Karen Jordan
Prior to returning to her home town, Jordan was a weekend anchor and general assignment reporter at WPHL-TV in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, a main anchor and reporter at WRGT-TV in Dayton, Ohio; and a weekend anchor and general assignment reporter for WKEF-TV in Dayton.
Jordan began her career in Rockford, Illinois, as a general assignment reporter for WIFR-TV.
Jordan has won Emmys as part of team coverage on breaking news stories and public affairs programming at ABC7, and has been recognized for excellence throughout her career by community organizations throughout Chicago.
When not at work, she can be found emceeing events, moderating panels, mentoring aspiring journalists and serving her community as a member of the Links, Inc., a social service organization.
Jordan is also a member of the National Association of Black Journalists.
Jordan graduated from Spelman College in Atlanta, Georgia, with a B.A. degree in English, and earned a Master's Degree in Broadcast Journalism from Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism.
Born in Nashville, Tennessee, Jordan is married to broadcast journalist Christian Farr. They are the proud parents of two children. Her father, Robert Jordan, retired from WGN-TV in Chicago after decades as an anchor and reporter.
Karen's Stories
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Supporters fight to designate Pilsen's shuttered St. Adalbert Church complex as landmark
The Catholic Church says St. Adalbert does not meet the criteria of a landmark and has been trying to sell the building, saying repairs would be too costly.
Chicago police summer safety plan juggles DNC, festivals, parades, concerts, teens and more
Chicago police are preparing for a very busy summer.
Plan to host Mexican Independence Day event in Grant Park 1 step closer to coming to fruition
A plan to host a two-day event in Grant Park to celebrate Mexican Independence Day is one step closer to coming to fruition.
Hundreds mourn Dance Force Elite founder Matthew Thomas, who died at age 34
Hundreds of people packed the Harold Washington Cultural Center Tuesday to mourn Matthew Thomas, founder of the award winning dance company Dance Force Elite.
Chicago Sky introduce WNBA draft picks Angel Reese, Brynna Maxwell
Two of the newest members of the Chicago Sky were in town Wednesday for the first time since they were drafted, visiting the city they will soon call home.
Chicago-based grocers Foxtrot, Dom's close over 30 locations, months after announcing merger
Just months after announcing a merger, Dom's Kitchen & Market and Foxtrot closed locations in Chicago, Texas and Washington, D.C., according to a post on Dom's website.
2024 Earth Day activities for kids include planting, gardening, South Shore residents clean up area
It's Earth Day 2024, and people in the Chicago area and across the country people are getting outside and getting involved to clean up and protect our planet.
Rainbow PUSH Coalition looking ahead after Texas-based president resigns after less than 3 months
Rainbow PUSH Coalition is looking ahead, after its Dallas-based president and CEO retired after less than three months on the job.