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
Baby girl stabbed to death in Chicago home, 'known offender' jumps from window: police
A baby girl died after being stabbed inside a Chicago home Friday morning, according to police.
Chicago mother says 12-year-old son helped by stranger in attempted abduction
A Chicago mother is speaking out after she says her 12-year-old son was nearly kidnapped on the city’s East Side over Mother’s Day weekend.
Victims sue Nicor Gas, management company after Des Plaines condo fire
Three victims of the Des Plaines condo explosion have filed a lawsuit against Nicor Gas and the building’s management company, alleging a reported gas leak was not properly addressed before the blast that left them critically injured.
UIC sprinter remembered after deadly wrong-way crash
A UIC student-athlete is being remembered for the impact she made on and off the track after she died in a wrong-way crash on I-88.
Smash-and-grab caught on camera at Chicago cannabis store, suspects on the run
Chicago police are searching for a group of suspects caught on camera smashing their way into a South Loop cannabis store early Monday.
3 people, including UIC track star, killed in wrong-way crash on I-88, ISP says
Three people were killed in a wrong-way crash on Interstate 88 in the far western suburbs early Sunday morning.
Video surveillance captures smash-and-grab at Blue Island seafood restaurant
Thieves smashed into a Blue Island seafood restaurant and targeted gaming machines in an overnight burglary.
Teen, Uber driver shot and killed in East Garfield Park attack
The search is on for a suspect in a deadly shooting on Chicago’s West Side that left two people dead.
Kianna Galvin case: Police excavate South Elgin property in renewed search for missing girl
Authorities in South Elgin are conducting a new search connected to the 2016 disappearance of Kianna Galvin after investigators discovered underground anomalies at a property.
Chicago mom beaten during armed robbery linked to shooting of CPD officers speaks out
A 55-year-old woman is speaking out after a violent robbery that police say is tied to the killing of a Chicago police officer just hours later.