Jessica D'Onofrio
She reports for ABC7's Morning Show and has covered a wide range of stories including the Chicago teacher's strike in 2012, the NATO Summit and the Drew Peterson trial.
D'Onofrio came to ABC 7 Chicago from CBS affiliate WKMG-TV in Orlando, Florida, where she reported for the station's 11 pm newscast and served as a fill-in anchor. Her exclusive reporting and insider's knowledge on the Casey Anthony story led to national appearances on the CBS Early Show, CNN, The Nancy Grace Show and Larry King.
D'Onofrio also worked in Indianapolis at FOX affiliate WXIN-TV where she was both a reporter and fill-in anchor from 2003-2005. Prior to that, she spent two years as a bureau chief and fill-in anchor for WHOI-TV in Peoria-Bloomington-Normal in Central Illinois.
A native Chicagoan, D'Onofrio attended high school at the Latin School of Chicago. She's a graduate of the University of Michigan and has a master's degree from Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism.
When not working, she enjoys catching a Zumba class, cooking and spending time with family.
She is married and lives downtown.
Jessica's Stories
Chicago police clear out pro-Palestinian DePaul quad encampment; 2 arrested
Chicago police cleared out a pro-Palestinian encampment on DePaul University's Lincoln Park quad Thursday morning.
Man dead after being shot while driving, crashing into parked cars in Calumet Heights, police say
A man crashed into several parked cars after being fatally shot on the city's South Side, police said.
Chicago Teachers Union push for $1B in state funds as some lawmakers call the ask 'outrageous'
State Rep. La Shawn Ford, D-Chicago, commended teachers for their effort, but said it's not a realistic ask for this year.
High school senior killed in Glenview crash days before prom; 3 others injured, police say
A memorial has been growing at the crash site for 17-year-old Marko Niketic. His father was brought to his knees by display.
Antisemitic flyers found on vehicles, in yards in West Ridge; CPD investigating: alderwoman
Chicago Alderwoman Debra Silverstein said antisemitic flyers were found in West Ridge Sunday night into Monday morning.
Northwestern threatens disciplinary action as American, Israeli flags vandalized
Northwestern University has threatened to follow disciplinary action after American and Israeli flags were vandalized on campus.
Downers Grove hit-and-run kills woman, 65, ID'd by family as Robin Robinson
Family has identified the 65-year-old woman killed in a hit-and-run in Downer's Grove Thursday night.
UChicago pro-Palestinian demonstrators call end of encampment a 'violent raid' by campus police
Students said they were pushed and shoved by campus police as tents were removed on Tuesday, calling it a "cowardly" and "traumatizing" raid.
Chicago shooting: 2 children chased by sedan, shot inside vehicle in South Shore, police say
Two children were chased by a sedan and shot inside their vehicle on the city's South Side on Monday afternoon, Chicago police said. Hours later, two people were arrested in a SWAT standoff near where the boys were found wounded.
Businesses targeted in series of violent armed robberies, CPD says; pistol whipping caught on camera
Businesses in Chicago were targeted in a series of armed robberies Tuesday night.