Jasmine Minor
Minor joins ABC 7 from WISH-TV in Indianapolis, Indiana, where she served as an investigative reporter and anchor. Throughout her career, her stories ranged from digging into local issues that impacted the community to national coverage at the White House. Some of her past work has shed light on survivors of human and sex trafficking and the racism and lingering trauma that professional Black athletes endure on and off the field.
Minor was also honored with a prestigious fellowship with The Pew Research Center where she acted as a juvenile justice fellow.
Her work has been singled out with a National Association of Black Journalists National Salute to Excellence Award, nine Emmy nominations, two Emmy Awards, and many other honors.
As a former NCAA Division 1 tennis player, Minor recently co-founded the Kevin Minor Legacy Fund in memory of her father, an annual $5,000 tennis scholarship given to a young girl in the Midwest. Minor was inducted into Carmel Catholic High School's "Hall of Fame" for her tennis achievement as the top tennis player in the state of Illinois during her high school years there.
She received her master's in broadcast journalism from Northwestern University, Medill School of Journalism.
Jasmine's Stories
Juneteenth events in Chicago area: Evanston march honors Opal Lee, message of unity
Crowds gathered in Evanston on Thursday to celebrate Juneteenth with "Opal's Walk for Freedom," a 2.5-mile march honoring Opal Lee, widely known as the grandmother of Juneteenth.
Chicago City Council rejects proposed fine for parents in 'teen takeover' accountability ordinance
A revision to a proposed Chicago "teen takeover" accountability ordinance that included a $1,000 financial penalty for parents was rejected by a City Council vote.
Chicago family's journey sparks movement focused on understanding transgender, non-binary youth
It's Pride Month, and one Chicago family is sharing how a sister's journey and a brother's unwavering support helped spark a national movement focused on understanding transgender and non-binary youth.
Bicyclist shot, killed in Grant Park, Chicago police say
A 27-year-old man riding a bike in Grant Park was killed in a shooting Tuesday morning, Chicago police said.
National Weather Service confirms up to 17 tornadoes hit Illinois, Indiana last Thursday
The National Weather Service has confirmed up to 17 tornadoes touched down in Illinois and Indiana last Thursday.
Obama Foundation effort 'My Brother's Keeper Alliance' thriving
With the opening of the Obama Presidential Center comes a major expansion of one of President Obama's most personal missions.
EF-3 tornadoes among at least 7 that ravaged parts of Chicago area, including Streator, NW Indiana
Cleanup across the Chicago area got underway Friday after strong thunderstorms spawned at least seven confirmed tornadoes Thursday, including preliminary EF-3 tornadoes.
Officials break ground on project to bring Lake Michigan water to some west suburbs
Communities in the west suburbs are raising a glass to a new future water source.
Despite being passionate soccer city, Chicago not hosting any 2026 World Cup games
Despite being one of the country's most passionate soccer cities, Chicago is not hosting a single World Cup match.
Cook County Health free doula program has helped hundreds navigate having children
Cook County Health's free doula program has helped hundreds navigate having children.