Muriel Clair Biography
Muriel Clair is an American Award-winning journalist working at WGN News since joining the team in 1978. She made the decision to move to part-time status in December of 2011 after working for 34 years at WGN. Clair reports WGN-TV’s “Teacher of the Month,” in which the station recognizes outstanding local teachers for their achievements in the classroom.
Muriel Clair Career
Prior to working in news, Clair taught English in Detroit and Kansas City public schools. She then started working in broadcasting at the NBC Kansas City affiliate WDAF-TV in the early 1970′s. While at WDAF-TV, Clair won praise that earned her a spot at WMAQ-TV in Chicago to cover the education beat from the vantage point of an ex-teacher and an experienced journalist.
Clair has received many awards for excellence in journalism. Clair was inducted into the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences’ Chicago Silver Circle in May 2007. In 2003, she won the Broadcasters Award for African-American TV and Filmmakers. In 2002, The Northwestern University School of Law’s Center on Wrongful Convictions awarded her for her “Journalistic Integrity and Work to Improve the Criminal Justice System.”
She was assigned Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Woman of the Year for “Outstanding Service” in the field of communication in 2000. Clair has served as a board member of the Marcy Newberry Association, a social service agency. Clair has actively worked with a community-based organization that helps children reclaim and control their lives and Child Services. Besides, Clair has served on the board of the Free Street Theater and has been a mentor in the Northwestern University Medill School of Journalism program.
As well as being recognized for Best Spot News reporting in 1999, She had the difference of being named as one of Today’s Chicago Woman’s “100 Women Who Make A Difference.” She was chosen as the Chicago Park District’s 1994 Chicagoan of the Year for promoting Chicago’s youth through her “For Kids’ Sake” series. Clair won the Associated Press First Place Award for her work on the series, “My Brother’s Keeper.” in 1993.
The Chicago Archdiocese has honored her twice with the Cardinal’s Communicator Award. In 1991, She was first honored for her work on the series, “Families in Touch – Growing up Drug-Free.” She received her second recognition from the Archdiocese in 1993 again for her “For Kids’ Sake” reports.
Clair received the Silver Dome Award from the Illinois Broadcasters’ Association in 1991 for her series, “For Kids’ Sake.” In addition, The Illinois Psychological Association awarded her its 1990 media award for her reports on mental health and for her dedication to children through the series, “For Kids’ Sake.”
Muriel Clair Age
Clair likes to keep her personal life private hence has not yet disclosed the year and month she was born. It is therefore not known when she celebrates her birthday. However, she might be in her 60’s.
Muriel Clair Height
Clair stands at a height of 5 feet 5 inches tall.
Muriel Clair Family
Clair has managed to keep her personal life away from the limelight hence she has not disclosed any information about her parents. It is also not known if Clair has any siblings.
Muriel Clair Husband
Clair is married to Anne Keegan who is a former reporter, writer, and columnist at the Chicago Tribune. They have been married for 38 years. The couple is blessed with one son, Patrick, who is 37 years old, currently, living and working in Manila as President of Motorola, Philippines.
Muriel Clair Net Worth
Clair has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 Million – $5 Million which she has earned through being a journalist
Muriel Clair Salary
Clair earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.
Muriel Clair WGN-TV
Clair works at WGN-TV where she works alongside other famous WGN-TV anchors, reporters, meteorologists, and sports anchors including;
- Kaitlin Bennett
- Julie Unruh
- Mike Toomey
- Judy Wang
- Pat Tomasulo
- Tom Skilling
- Erik Runge
- Dan Roan
- Dean Richards
- Dana Rebik
- Marcella Raymond
- Larry Potash
- Dan Ponce
- Jarrett Payton
- Micah Materre
- Lauren Magiera
- Mike Lowe
- Nancy Loo
- Paul Lisnek
- Sean Lewis
The table below answers some of the frequently asked questions about Clair.
| Who is Clair? | She is an American Award-winning journalist |
| Age | Not Available |
| Height | 5 feet 5 inches |
| Spouse | Anne Keegan |
| Salary | $40,000 – $ 110,500 |
| Net Worth | $1 Million – $5 Million |