Shirley Jahad

Reporter/Host: Weekend Edition

Awards

  • Robert F. Kennedy Award, Best Radio Documentary
  • National Associated Press Award of Excellence
  • Studs Terkel Media Award for ongoing coverage of people in underserved communities

Shirley Jahad came to KPCC from Chicago Public Radio, where she was a news correspondent, anchor, and local host of Weekend Edition. She also served as a television correspondent for WTTW, Chicago Public Television.

In her spare time, she has been working toward her black belt, and learning to play smoky jazz and blues tunes on her saxophone.

Recent Stories

Doomsday saga brings life to the box office Nov. 15, 2009
Free rides today: Metro Gold Line East Side extension opens Nov. 15, 2009
Get a free ride: Metro Gold Line through East LA opens this weekend Nov. 12, 2009
Photo gallery - 20th anniversary of fall of Berlin Wall Nov. 9, 2009
Michael Jackson's 'This Is It' tops box office charts Nov. 1, 2009
LA Mayor Villaraigosa may name a new police chief Monday Nov. 1, 2009
Girl dies in shooting after high school football game in Long Beach Oct. 31, 2009
CA stem cell institute gives $200M in research grants Oct. 28, 2009
Dancing toward a Thriller world record at LA Live Oct. 25, 2009
New fund helps students pay UC tuition while fees rise Oct. 23, 2009
A big deal: approval expected for $1.1 billion plan to renovate LAX Oct. 18, 2009
Unemployment over 12 percent in LA County Oct. 15, 2009
Mudslides avoided in foothills north of Los Angeles as rains pass Oct. 15, 2009
Millions participate in California earthquake drill Oct. 15, 2009
Still no water deal flowing while clock ticks on governor's threat Oct. 11, 2009