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
Friends, family gather for funeral of fallen Chicago police Officer Martinez
Family and friends of Chicago police Officer Enrique Martinez gathered Monday for the slain officer's funeral.
Lincoln Park Zoo lights, Frosty's Christmas Bar kick off holiday season in Chicago
The holiday season means family traditions are back.
Illinois launches Conviction Integrity Unit to investigate possible wrongful convictions
Illinois launched its first-ever Conviction Integrity Unit to fight back against wrongful convictions.
Chicago, suburban events mark Veterans Day, including Soldier Field ceremony
Veterans Day events are taking place throughout Chicago and the suburbs to honor those who protected the nation's freedom.
Illinoisans who received received racist texts referencing slavery worry violence could be next
Investigators say concerning texts have been sent to hundreds if not thousands of Black people across at least 16 states.
How did Gen Z vote? Young, first-time voters have mixed reaction to Trump win
Gen Z voters are having a mixed reaction to the results of the 2024 presidential election.
Strong voter turnout as Illinois residents flock to the polls on Election Day 2024
It's Election Day, and voters are heading to the polls, which opened at 6 a.m. across Illinois.
Where can I vote: Long lines, long waits on last day of early voting before 2024 Election Day
Voters in Chicago and the suburbs waited in line for hours Monday to cast their ballots before Election Day.
Veterans encourage Gen Z to turn out the vote in 2024 election
Chicago Board of Elections data shows 22% of seniors aged 65 who are registered to vote have already cast their ballot early, while only 4% of Gen Z registered voters have.
Climate change top of mind for Gen Z voters in presidential election, UIC students say
Climate change is a key issue among Gen Z voters, and the candidate that gets higher marks for their message on climate change is not as cut and dry as one might think.