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| known_for = Reporter/Anchor at [[WMAQ-TV]] |
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| occupation = Television and print journalist |
| occupation = Television and print journalist |
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| years_active = 1972–2020 |
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| spouse = [[Jonathan Utley]] |
| spouse = [[Jonathan Utley]] |
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| family = [[Garrick Utley]] <small>(brother-in-law)</small>}} |
| family = [[Garrick Utley]] <small>(brother-in-law)</small>}} |
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'''Carol Marin''' (born October 10, 1948) is a television and print journalist based in [[Chicago, Illinois]]. |
'''Carol Marin''' (pronounced "''marine''") (born October 10, 1948) is a television and print journalist based in [[Chicago, Illinois]]. |
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==Career== |
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Marin began her journalism career in 1972 at [[WBIR]]-TV in [[Knoxville, Tennessee]] working as a reporter, anchor, and assistant news director. In 1976, she moved to [[WSMV|WSM-TV]] in [[Nashville, Tennessee|Nashville]], where she was instrumental in the investigative reporting that ultimately led to the ouster and indictment of then-Tennessee Governor [[Ray Blanton]]. In 1978, Marin was hired by the NBC owned and operated station, [[WMAQ-TV]], in Chicago, where she worked for almost two decades. {{ |
Marin began her journalism career in 1972 at [[WBIR]]-TV in [[Knoxville, Tennessee]] working as a reporter, anchor, and assistant news director. In 1976, she moved to [[WSMV-TV|WSM-TV]] in [[Nashville, Tennessee|Nashville]], where she was instrumental in the investigative reporting that ultimately led to the ouster and indictment of then-Tennessee Governor [[Ray Blanton]]. In 1978, Marin was hired by the [[NBC News|NBC]] owned and operated station, [[WMAQ-TV]], in Chicago, where she worked for almost two decades. {{citation needed|date=February 2014}} |
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On May 1, 1997, she resigned her position as 6 and 10 p.m. news anchor in protest of the station's decision to give [[Jerry Springer]] a commentary segment on the evening news program that she anchored; her co-anchor [[Ron Magers]] resigned a few weeks later for the same reason. After the two anchors left the station, ratings plummeted and Springer quit. |
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Two months later, Marin and producer Don Moseley were hired by CBS News. In a dual assignment, she worked as a network correspondent and an investigative reporter for [[WBBM-TV]], the CBS station in Chicago. From |
Two months later, Marin and producer Don Moseley were hired by [[CBS News]]. In a dual assignment, she worked as a network correspondent and an investigative reporter for [[WBBM-TV]], the CBS station in Chicago. From 1997 to 2002, Marin reported for the CBS News programs ''[[60 Minutes]]'', ''[[60 Minutes II]]'', and ''Evening News with [[Dan Rather]]''. In 2002 Marin and Moseley left CBS to form an independent documentary company, Marin Corp Productions. They have produced programs for [[CNN]] and ''[[The New York Times]]''/[[Discovery Channel]]. Marin Corp Productions is housed at [[DePaul University]], where they teach DePaul students journalistic ethics at the Center for Journalism Integrity and Excellence.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://communication.depaul.edu/faculty-and-staff/faculty/Pages/marin.aspx|title=Carol Marin {{!}} Faculty A-Z {{!}} Faculty & Staff {{!}} College of Communication {{!}} DePaul University, Chicago|website=communication.depaul.edu|access-date=October 16, 2019}}</ref> {{citation needed|date=February 2014}} |
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In 2004, Marin returned to |
In 2004, Marin returned to WMAQ, where she is the station's political editor. In addition, Marin has been the political columnist for the ''[[Chicago Sun-Times]]'' since 2004. In 2006, she also signed on as a contributor to ''[[Chicago Tonight]]'' on [[WTTW]], a [[public broadcasting]] station in Chicago. She often moderates panels on politics. |
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Marin announced in September 2020 that she would be leaving WMAQ and WTTW following the general election in November.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/tv/ct-ent-carol-marin-leaving-nbc-chicago-20200914-3w6wfmcm3zealhoifo3f2ivn2u-story.html|title=Carol Marin leaving Channel 5, 'Chicago Tonight' after November elections|last=Swartz|first=Tracy|newspaper=Chicago Tribune|date=September 14, 2020|accessdate=September 14, 2020}}</ref> Marin's final appearance on [[WTTW]] was November 5, 2020, and she had her final sign-off on WMAQ on November 6, 2020. WMAQ recapped her years in broadcasting on her final episode.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nbcchicago.com/top-videos-home/carol-marin-signs-off-at-nbc-5-on-friday/2365532/|title = Carol Marin Signs off at NBC 5 on Friday}}</ref> |
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==Awards== |
==Awards== |
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They also received national [[Emmy]]s in 1989 and 1998, as well as two [[Alfred I. duPont]]-Columbia Awards in 1986 and 1998 for their reporting. |
They also received national [[Emmy]]s in 1989 and 1998, as well as two [[Alfred I. duPont]]-Columbia Awards in 1986 and 1998 for their reporting. |
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Marin has also won the Gracie Award from American Women in Radio & Television in 2002. |
Marin has also won the Gracie Award from American Women in Radio & Television in 2002. |
