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John Hogan Obituary

John F. Hogan, 82, WGN newsman, public relations executive and local history author, died Dec. 10, 2023, in Chicago. He leaves his wife of 35 years, Judy E. Brady; two children and four grandchildren; two stepsons and two stepgrandchildren; and a brother. Mass will be Our Lady of Mount Carmel church, 708 W. Belmont Ave., 11:00 A.M., on March 23. Read a full obituary at

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Dec. 24, 2023.

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Michael Kelly

January 6, 2024

In my early years, I watched John Hogan on WGN-TV News, learning something new each day about life across the Chicago metropolis, from his insightful reporting.
I later worked with John at Commonwealth Edison, and marveled at his grasp of issues faced by the electric utility that served millions of residents across northern Illinois.
In recent years, I enjoyed perusing his many books, which shed light on little known chapters of Chicago history - from "Chicago´s Motor Row" to the "Great Chicago Beer Riot." And I´ll never forget joining John for a survey of classic Chicago bank buildings that had been repurposed for new uses - for a book that was sadly never completed.
My condolences to his family, former colleagues and his legion of friends. John will certainly be missed!

P. A. Garcia

December 29, 2023

I remember Mr. Hogan and many of his friends and colleagues from the early days at Bradley Place which I would visit initially as a student from the nearby high school. I didn't realize, until now, that we weren't much different in age.
A gentleman and clear and effective communicator, I recall is voice doing 'stand-up' with location t.v. news reporting. May the family find comfort at this time.

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