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 of teen killed in Dolton hit-and-run seeks justice
The family of Lania Smith is pleading for justice after the 18-year-old student was killed in a hit-and-run while walking to work last week.
Family sues Chicago-area high school over stabbing of 17-year-old girl
A family is suing a suburban Chicago high school after a classroom stabbing that left a 17-year-old girl seriously wounded.
Two Hyde Park Academy students killed in hit-and-runs days apart
An 18-year-old Chicago woman was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Dolton last weekend, and authorities are still searching for the driver.
Hyde Park teen takeover leaves dozens of cars damaged
Residents in Hyde Park are demanding answers and accountability after a teen takeover left multiple cars damaged and neighbors shaken.
Lilly Bova: 16-year-old Glenbrook South student fatally shot; person of interest sought
A 16-year-old Glenbrook South High School student was fatally shot Saturday at her home near Glenview. Police are searching for a person of interest.
No-show protest in Rogers Park amid backlash over Ald. Maria Hadden comments
A protest targeting Ald. Maria Hadden failed to materialize Friday, over backlash to her comments on the killing of a Loyola student.
New DCFS report reveals at least 7 complaints prior to 8-year-old boy's death
A newly-released report from the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services reveals multiple prior complaints in the death of an 8-year-old boy, raising new questions about the agency’s handling of the case.
Chicago Venezuelan groups fear backlash after migrant's arrest in student's killing
Venezuelan community groups are speaking out after they’ve seen a rise in hate and backlash from the killing of a Loyola University student.
Attempted child luring in Lincoln Park interrupted by witness, police say
Chicago police say a young girl narrowly avoided a possible abduction over the weekend in the Lincoln Park neighborhood.
After cyberattack loss, Logan Square shop hit again by storefront car crash
Lost Girls Vintage in Logan Square is asking for community support after a car crashed into its storefront, adding to an already difficult start to the year.