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
Deerfield student did not have to change in front of transgender classmate: school, state officials
There is new action Wednesday in a controversy at a suburban school that is being watched across the country.
St. Patrick's Day parades across Chicago, suburbs showcase Irish pride
Saint Patrick's Day may be Monday, but the celebrations were already in full swing Sunday on the Northwest Side, South Side and in Aurora following Saturday's parade in downtown Chicago.
Advocate Children's Hospital celebrates 1st heart transplant patient by reuniting her with care team
There was a heartwarming reunion Wednesday at Advocate Children's Hospital in Oak Lawn.
Judge overturns wrongful conviction in 1990 Chicago shooting case: 'I got my name back'
A judge Tuesday overturned the conviction of a man who spent 20 years behind bars for a deadly 1990 shooting.
Polish president in Chicago for Casimir Pulaski Day celebration as US-Ukraine relations strained
Monday is Casimir Pulaski Day, which honors the Revolutionary War hero from Poland.
South Side church flying American flag upside-down: 'America is under distress'
Father Michael Pfleger and his South Side Saint Sabina Church community raised the American flag upside-down Monday, saying the country is in distress.
Charges pending after woman killed, 2 sons injured in South Side stabbings, officials say
Police said 33-year-old Teone Jones was stabbed to death and her two young sons were critically injured Thursday night. An Amber Alert led to a police chase in Northwest Indiana.
Customer robbed at gunpoint while eating at North Side pizza restaurant, police say: VIDEO
A customer and restaurant staff were robbed at gunpoint early Wednesday morning, Chicago police said. It was caught on surveillance video.
Chicago aviation students learn of Tuskegee Airmen's contributions to profession, US
The Tuskegee Airmen were remembered and celebrated Tuesday in Chicago.
Sonya Massey's family demands change as Sangamon County approves $10M settlement
The Sangamon County Board approved a $10 million settlement for the family of Sonya Massey.