March 17, 2022

Merri Dee dies at 85

Trailblazing woman worked at WGN-TV, WCIU, and WSNS Longtime media personality Merri Dee – one of the first Black television personalities in Chicago, passed away at the age of 85 Wednesday. This is a tweet from her official account, posted the same day: Merri loved connecting with people anywhere, everywhere — in-person, on-air, often in the airport, & always online. […]

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August 25, 2008

Merri Dee leaves WGN-TV

One of the most identifiable voices of WGN-TV is calling it a career. Merri Dee, who has done voiceover work for WGN-TV in the 1970’s and 1980’s is leaving the station October 1 after 37 years. Though known for her work for voiceovers, the Bud Billiken Parade, Illinois Lottery Drawings, and many telethons, she was also the longtime director for […]

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