John Francis McCarron

Background

McCarron, John Francis was born on January 20, 1949 in Providence. Son of Hugh Francis and Katherine Anne (Brooks) McCarron.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Journalism, Northwestern University, 1970; Master of Science in Journalism, Northwestern University, 1973.

Career

General assignment reporter, Chicago Tribune, 1973-1980; urban affairs writer, Chicago Tribune, 1980-1991; finance editor, Chicago Tribune, 1991-1992; editorial board columnist, Chicago Tribune, since 1992.

Achievements

• John Francis McCarron has been listed as a noteworthy Columnist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Lieutenant United States Naval Reserve, 1970-1972.

Connections

Married Janet Ann Velsor, September 3, 1971. Children: Veronica, Catherine.

Father:

Hugh Francis McCarron

Mother:

Katherine Anne (Brooks) McCarron

Spouse:

Janet Ann Velsor

child:

Catherine McCarron

child:

Veronica McCarron