Her voice is well known in the “Windy City” as she’s talked with the stars of stage and screen for four decades.
Jeanne Sparrow may not be a native of Chicago, but it’s safe to say that it’s now home.
“I spent my formative adult years here – and that’s what shaped me,” said the seven-time Emmy winning broadcaster and author, who is sharing her secrets to success in 2026.
Sparrow has written the book “Fearless Authenticity” to discuss her path from New Iberia, Louisiana to a successful radio career in Chicago.
From her time at Northwestern University to a thriving on-air career both in radio and television, Sparrow talks about the mindset and attitude she had to find success.
Among her interview subjects through the years is Attorney Howard Ankin, who recently traded places with the broadcaster in this episode of “Chicagoans You Should Know.” He talks with Sparrow about the book, her path to Chicago, and why she remained here through the years.
You can see this full episode of “Chicagoans You Should Know” in the video.
