marion Brooks, to take over the primary evening 426 talking about this. Bob Sirott and Carrie Cochran. She has also covered Hurricane Katrina, immigration in Mexico, the 2010 earthquake in Haiti and Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico. Thank you and keep up the good work. miss anything. Cochran's video of Obergefell & Arthur on tarmac part of New York Times' mini-documentary (starting at minute 3:24). nine-year favorite Davlantes, which was announced last Thursday as She says the trip was life changing and she hopes to take her children back to West Africa one day. Sirott has one daughter and two stepchildren with Murciano, and resides in Wilmette, Illinois. Rosati, including helping "fill the bill" during those two Sirott's first wife, Carrie Cochran, was a new Clair the most at $4.00, the Grant Park and Monroe Street garages $2.25 after 4:00pm, and the Soldier Field for $1.25 all day and free shuttle buses; she also advises against using private parking lots where rates have gone through the roof for the 'Fest. 41. So far, he is a graduate of Theodore Roosevelt High School in Chicago in 1967. They worked together at WFLD until they separated in 1995 prior to their 1999 divorce. July 20, 2020. She also served on the Cincinnati ReelAbilities Film Festival local programming board. Feder flashback: So you think you know Chicago television. In March 1989, Sirott joined WMAQ-TV as a noon news anchor and with Bob Sirott." [5] "It's not about Tamron," he told the paper. has a radio slot some place. As of early 2020, Bob Sirott has accumulated an impressive net worth of $1 million. Three years later, he left West 57th telling that it was too difficult for him to work with 25 different producers. They separated in 1995 and got divorced from each other in 1999. "Chicago Tonight," time with WMAQ One of the most refreshing things about "First Thing" was that it never pretended to be another cog in the relatively conventional news wheel to which most viewers are numbingly accustomed. later, co-anchored the network's "First Thing in the He weds his love of life, Marianne Murciano. Carrie Cochran Account Executive at A+E Networks Chicago, Illinois, United States 1K followers 500+ connections Join to connect A+E Networks University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Activity As. Liliana Lucas, Pawel Checinski, Brian Bodie, Alexander Gray and Christopher Faust, and many others are family members and associates of Carrie. Sirott's married his first wife, Carrie Cochran, in 1981 when she was a news anchor at WBBM-TV. of CBS magazine show "West 57th" during the late In June 2020, she was awarded the grand prize in the Robert F. Kennedy Human RIghts' Journalism Awards for her role in the documentary, "A Broken Trust." Currently, Sirott works as a news anchor for Chicago's WFLD. Here's one of my most recent voicemails on the subject, this one From our old newsroom at 630 N. McClurg Ct., Bill Kurtis and Carrie Cochran anchor CBS 2's coverage of the blizzard that dumped 18.8 inches of Chicago on Jan. 13, 1979. Published online July 2015 to mark ADA's 25th anniversary. Bob Sirott married to Marianne Murciano on 1999. 130 likes. In 2016, she was asked to join the board of Associated Press Photo Managers, representing the multimedia discipline. He also co-anchored the 5:00, 6:00 and 10:00 PM newscasts (briefly succeeding the now-retired Warner Saunders in this capacity) with Allison Rosati. And it's been already over two decades that the couple is blissfully united with no sign of divorce. In 2016, her work was also recognized as being the best video journalism in Gannett, Inc., which owned 109 properties at the time. Heres a look at some prominent Chicago media couples whove gone splitsville over the years. Morning" show with Rosati. She was the lead producer, the lead editor and a cinematographer for the30-minute documentarythat was part of the winning entry, and was also the reporter and still photographer for several of the written vignettes. Producer Michael June 11, despite the fact he technically remains employed there and He joined Theodore Roosevelt High School and graduated from there in 1967. It was a remarkable effort, a great deal of fun." She was a co-director, one of the lead reporters, as well as the director of photography and editor, in the 48-minute film. video. days a week, just so I can read your column everyday so I don't As for Parker's reader question about where to listen to Sirott on the radio, on April 12, 2007, Chicago radio station. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. her replacement. Scripps News : Meet the Team : Carrie Cochran. He at one time co-anchored the 4:30 PM newscast with Marion Brooks. he's actually had a few "go-arounds" with WMAQ NBC in Chicago, July 2014 made his debut as a reporter for The Onion News Network with the story "Deadly Super Rainbow Tears Through West Coast". Marianne Murciano (m. 1999), Carrie Cochran (m. 19811999), Columbia College Chicago, Theodore Roosevelt High School. Aged, 71, Bob is a happily married man. ". His most recent time with the station started in early 2006 as a Log in or sign up for Facebook to connect with friends, family and people you know. Over the weekend, WMAQ-NBC-5 President Larry Cochran coined the show's title. Sirott? Kerri joined the FOX 13 News team in 1994. My way to die. Macon, Georgia- Carrie Janice "Jan" Cochran, 71, of Macon, passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2019. Rapper Yo-Yo ("Miss Rap Supreme") is 38. Hannah gets The 68-years-old stands smart and fit with sound health. ***********************************************************ABOUT CBS 2 NEWS: Honored as the Edward R. Murrow winner for overall excellence, CBS 2 News Chicago brings you breaking news, weather, compelling exclusive content and award-winning investigative reports from the CBS 2 Investigators. years while Saunders was away at times for medical leave. Now, the family lives in Wilmette, Illinois. Clemens is 47. Together they have one daughter named Daniela Sirott, born on May 12, 2020. anchor at WBBM-Channel 2. Before moving to D.C., she worked for her hometown paper, The Cincinnati Enquirer, for thirteen years as a reporter, still photographer, and videojournalist. Sirott shifted to television in 1980, taking a job at WBBM-TV. business. time affiliated with the station. In June 1999, he married newscaster, Marianne Murciano. He is also a former television news anchor, most recently working in that role at Chicago's WFLD. Robert "Bob" Sirott (born August 9, 1949) is an American broadcaster. Bob Sirottwas fired for the first time in his career in July 1993, after having a difference of opinion with the management. station, he was fired in July 1993, citing a "difference of You can cancel at any time. "Baby-sitters Club") is 23. from reader Paula Parker of Lansing, Ill.: "Phil, I love reading your columns.