Gwen Ifill: Super Journalist

Gwen Ifill was one of the most respected journalist of our time. She was a trailblazer for young women and men starting their journalistic careers. She was the daughter of a minister who began her career at Simone College in Massachuetts in 1981 and got her start at the Boston Herald. She worked many years as a correspondent in many different cities including WMAQ here in Chicago. Gwen was as outstanding as one could get in her career. She ended her career at PBS as managing editor and senior correspondent. Gwen brought substance and style to her craft. Intelligent, witty and professional; these are words which will forever describe a life that’s gone too soon. Gwen died Monday, November 13th, 2016 of cancer at the age of 61. She will be missed.