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
Rainbow PUSH Coalition opens first conference since Rev. Jesse Jackson's death
The Rainbow PUSH Coalition opened its annual conference Wednesday, marking the organization's first gathering since the death of its founder, the Rev. Jesse Jackson.
CPD setting up Emergency Assistance Center in Cornell Square Park after mass shootings
The Chicago Police Department's Office of Victim Services is setting up an Emergency Assistance Center at Cornell Square Park in response to recent violence.
Boy, 13, facing gun charges after quadruple shooting during large teen gathering in Bronzeville
The teen appeared in juvenile court, where he was ordered held on Monday.
African/Caribbean festival permit denied last-minute by city of Chicago 2 years in a row: organizers
Organizers of the African International Festival of Life are making a last-minute pivot in their plans for the annual event because of a curveball they say they were thrown by the city.
Suspect killed, Indiana trooper injured in I-80/94 shooting in Hammond
A suspect was killed and an Indiana State Police trooper wounded in a shooting during a traffic stop on I-80/94 Tuesday morning, Indiana State Police said.
UChicago Medicine performs first-known quadruple transplant surgery in Illinois
UChicago Medicine performed the first-known quadruple transplant surgery in Illinois.
'Amerika Samoa' exhibit at Field Museum meant to highlight Samoan community in Chicago
The "Amerika Samoa" exhibition at the Field Museum was curated by Samoan artists to give an authentic, first-person introduction to Samoan art and culture and highlight the Samoan community in Chicago.
Woman critically hurt in hit-and-run crash in Humboldt Park, Chicago police say
A woman was critically injured in a hit-and-run crash in Humboldt Park, Chicago police said.
Maine South High School band director honored as 'CMA Teacher of Excellence' winner
Maine South High School's band director is now a "CMA Teacher of Excellence" winner. His work to make music education more inclusive for students of all abilities is making Chicago Proud.
South Side principal surprised with Golden Apple Award
Leo High School has gone through a dramatic transformation.