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
Man charged in Albany Park standoff that left CPD officer wounded detained pending trial
A man was charged in connection with a standoff that left a Chicago police officer wounded, police said Wednesday.
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
ABC7 is taking a look back at some of the most heartwarming and uplifting stories from across our area, along with the positive work so many Chicagoans are doing that truly make us proud of our hometown.
Health officials urge caution as cyclosporiasis cases rise, shoppers turn to local farmers
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.
Arlington Heights votes to move forward with 'sip and stroll' proposal in alfresco zone
A pandemic-era outdoor dining solution that became a summer staple in Arlington Heights may soon expand to include to-go cocktails.
1 killed, 1 wounded in shooting near River North hotel; over 100 shots fired, Chicago police say
One man was killed and another wounded in a shooting near a hotel in River North Wednesday morning, Chicago police said.
Chicago weather: Extreme Heat Warning in effect for entire area
The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Warning for the entire Chicago area, which will remain until Thursday evening.
CTA switch worker killed near South Side facility remembered as devoted friend, family man
The 57-year-old CTA switch worker was getting something out of his car when he was shot and killed outside of a South Side rail maintenance facility.