Jermont Terry: The CBS Journalist Who Brings Light to the Screen
Jermont Terry joined the CBS 2 team in October 2019. He’s born and raised on Chicago’s South Side. He’s happy to return home to report on his community after 18 years of uncovering stories across the country. Most recently, Jermont worked as an investigative reporter, where he led the I-Team unit at WTMJ, which is the Milwaukee NBC affiliate’s investigative team. While there, Jermont led breaking news coverage and broke the story about a fetal remains left behind in a defunct funeral home.
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He also spent time working at WXII, the NBC affiliate in Greensboro, North Carolina, and four years working as an investigative reporter at WKYT, the CBS affiliate in Lexington, Kentucky. Terry also worked as a producer and reporter at WLFI, the CBS affiliate in West Lafayette, Indiana. Terry started his journalism career on the AM/FM dials in his home state of Illinois, while attending the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Jermont graduated from the University of Illinois. He earned his Bachelors of Science in broadcast journalism from the College of Communications. Jermont is an award-winning journalist. The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association awarded Jermont with the Best Hard News Investigation and Best Live On-Scene Reporting in the state. The Milwaukee Press Club honored Jermont with a first place award for Best Investigative Series. His work and contributions at WKYT and WXII led to the prestigious Edward R. Murrow award. Jermont is an active member of the National Association of Black Journalists and the Investigative Reporters and Editors.
Throughout his career he has been honored with numerous awards including an Associated Press award for Best Enterprise/Investigative Story. Also his work and contributions at WKYT and WXII led to the prestigious Edward R. Murrow award. Jermont is an active member of the National Association of Black Journalists and the Investigative Reporters and Editors. When he’s not working Jermont loves relaxing and taking vacations. He’s a proud Chicagoan, who grew up in Beverly and graduated from Morgan Park High School. Jermont is always looking to uncover the truth and tell the stories of the people.
Recently, Terry reported on the story of a young boy being rescued by a UPS Driver! The math just doesn’t work out – a 4-year-old boy is no match for a 97-pound box. Video shows that box crush little Max Pratt as he screams for help. But then, a hero comes running. On Wednesday, CBS 2’s Jermont Terry reunited that rescuer and the suburban boy he saved. An attempt to help with a package left Max in a dangerous bind. He cried out after a box just delivered to the front porch tumbled over – trapping him. “I was scared I was going to fall down the stairs,” Max said. Max, who is only 4, recalls the frightening moments on the same steps. “I always get the packages,” Max said. But as to this one, he said, “I couldn’t get it – well, the package man got it.” Max is known for bringing in the packages for his mom. But this time when he heard the doorbell ring, Max did not know what the UPS driver dropped off was out of his league – much too heavy. “I was saying, ‘Help!’ and then the package man just came back and lifted the box,” Max said. That package man was UPS driver Marco Angel. He raced across busy Ridgeland Avenue in Oak Park to rescue Max. “As soon as I saw the package tilt, I just started running back to it,” Angel said.
The 97-pound box completely covered little Max, who weighs about 40 pounds. But Angel doesn’t hesitate. “He didn’t think twice. He didn’t even look for traffic,” said Max’s dad. “He came sprinting. It was pretty cool.” “I pictured my boys in his situation. Obviously, you go into kind of into full parent mode or full dad mode to make sure the kid is all right,” Angel said. Indeed Max is all right now. He’s even relaxing on what fell on top of him – a hammock. Angel: “I’m just happy that I was able to get that box off him, because the box did weigh.” Terry: “If you got the chance, you’d love to talk to the family?” Angel: “Just hoping the little boy is all right. That’s all I want.”
A virtual meeting was able to happen. And the Pratt family was full of gratitude for a UPS driver who is living up to his last name, Angel. “That’s what he is,” Max’s mom said. “You are our angel, the way you flew in and helped him.” Max’s parents have now talked with him about opening the front door when no adult is around. As for Angel, the UPS driver, he marks one year on the job next month – with a tale to remember.
Terry continues be an active journalist, bringing stories to light. For more Jermont Terry stories, visit: https://chicago.cbslocal.com/
