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
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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.
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The American Red Cross says low blood donations are at a crisis level.
Man charged in Albany Park standoff that left CPD officer wounded detained pending trial
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Highland Park police continue search for 2 persons of interest after shooting critically injures man
Highland Park police are asking for the public's help as they search for two persons of interest authorities would like to talk to about a shooting Monday night
4 hurt, including CPD officer, in Albany park shooting; police say man in custody
A Chicago police officer and a woman were shot on Monday morning on the city's Northwest Side, two other people were also injured.
ABC7 'Chicago Proud' streaming series showcases heartwarming, uplifting local stories
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Growing concerns over a parasitic intestinal illness have prompted some customers at a local farmers markets to take a closer look at how their produce is grown.
Family files lawsuit after woman allegedly chokes to death at suburban group home
A family is demanding answers after filing a wrongful death lawsuit against a suburban group home.