Dawn Hasbrouck
Dawn Hasbrouck anchors FOX 32 News at 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Born and raised in the city of Chicago, Hasbrouck is happy to be home, covering news where she grew up.
She has received an Associated Press award for Best Hard News Feature… and an Emmy nomination for her reporting.
Prior to joining FOX 32, she spent three years as an Emmy-nominated anchor and reporter for WBZ-TV (CBS) in Boston, Massachusetts. While in Boston, Hasbrouck was honored by the Boston Business Journal and named to its "Top 40 under 40" list. The award is designed to recognize Greater Boston's next generation of successful leaders who are under 40 years old. Honorees are chosen based on their career accomplishments and their involvement in the community.
Previously, Hasbrouck was the morning and noon anchor for WFSB-TV (CBS) in Hartford, Connecticut, where she was also the medical reporter. Before that, she held anchor positions at WITI-TV (FOX) in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and WTGS/WJCL-TV (FOX/ABC) in Savannah, Georgia. She also reported for WKYT-TV (CBS) in Lexington, Kentucky and WHO Newsradio in Des Moines, Iowa through the Medill News Service at Northwestern.
Hasbrouck is a graduate of Duke University with a Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy and a certificate in Film and Video Production. While at Duke, she studied at the Cinema Television School at the University of Southern California. She received her Masters of Science in Journalism from Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism. She was inducted into Northwestern University's "Council of 100," a group of the institution's top female graduates.
Hasbrouck is also a graduate of St. Ignatius College Prep in Chicago, where she was on the tennis and track teams, and active in musical theater and captain of the cheerleading team. She was also a young voice student at Merit School of Music and Sherwood Conservatory of Music in Chicago.
Hasbrouck is an accomplished performer, having studied opera for nine years, and she enjoys fine arts almost as much as she enjoys community service.
Hasbrouck has two young sons and lives in Chicago.
The latest from Dawn Hasbrouck
Student loan repayment: Strategies for graduates facing the financial clock
The clock has run out - for now - and it’s time for millions of college graduates to pay up. Their first student loan payment in about three years is due Oct. 1. That’s because the government no longer has them on hold due to the pandemic.
Thrift like a pro: Experts share their top tips for scoring deals on secondhand gems
What's old is new again. Thrifting is a trend that is not going out of style any time soon. Now, there are more ways than ever to bring a secondhand gem into your home.
Ace back to school shopping with these money-saving browser tools
Believe it or not, the start of the new school year is just around the corner. In a special FOX 32 money saver report, we take a look at the A-B-C's of back to school shopping.
Amazon Prime Day and competitors' sales battle for your bucks: How to spot the best deals
The battle for your bucks kicks in to high gear Tuesday. That’s when this year’s Amazon Prime Day begins, and their competitor’s own special sales are not far behind. In a special money saver report, we got some tips on how to tell if it’s a deal or no deal.
Memorial Day Sales: Consumer experts reveal what not to buy during holiday weekend
Even though Black Friday is still six months away, retailers are ready for you to do some heavy-duty shopping over the next few weeks. In a FOX 32 Money Saver special report, Dawn Hasbrouck takes a look at how to make the most of all those Memorial Day sales.
Local experts weigh in on new dating trends in Chicago
Spring has officially arrived, which means love is in the air and Chicago's dating scene is about to kick into high gear. In a FOX 32 special report, Dawn Hasbrouck checks in with a couple of local experts to find out what you can expect before diving in.
Celebrities, special guests celebrate new Boys and Girls Club opening in South Elgin
The Boys and Girls Club marked its 5000th opening Thursday, and boys and girls brought in some star power to do it.
'We look fancy': Chicago teacher helps students dress for success with 'Tie Tuesday'
A South Side grade school teacher is helping his students dress for success, and it all started with something he learned when he was little: how to tie a tie.
Tips on how to protect your pocketbook after holiday spending
For many of us, our finances just took a hit because of the holidays, and we may be in for another one with the possibility of a recession looming. In tonight’s Money Saver Report, Dawn Hasbrouck takes a look at what you can do to help protect your pocketbook.
Black Friday 2022: How to tell if that deal is really a steal
Black Friday is just over two weeks away, so get ready to be bombarded by one big sale after another. In a FOX 32 special Money Saver report, we have some tips on how to tell if that Black Friday deal really is one.