Our hero’s origin story: Tom Skilling’s curiosity, love of weather began in childhood

We all know and love Tom Skilling: The Man. He’s been part of our lives for more than four decades here at WGN. But what you may not know is the story of Tom Skilling: The Boy - whose curiosity about weather was born in childhood.
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[@derricklangford4725]

Gonna miss Tom Skilling I always enjoyed how he not only gave a weather report but also gave you the science behind it, what a legendary career.

[@donnaguy9057]

So sweet.

[@alleenfrisco]

Lifelong Chicagoan here - we love Tom Skilling. There's nobody we trust more regarding weather and there's nobody nicer. God bless you Tom and enjoy your next adventure!

[@katherine8900]

He is even more amazing than I knew!

[@anneoboyle8447]

Wow! Followed his passion, lived his dream: fascinating! What a wonderful life! Tom Freakin' Skilling! 🎉❤ ☘️

[@judithgrace9850]

He turned out better than his Enron brother.

[@JOHNNYCHICAGO8]

Tom is a legend ❤ CHICAGO LOVE'S YOU

[@gregsherlock9176]

I like Tom was interviewed by Rusty Tym at WKKD the first station I was ever in right out of broadcast school in Chicago in 1967 Midwestern. Rusty Tym really had red hair, he later did hire me when he worked at WGSB in Geneva that goes back to the 60s

[@fernandoprieto2865]

Does anyone mention his brother Jeff Skilling and Enron? :-D

[@525Lines]

I guess an interview from prison would be a lot to ask.

[@waleyefish9026]

Jeff was released from Jail in 2019. Time served.

[@RitaMBuda-tz6bi]

Who needs to mention that black sheep of the Skilling family? All that matters is Tom turned out great.😊😊🎉🎉❤❤

[@waleyefish9026]

WKKD was a 200-watt Radio Station, and they couldn't afford a full-time weatherman. This was a great opportunity for Tom.

[@ColleenBetsinger]

Tom Skilling👁️👁️ happy days are here

[@Jerseysson27]

What part of New Jersey did Mr. Skilling and the family live in??

[@brandonj8018]

Westfield