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
Chicago residents say prostitution problem has returned near Midway Airport
Chicago residents say prostitution and drug activity have resurfaced in their neighborhood, nearly a year after law enforcement conducted an undercover operation aimed at curbing the problem.
Human remains found in Chicago alley spark renewed concerns: 'Very disturbing'
Chicago police are investigating after what appeared to be human remains were discovered Monday morning in a South Side alley, a case that has renewed concerns among residents already shaken by another high-profile discovery earlier this month.
Apparent human remains found in Chicago South Side alley, police say
Chicago police are investigating after what appeared to be human remains were found Monday morning in a South Side alley.
Missing Indiana man last seen in Chicago after hospital discharge, family says
An Indiana family says they are growing increasingly desperate as they search for a vulnerable missing man they believe slipped through the cracks after being discharged from an Indiana hospital.
Northwest Indiana family mourns son who drowned in Lake Michigan: 'He knew we loved him'
A Northwest Indiana family is mourning the loss of their 22-year-old son after he drowned in Lake Michigan at Marquette Park Beach.
Man charged 25 years after Gary woman's stabbing death: 'I hope he gets the chair'
More than 25 years after Tonya Renee Armstrong was found stabbed to death inside a Gary apartment building, prosecutors have charged a man with her murder.
Family of Mary Alice Love seeks accountability in meeting with Mundelein officials
Representatives for the family of Mary Alice Love met Wednesday with the Mundelein mayor and village leaders in what the family described as a long-awaited step toward accountability following the 37-year-old’s fatal police shooting in May.
Video shows confrontation involving child flower vendor outside River North bar
A River North business owner is speaking out after surveillance video captured a confrontation involving a minor street vendor outside Moe’s Cantina.
Chicago Public Schools seeks public input on $732M budget gap plan
Chicago Public Schools held two public hearings Monday to gather community feedback on its proposed fiscal year 2027 operating budget.
Magnolia Bakery in Chicago closed after pest violations
Chicago health inspectors found live and dead cockroaches and more than 100 small flies throughout the bakery.