A new book is giving the world an in-depth look at the life and career of longtime Channel 2 anchorman, Bill Kurtis, and people may or may not be surprised by why Kurtis who is 85 years old decided to ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. It’s understandable if you know Bill Kurtis only as an anchorman. That was his profession for decades, polished with that sonorous ...

Legendary anchorman and America's favorite judge and scorekeeper, Bill Kurtis is retiring from his role at Wait Wait…Don't Tell Me!, capping off... In a note to editorial staff, Wait Wait…Don't Tell ...

Legendary Chicago TV anchor Bill Kurtis joins Bob Sirott to talk about his new book, Whirlwind: My Life Reporting the News, as well as how he got his start as a broadcaster. Some of the highlights ...

BILL KURTIS, BYLINE: From NPR and WBEZ Chicago, this is Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me, the NPR news quiz. MARTÍNEZ: That is the buttery voice of Bill Kurtis. And don't take my word for it. He'll tell you ...

This week, Wait Wait is live in Chicago with host Peter Sagal, special guest Brandi Carlile and panelists Luke Burbank, Negin Farsad, and... 'Wait Wait' for May 23, 2026: Saying farewell to Bill ...

This week's show was recorded in Chicago with host Peter Sagal, judge and scorekeeper Bill Kurtis, Not My Job guest Brandi Carlile and panelists Luke Burbank, Negin Farsad, and Paula Poundstone. Click ...

The announcer of "Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!" --- the revered journalist Bill Kurtis -- has retired. His final show airs this weekend. NPR's A Martínez speaks with Kurtis about his career. One of the ...