Joanie Lum
Joanie Lum has more than 20 years of experience reporting for Chicago-area stations, most recently serving for six years as a general assignment reporter for WBBM-TV. Prior to that, she spent 16 years as a general assignment reporter for WGN-TV.
Earlier in Lum's career, she spent a year as a reporter, anchor, producer and weathercaster at WREX-TV in Rockford, Illinois. Before that, she was an associate producer for one year at KFVS-TV in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Her first broadcasting job was reporting for the student-run, commercially-owned KOMU-TV in Columbia, Missouri.
Throughout her career, Lum has interviewed numerous newsmakers, most notably His Holiness the Dalai Lama during his 1996, 1999 and 2007 Chicago visits. She was part of the team that earned the 2008 Chicago Emmy Award for Spot News for coverage of the NIU shootings, as well as the 2005 National Emmy Award for Outstanding Coverage within a Newscast for "Farewell to the Pope." She was also honored with two Emmy Awards for her work on the 2003 and 2004 Chicago Marathon broadcasts.
From 2000-2001, Lum wrote a column for the Chicago Tribune, "Adventure Shopping with Joanie Lum," chronicling her experiences hosting the WGN-TV segment, "Around Town."
A graduate of the University of Missouri in Columbia, Lum holds a Bachelor's degree in Journalism. She is a past president of the Asian American Journalists Association's Chicago chapter and is currently an advisory board member of the Chinese American Service League, Inc.
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Van Gogh For All opens at Kohl Children's Museum in Glenview
Kohl Children’s Museum opens a new attraction this weekend, "Van Gogh For All," featuring works of the great master and inspiring the artist within.
Chicago volunteers pitch in to help migratory birds get safe passage this spring
Spring means a return of Chicago’s wildlife and millions of birds are migrating through the city.
Friends, family heartbroken after high school senior killed in Glenview crash: 'I'll see you again one day'
A tragic crash on Sunday night left a high school senior dead just days before prom and graduation, and seriously injured three other people in suburban Glenview.
Contract standoff: Walgreens pharmacists demand fair pay, rally against telepharmacy
Walgreens pharmacists are advocating for improved pay and working conditions, citing concerns about the potential impact on their patient interactions.
Thrifters find nirvana at Winnetka Congregational Church Rummage Sale
People traveled from all over the country to the Winnetka Congregational Church Spring Rummage Sale on Thursday for the bargains.
University of Chicago police clear protest encampment
University of Chicago police began clearing an encampment of pro-Palestine demonstrators Tuesday morning on the school's Hyde Park campus.
University of Chicago faculty voice support for Pro-Palestine student encampments
Discussions ended Sunday between student demonstrators and University of Chicago administrators, but a pro-Palestinian encampment has remained on campus for its eighth day.
Chicago police detail arrest of Xavier Tate, accused in murder of Officer Huesca
Chicago police and city leaders on Friday provided new details on what led to the arrest of an Aurora man accused of fatally shooting Officer Luis M. Huesca last month.
Chinese American Museum of Chicago offers engaging blend of history, culture
From historic artifacts to lively exhibits, the Chinese American Museum of Chicago provides a little bit of something for everyone visiting Chinatown.
DePaul students continue encampment in solidarity with Gaza on Lincoln Park campus
DePaul University students announced their plans for the second day of encampment in solidarity with Gaza on Tuesday.