Happy #NationalAuthorsDay! Having written and published many reports, white papers and my memoir, Life Lessons on Faith, Forgiveness and Hope, I have such r...

I felt compelled to write and share what an incredible force majeure Cokie was in the media world. Our careers paralleled in the early days, me on-air in Ch...

I'm delighted to be headed to Soldier Field today for the Chicago Football Classic for a number of reasons. First, the Classic encourages students to attend...

Savoring Sweetness: The Life & Times of Walter Payton” will premiere at 7 p.m. September 4 on the Tribune Broadcasting station and stream live at WGNTV.com/L...

The Amazon rainforest has been burning for three weeks straight. Responsible for producing 20% of the world’s oxygen, this incredible ecosystem is crucial to...

As a former Grand Yeye I was delighted to participate in the recent "The Spirit of Africa" reception honoring Grand Baba, Hosea Sanders of ABC7 Chicago, and ...

When I heard that today is National Radio Day, I went back, all the way back, to my early days in broadcasting. I was known as "Merri Dee, the HoneyBee" at ...

I was so happy to celebrate the professional achievements of award-winning journalist Mary Mitchell of the Chicago Sun Times recently. It was great to be in...

What an incredible honor it was to have been part of The Bud scholarship and parade this year. To have shared the stage with Mayor Lightfoot, Rev. Jesse Jac...

This opening video gives a preview of of Merri Dee's personal story, i.e., overcoming the most difficult circumstance one could imagine.

Her name is synonymous with elegance, positivity, energy, and wisdom. Her spirit is infectious, people are drawn to her as she is someone who has overcome e...