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 nonprofit raises cyberbullying awareness as students return to school
As students return to school this week, a Chicago nonprofit is raising questions about how schools respond to cyberbullying.
E-bike rider injured in Chicago hit-and-run says driver was not cited
A Chicago man is looking for answers after he says a driver hit him while he was riding his e-bike and left the scene.
Oak Lawn protest calls for investigation after alleged police assault of 14-year-old
The Arab American Action Network held a protest Tuesday outside Oak Lawn Village Hall, demanding accountability over what the group describes as the police assault of a 14-year-old Palestinian American during a village meeting earlier this month.
Norwood Park mail carrier remembered as devoted father, coach after cancer battle
The family says Cook died after a long and difficult battle with lung cancer, leaving his sons to navigate life without the man they describe as their biggest supporter.
Chicago woman charged with aggravated DUI after fatal Lake Shore Drive crash
A Chicago woman is facing a felony DUI charge in connection with a crash that killed a 48-year-old motorcyclist on Chicago’s Lake Shore Drive.
Chicago man says surveillance video may hold clue in mysterious Edgewater apartment fire
A Chicago man who lost his home and nearly everything he owned in a devastating Edgewater apartment fire says newly recovered surveillance video may provide a clue about what happened before the fire started.
Thousands without power again after brief restoration in Schererville
Thousands of customers in Schererville were without power again Thursday after some residents said their electricity had only been restored for a few hours.
Homeowner says ComEd contractor shut off generator, causing basement flooding
A Lansing homeowner says her basement flooded after a ComEd contractor shut off a generator that was powering her sump pumps during a prolonged power outage.
Gary residents wait for power as NIPSCO sets target for restoration
More than a week after a powerful storm tore through Gary, thousands of residents are still waiting for their power to be restored.