Leslie Moreno
Leslie Moreno is an Emmy Award–winning journalist and proud first-generation Mexican American from Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood. A Columbia College Chicago graduate, she is honored to report in the city that raised her—calling it a full-circle moment and a dream come true.
Leslie began her career in Lima, Ohio, where she covered the devastating impact of the opioid epidemic. She then moved to Springfield, Illinois, anchoring and reporting on state politics. From there, she headed to North Carolina, covering the COVID-19 pandemic, conditions inside nursing homes, and multiple hurricanes. Most recently, she reported in Washington, D.C., where she covered the presidential election, major national stories, and the tragic plane crash in January that claimed dozens of lives. Her housing coverage in D.C. led to critical repairs for families after holding government officials accountable.
Leslie believes deeply in the power and responsibility of journalism. She is driven by a commitment to serve her community, telling stories that matter and representing voices from all walks of life.
When she’s not reporting, Leslie enjoys traveling, discovering new coffee shops and spending time with her family and her dogs.
The latest from Leslie Moreno
Family demands justice after father of five killed in Little Village mass shooting
Police are still searching for the suspects behind a deadly mass shooting in Little Village that left one man dead and three women injured.
Chicago Public School lunchroom workers arrested during protest over pay dispute
Several Chicago Public Schools lunchroom workers were arrested Thursday during a planned protest calling for higher pay, as contract negotiations with the district continue.
Mother speaks out after teen killed in Hyde Park shooting
The mother of a 16-year-old boy shot and killed at a Hyde Park bus stop is speaking publicly for the first time, demanding answers as no arrests have been made.
Impaired driver accused in deadly Belmont Cragin hit-and-run; victim is 7th killed this year
A 65-year-old woman is dead after a hit-and-run crash in Belmont Cragin, and new details from a local alderman suggest the driver was impaired.
Burglars steal $100K in Pokémon, other cards from Chicago shop, owner says
Burglars stole more than $100,000 worth of collectible trading cards after breaking into a Northwest Side shop early Monday.
Meet the 11-year-old Chicago girl changing boxing
An 11-year-old Chicago girl is challenging long-standing stereotypes in boxing and building a name for herself in the ring.
From loss to purpose: Blue Island daughter writes book after father’s disappearance and death
A month after her father’s body was found, Wendy Davis is writing a book to share her family’s search experience and guide others facing missing loved one cases.
Teen boy killed, girl hurt in bus stop shooting near YMCA on Chicago’s South Side, police say
A teenage boy was killed and a teenage girl is hospitalized after a shooting Wednesday afternoon at a bus stop on Chicago’s South Side near a YMCA facility, authorities said.
Chicago South Loop restaurant broken into, cash register stolen: 'Just stop'
A Chicago business owner is speaking out after her restaurant was broken into early Monday, and it was all caught on camera.
EXCLUSIVE: Chicago woman sues after alleged sexual assault by security guard in luxury apartment complex
A Chicago woman filed a lawsuit alleging she was sexually assaulted by a security guard in her apartment building.