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
Chicago mayoral contenders trade early jabs as 2027 race begins to take shape
One day after Alexi Giannoulias launched his campaign for mayor, Mayor Brandon Johnson criticized the influence of wealthy donors in local politics, while candidate Susana Mendoza highlighted controversies from the secretary of state's past.
Storm damage cleanup continues after 5 tornadoes touch down across Chicago suburbs
Throughout the Chicago area, neighbors were helping neighbors as the severe storm recovery effort continued Wednesday.
Contractor found dead more than 24 hours after going missing in Downers Grove storm sewer: officials
A contractor was found dead on Tuesday evening after going missing in a storm sewer as severe weather hit the west suburbs on Monday, officials said.
Four suburban teens killed in Chicago crash; victim's father questions police pursuit | Video
A 14-year-old girl who was preparing to start high school was among four teenagers killed in a high-speed crash Sunday morning in Bedford Park, according to Chicago police and family members.
Obama greets WNBA players as fans get excited for All-Star Game in Chicago
The WNBA's best and brightest are in Chicago for the All-Star Game.
Trauma-informed coaching program aims to keep more Chicago kids in sports
Chicago's WNBA All-Star festivities are highlighting some of the biggest names in women's basketball, but they are also drawing attention to the coaches shaping the next generation of athletes.
Chicago Sky teams up with city to empower girls ahead of 2026 WNBA All-Star weekend
As Chicago gets ready to host the 2026 WNBA All-Star Weekend, local organizations and the league are empowering the younger generation.
Chicago Public Schools holds public hearings on budget amid $700M shortfall
Chicago Public Schools is holding public budget hearings, with CTU pushing back against job cuts and furlough days.
Supporters of Father Pfleger call for changes to Archdiocese sexual misconduct investigation process
Supporters of Father Michael Pfleger are calling for changes to how the Archdiocese of Chicago handles sexual assault allegations, saying a letter delivered to the Archdiocese seeks broader reforms beyond defending the longtime St. Sabina pastor.
Some NW Indiana residents say lakefront access shrinking as new homes go up
A dispute over lakefront access is dividing residents in a northwest Indiana subdivision, where some homeowners say new construction along the shoreline is reducing access that families have used for generations.