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
Community leaders push back on public funding for Chicago Fire stadium at The 78
Community leaders are calling for a bigger voice in how public money could be used for the proposed Chicago Fire stadium development at The 78.
Logan Square barbershop owner raises $10K for Ballet Folklorico de Chicago after racist attack
A Logan Square barbershop owner is helping Ballet Folklorico de Chicago students move forward after a racist attack on the group outside its studio earlier this year.
Chicago man accused of killing wife on wedding night returned to US after arrest in Mexico
More than a decade after he was accused of killing his wife on their wedding night, Arnoldo Jimenez has been returned to the United States from Mexico.
Family demands accountability in Mundelein police shooting
Family members, friends and activists gathered in Mundelein Thursday evening to demand accountability following the fatal police shooting of 37-year-old Mary Alice Love.
Family of Jack Murray reaches $10.5M settlement with Elk Grove Village
The family of Jack Murray has reached a $10.5 million settlement with Elk Grove Village, resolving a wrongful death lawsuit stemming from a fatal police shooting in 2023.
Families of fallen Chicago officers react to mural vandalism: 'Please respect our pain'
The families of three fallen Chicago police officers are speaking out after a memorial mural honoring their loved ones was vandalized in the city’s West Lawn neighborhood.
Chicago engineer gains support for lead-reduction water technology
A longtime Chicago Public Schools engineer is gaining support to expand a technology he created to help reduce lead in drinking water.
Suburban Chicago bar hit by gaming machine thieves
A family-owned bar in Summit is warning other business owners to stay alert after thieves targeted its gaming machines during an early morning break-in Thursday.
Mayor Brandon Johnson surveys storm damage as thousands remain without power
Thousands of Chicago residents remained without power Friday evening as crews continued working to restore service and assess damage from a powerful storm system that impacted every corner of the city.
Homewood dog rescue faces closure amid building issues: 'Disheartening'
A south suburban dog rescue says it is being forced to shut down the adoption center it spent years building, just one year after opening its Homewood facility.