Sharon Jackson
All Things Considered Host/ReporterSharon Jackson is the local host of "All Things Considered" and a reporter for Lakeshore Public Radio. She has been with 89.1 FM since its launch in 2009. Sharon is also a radio DJ in Chicago, and has been since 2004. In her previous job at Metro Networks/Westwood One, she was heard on am 890 WLS, WGN radio 720 am and am 560 WIND. She has also delivered news and traffic reports on radio stations all over Chicago and the suburbs including 95.9 The River, 98.3 WCCQ and Star 96.7.
Sharon has a Bachelor of Arts in Communications, with an outside concentration in Psychology from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. She grew up in the southwest suburbs of Chicago, went to Las Vegas, Nevada for college then moved back to Chicago when she got the opportunity to be a news anchor on am 890 WLS.
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CHESTERTON - The South Shore Line is making a gesture to show appreciation to its passengers for their loyalty during the COVID-19 pandemic.The Northern… -
NORTHWEST INDIANA - Local Afghanistan veterans are dismayed at how quickly the country collapsed into the hands of the Taliban after the pull out of the… -
The Merrillville Community School Corporation released a statement Wednesday saying that it will work to try and maintain an in-person learning… -
HAMMOND - An Illinois man has been ordered to pay over $82,000 in restitution after pleading guilty to making false claims to get mortgage assistance.… -
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MERRILLVILLE - Merrillville High School is going to run its own certified nursing assistant program this year. Bob Phelps, director of technology and CTE… -
VALPARAISO - A Valparaiso man, who is accused of posting a threat of a mass killing on social media, told the judge he wants to remain behind bars.The… -
NORTHWEST INDIANA- The United Nations Worlds Day Against Trafficking in Persons is Thursday. This year's event is the first-ever held in Northwest… -
MICHIGAN CITY - The city of Michigan City has increased its starting wage for lifeguards to $25 dollars an hour. The "Times" reports the move was made to… -
CHESTERTON - The Duneland School Corporation is implementing a district-wide curriculum for social emotional learning this fall.Assistant Superintendent…
