Karen Jordan
Prior to returning to her home town, Jordan was a weekend anchor and general assignment reporter at WPHL-TV in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, a main anchor and reporter at WRGT-TV in Dayton, Ohio; and a weekend anchor and general assignment reporter for WKEF-TV in Dayton.
Jordan began her career in Rockford, Illinois, as a general assignment reporter for WIFR-TV.
Jordan has won Emmys as part of team coverage on breaking news stories and public affairs programming at ABC7, and has been recognized for excellence throughout her career by community organizations throughout Chicago.
When not at work, she can be found emceeing events, moderating panels, mentoring aspiring journalists and serving her community as a member of the Links, Inc., a social service organization.
Jordan is also a member of the National Association of Black Journalists.
Jordan graduated from Spelman College in Atlanta, Georgia, with a B.A. degree in English, and earned a Master's Degree in Broadcast Journalism from Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism.
Born in Nashville, Tennessee, Jordan is married to broadcast journalist Christian Farr. They are the proud parents of two children. Her father, Robert Jordan, retired from WGN-TV in Chicago after decades as an anchor and reporter.
Karen's Stories
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Skokie rally seeks to take stand against antisemitism after alleged incidents at parks
People were taking a stand against antisemitism in Skokie Tuesday.
Ex-suburban lacrosse coach, teacher thought he was meeting student at McDonald's for sex: police
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Chicago IG Witzburg's last report reveals city employees drinking on job, falsifying work hours
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Wife of CTA shooting victim calls for more security: 'Raymond didn't choose to be murdered'
The wife of a CTA Pink Line shooting victim called for more security at a Board meeting Wednesday.
Community raises funds to send Morgan Park HS marching band to competition at Mississippi college
A total of 40 out of the band's 75 students are going to the competition. Band Director Everett Newchurch hopes to afford to take them all next year.
Dolton firefighters hold protest over safety issues, questions surrounding fire chief's eligibility
A lawsuit brought by the Dolton Professional Firefighters Association challenges the appointment of the interim fire chief. The village council says they will defend his appointment in court.