Ed Curran Biography (With Extra Sunshine), CBS 2, Age, Wife and Salary
Ed Curran Biography
Who is Ed Curran?
Ed Curran is an American journalist currently serving in Chicago as senior meteorologist at WBBM-TV CBS 2 News, Ed has been calming weather worries and throwing in dad-joke-level charm since joining in May 2012. Before that, he worked his weather magic for WGN News and WGCI News, stacking up eleven regional Emmy awards like it’s a casual hobby. He’s also got that shiny AMS Seal from the American Meteorological Society, just to really flex on the forecast.
At CBS News Chicago, Ed splits his time between predicting the weather and doing everything short of joining a biplane circus act (although, rumor has it he’s done aerobatics on one!).
Ed Curran’s Long and Winding (Windy?) Career
He first hopped into weather at WGN-TV, jumped over to WMAQ-TV, and finally found his happy place at CBS 2 in 2002. Along the way, he also dabbled as a technology reporter, pioneering online tech reporting before it was cool, and even worked as a technology correspondent for CNN. (Yes, Ed was talking gigabytes before it was trendy.)
Radio fans might recognize his voice from WGN Radio, WLS-AM, WIND, and WGCI-FM, where he kept listeners entertained and informed.
Ed Curran Education: Double Major, Double Trouble
Bachelor’s in Journalism and Communications from Columbia College.
Bachelor’s in Meteorology from Mississippi State University.
Two degrees = Twice the ability to tell you it’s going to rain while using impressive scientific words.
Ed Curran Age
Born in 1956, Ed is rocking life at 68 years old as of 2025.
When does he celebrate his birthday? That, my friend, remains one of Chicago’s best-kept secrets.
Nationality and Ethnicity
Curran: 100% American-made, with classic white-boy Midwestern vibes.
Ed Curran Height: Fun-Sized Forecasts
Ed stands at an approachable 5 feet 6 inches and weighs about 67 kilograms—perfectly aerodynamic for those windy Chicago days.
Hair: Distinguished gray.
Eyes: Ocean blue (basically matching Lake Michigan on a sunny day).
Family Life
Raised somewhere in the suburban sprawl of America, Ed’s the guy who can keep a secret—especially about his parents. (Seriously, the CIA could take notes.)
As soon as he decides to spill the beans about his family, we’ll let you know.
Ed Curran Wife and Wedding Bells
Yes, folks, Ed is off the market.
He’s married to Monica, who caught his eye during freshman year. After years of campus romance, they tied the knot in a private ceremony in the early 1990s.
Ed Curran Children
Ed and Monica have two grown kids:
Jessica – Now married and living her best life around Chicago.
Jeff – Still hanging out with Mom and Dad at home. Family goals? Absolutely.
Ed Curran Illness and Comeback Story
Life threw Ed a curveball when he suffered an acute kidney injury in 2018, leading to a tough battle with kidney disease.
After a year on nightly dialysis marathons, Ed underwent a kidney transplant. He’s now living proof that even storm-chasers can beat the odds.
Ed Curran Weight Loss Mystery
In early 2021, eagle-eyed viewers noticed Ed looking noticeably lighter.
Internet gossip? Wild.
Moral of the story: maybe he just found a new biking trail.
Salary: (Because We’re All Curious)
Ed earns somewhere between $70,000 to $120,000 a year at CBS 2.
Rain or shine, that’s some serious dough.
Net Worth:
Ed Curran has an estimated net worth of $3 million.
Not bad for a guy who talks about clouds for a living (and does it brilliantly).
Ed Curran, CBS, Chicago and Beyond
Ed’s weekends are spent doing what he does best: telling Chicago when to grab an umbrella.
Before CBS, he sharpened his storm-chasing skills at WGN News and WMAQ, covering everything from tornadoes to blizzards to “what fresh hell is this” Midwestern weather.
When he’s not forecasting, Ed likes to:
Shred on the acoustic and electric guitar
Go bike riding with family and friends
Probably air-drumming during thunderstorms (unconfirmed but highly likely)
