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
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.
Evanston's Juneteenth parade to honor legacy of Opal Lee with granddaughter as grand marshal
Evanston's annual Juneteenth parade will begin Friday at Arrington Lagoon, with organizers highlighting a personal connection to the fight for federal recognition of the holiday.
National Weather Service confirms up to 17 tornadoes hit Illinois, Indiana last Thursday
The National Weather Service has confirmed up to 17 tornadoes touched down in Illinois and Indiana last Thursday.
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.