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Most recently, she and Sun-Times colleagues Tim Novak and Chris Fusco received the 2014 George Polk Award in Journalism for their reporting on The Killing of David Koschman. |
Most recently, she and ''[[Chicago Sun-Times]]'' colleagues Tim Novak and Chris Fusco received the 2014 [[George Polk Awards|George Polk Award]] in Journalism for their reporting on The Killing of David Koschman. She also received an Honorary Degree from [[Governors State University]] at the 47th commencement ceremony on May 19, 2018. |
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==Personal life== |
==Personal life== |
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| ⚫ | Carol Marin graduated from [[Palatine High School]] and the [[UIUC|University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign]]. She is married to [[World War II]] historian and author [[Jonathan Utley]], Professor emeritus of the [[University of Tennessee]]. Marin was the sister-in-law to the late journalist [[Garrick Utley]]. |
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* Carol Marin graduated from [[Palatine High School]] and the [[UIUC|University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign]]. |
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* Marin was the sister-in-law to the late journalist [[Garrick Utley]]. |
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==References== |
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*[https://web.archive.org/web/20070927013435/http://www.wttw.com/main.taf?p=28%2C5 ''Chicago Tonight: Who's Who''] |
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20070927013435/http://www.wttw.com/main.taf?p=28%2C5 ''Chicago Tonight: Who's Who''] |
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Carol Marin | |
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| Born | October 10, 1948 |
| Occupation(s) | Television and print journalist |
| Years active | 1972–2020 |
| Known for | Reporter/Anchor at WMAQ-TV |
| Spouse | Jonathan Utley |
| Family | Garrick Utley (brother-in-law) |
Carol Marin (pronounced "marine") (born October 10, 1948) is a television and print journalist based in Chicago, Illinois.
Career
[edit]Marin began her journalism career in 1972 at WBIR-TV in Knoxville, Tennessee working as a reporter, anchor, and assistant news director. In 1976, she moved to WSM-TV in Nashville, where she was instrumental in the investigative reporting that ultimately led to the ouster and indictment of then-Tennessee Governor Ray Blanton. In 1978, Marin was hired by the NBC owned and operated station, WMAQ-TV, in Chicago, where she worked for almost two decades. [citation needed]
On May 1, 1997, she resigned her position as 6 and 10 p.m. news anchor in protest of the station's decision to give Jerry Springer a commentary segment on the evening news program that she anchored; her co-anchor Ron Magers resigned a few weeks later for the same reason. After the two anchors left the station, ratings plummeted and Springer quit.
Two months later, Marin and producer Don Moseley were hired by CBS News. In a dual assignment, she worked as a network correspondent and an investigative reporter for WBBM-TV, the CBS station in Chicago. From 1997 to 2002, Marin reported for the CBS News programs 60 Minutes, 60 Minutes II, and Evening News with Dan Rather. In 2002 Marin and Moseley left CBS to form an independent documentary company, Marin Corp Productions. They have produced programs for CNN and The New York Times/Discovery Channel. Marin Corp Productions is housed at DePaul University, where they teach DePaul students journalistic ethics at the Center for Journalism Integrity and Excellence.[1] [citation needed]
In 2004, Marin returned to WMAQ, where she is the station's political editor. In addition, Marin has been the political columnist for the Chicago Sun-Times since 2004. In 2006, she also signed on as a contributor to Chicago Tonight on WTTW, a public broadcasting station in Chicago. She often moderates panels on politics.
Marin announced in September 2020 that she would be leaving WMAQ and WTTW following the general election in November.[2] Marin's final appearance on WTTW was November 5, 2020, and she had her final sign-off on WMAQ on November 6, 2020. WMAQ recapped her years in broadcasting on her final episode.[3]
Awards
[edit]Carol Marin received the Peabody Award in 1997 for her body of work. She and Moseley received another Peabody in 1998 for their documentary on the facially disfigured. They also received national Emmys in 1989 and 1998, as well as two Alfred I. duPont-Columbia Awards in 1986 and 1998 for their reporting. Marin has also won the Gracie Award from American Women in Radio & Television in 2002. Most recently, she and Chicago Sun-Times colleagues Tim Novak and Chris Fusco received the 2014 George Polk Award in Journalism for their reporting on The Killing of David Koschman. She also received an Honorary Degree from Governors State University at the 47th commencement ceremony on May 19, 2018.
Personal life
[edit]Carol Marin graduated from Palatine High School and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She is married to World War II historian and author Jonathan Utley, Professor emeritus of the University of Tennessee. Marin was the sister-in-law to the late journalist Garrick Utley.
References
[edit]- ^ "Carol Marin | Faculty A-Z | Faculty & Staff | College of Communication | DePaul University, Chicago". communication.depaul.edu. Retrieved October 16, 2019.
- ^ Swartz, Tracy (September 14, 2020). "Carol Marin leaving Channel 5, 'Chicago Tonight' after November elections". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved September 14, 2020.
- ^ "Carol Marin Signs off at NBC 5 on Friday".