Background
Watson, Jerome Richard was born on May 6, 1938 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Raja Eminger and Irene (Sutherland) Watson.
Watson, Jerome Richard was born on May 6, 1938 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Raja Eminger and Irene (Sutherland) Watson.
Associate of Arts, Wright Junior College, 1958. Bachelor of Science J., Northwestern University, 1960. Master of Science J., Northwestern University, 1961.
Reporter, Chicago City News Bureau, 1960-1961; reporter, Hollister Newspapers, Wilmette, Illinois, 1961-1964; reporter, Chicago Sun Times, 1964-1993; political editor, columnist, Chicago Sun Times, 1972-1976; Washington correspondent, Chicago Sun Times, 1977-1986; Washington bureau chief, Chicago Sun Times, 1987-1993.
Member The White House Corrs. Association (board directors 1988-1991), Gridiron Club. Clubs: National Press, Gridiron.
Married Jerilyn Clara Ellis, February 6, 1965. Children: Corin Jerome, Miles Girard.