Will Jones
In this role he also works alongside a team of reporters and executive producers with ABC Owned Television Stations' race and culture unit on special projects for the station group.
While at ABC7, Jones has covered a variety of stories including the civil unrest following the killing of George Floyd, the COVID-19 pandemic and the Chicago Cubs winning the World Series in 2016.
Before arriving in Chicago, Jones worked at WDIV-TV in Detroit, Michigan. While there he was honored with a Michigan Regional Emmy for Historical/Cultural News for a report on asylum-seekers at Freedom House Detroit. Jones spent many hours each week volunteering at the nonprofit helping the new arrivals adjust to American life and learn English.
He has also worked as a reporter at WHNS-TV in Greenville, South Carolina and WSAZ-TV in Charleston, West Virginia. Jones got his start in the industry on the assignment desk at WXIX-TV in his hometown of Cincinnati, Ohio.
Jones graduated from the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University.
He's a former board member of the National Association of Black Journalists-Chicago Chapter. While on the board, he led the scholarship committee, awarding thousands of dollars to college students pursuing careers in journalism. The chapter received the NABJ Chapter of the Year award in 2018. Jones remains an active member of NABJ-CC and NABJ.
Jones lives in the city with his wife, Monica. The couple got married in August 2020. They were featured in "The New York Times" vows section.
Will's Stories
Hundreds of young men of color from Chicago Public Schools attend leadership summit
"If it's one kid that we're able to inspire and touch their life, I feel like we're doing our job here."
City hosts youth summit at to address Chicago violence, source solutions from community
The city of Chicago and Mayor Lightfoot hosted a Summer Action Summit for youth at Malcom X College.
CPS' Skinner North integrates Asian American history into curriculum in interactive ways
"Everybody should be represented, because it's history," 4th grade teacher Abbey Castillo said. "And it's not accurate if we're leaving out stories."
Lightfoot defends Millennium Park curfew for minors after deadly 'Bean' shooting
There is a new curfew in Chicago after a 16-year-old boy was gunned down near a popular tourist attraction this weekend.
Mayor Lightfoot announces changes to citywide curfew, Millennium Park restrictions after shooting
Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced a Millennium Park curfew for unaccompanied minors after a violent weekend downtown.
Inaugural AAPI Restaurants Week kicks off with over 30 businesses participating in city, suburbs
If you're craving a sweet treat, you may want check out the South Asian-inspired chocolate shop, Chocolat Uzma, located in Pilsen.
Chicago comedian reflects on Filipino background, challenges stereotypes on stage
On stage, comedian Leah Eva Smith uses her background as a Filipino immigrant to make people laugh and to challenge stereotypes.
South, West Side households have lowest rates of internet service, new data shows
Where you live in the City of Chicago correlates with your access to internet, according to new research by the University of Chicago's Internet Equity Initiative.
Niles North, West high schools in Skokie add kosher options to menu
Normally, high school students don't find their school lunches remarkable enough for a photo.
North Side performer tackles mental health in the Asian American community through storytelling
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.