Dawn Hasbrouck
Dawn Hasbrouck co-anchors FOX 32 News at 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Born and raised in the city of Chicago, Hasbrouck is happy to be home, covering news where she grew up.
She launched the FOX 32 News at 5, helped to launch the 4 p.m. and is only the second main female anchor on FOX 32 at 9 p.m. in the history of the station.
Hasbrouck has received Emmy Nominations for her anchoring and reporting... and Associated Press and Chicago Headline Club Lisagor awards.
Prior to joining FOX 32, she spent three years as an Emmy-nominated anchor and reporter for WBZ-TV (CBS) in Boston, Massachusetts. While in Boston, Hasbrouck was honored by the Boston Business Journal and named to its "Top 40 under 40" list. The award is designed to recognize Greater Boston's next generation of successful leaders who are under 40 years old. Honorees are chosen based on their career accomplishments and their involvement in the community.
Previously, Hasbrouck was the morning and noon anchor for WFSB-TV (CBS) in Hartford, Connecticut, where she was also the medical reporter. Before that, she held anchor positions at WITI-TV (FOX) in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and WTGS/WJCL-TV (FOX/ABC) in Savannah, Georgia. She also reported for WKYT-TV (CBS) in Lexington, Kentucky and WHO Newsradio in Des Moines, Iowa through the Medill News Service at Northwestern.
Hasbrouck is a graduate of Duke University with a Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy and a certificate in Film and Video Production. While at Duke, she studied at the Cinema Television School at the University of Southern California. She received her Masters of Science in Journalism from Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism.
She was inducted into Northwestern University's "Council of 100," a group of the institution's top female graduates, where she has continued to serve for decades.
She also serves on Loyola University's Board of Regents.
Hasbrouck is also a graduate of St. Ignatius College Prep in Chicago, where she was on the tennis and track teams, and active in musical theater in Harlequins and captain of the cheerleading team. She also studied voice at Merit School of Music and Sherwood Conservatory of Music in Chicago.
Hasbrouck is an accomplished performer, having studied opera for nine years, and she enjoys fine arts almost as much as she enjoys community service.
Hasbrouck has two young sons and lives in Chicago.
The latest from Dawn Hasbrouck
Repair or replace? Experts share tips for holiday appliance dilemmas
With holiday hosting in full swing, many homeowners face the dilemma of repairing or replacing broken appliances.
How to celebrate the holidays without breaking the bank
It’s hard for the holidays to be the most wonderful time of the year when your finances are tight. In a Fox 32 money saver special report, Dawn Hasbrouck looks at some ways to help you still afford them and dodge some debt.
Christmas creep: How to shop early and smart to avoid holiday debt
Halloween is just three weeks away but thanks to the Christmas creep, many consumers are busy shopping for the holidays now. In a Fox 32 money saver special report, Dawn Hasbrouck takes a look at what to buy now and later.
Save on travel: How to book two destinations for the price of one
If you are planning on traveling overseas this fall or for the holidays, you know how expensive it can be. In a FOX 32 special Money Saver report, we’ll show you how you can add an extra stop to your trip for next to nothing.
Illinois hospital using regenerative medicine to restore damaged limbs
An Illinois hospital is saving lives through regeneration.
New automatic refund rule for flight disruptions - what you need to know
A new rule is changing the game for airline passengers when it comes to ticket refunds. Airlines are now required to automatically refund money when flights are canceled or significantly delayed.
Back-to-school on a budget: How to save big on supplies
The school year will be here before we know it, which also means our wallets will soon be a little lighter because of it. In a Fox 32 money saver special report, Dawn Hasbrouck gets some expert tips on saving on school supplies this year.
New Fed data shows spike in missed car payments: What it means for you
Some new data from the Federal Reserve Bank shows that the number of people missing their car payments is on the rise.
Roofing scams surge after storms: Tips to safeguard your home and wallet
Severe weather can take a toll on your home in more ways than one. One of the most common is damage to your roof. In a FOX 32 Special Money Saver Report, Dawn Hasbrouck shares details on how to spot it and avoid some scams.
Six Chicago officers honored for exceptional service, named June Officers of the Month
Six officers were honored Thursday for their work to keep the community safe.