
Dawn Hasbrouck
Dawn Hasbrouck co-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 launched the FOX 32 News at 5, helped to launch the 4 p.m. and is only the second main female anchor on FOX 32 at 9 p.m. in the history of the station.
Hasbrouck has received Emmy Nominations for her anchoring and reporting... and Associated Press and Chicago Headline Club Lisagor awards.
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, where she has continued to serve for decades.
She also serves on Loyola University's Board of Regents.
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 in Harlequins and captain of the cheerleading team. She also studied voice 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
Country Club Hills youth football team headed to nationals — if they can afford the trip
A local football team of kids seven and under is headed to the nationals. They just need a little help to get there.
Chicago woman finds freedom after 30-year battle with fibroids
Doctors say fibroids affect 60% to 80% of women in the United States. In a Fox 32 special report, Dawn Hasbrouck looks at how this common condition is now being taken more seriously and how treatment options have changed.
The surgery that helped one suburban Chicago woman feel whole after breast cancer
In a Fox 32 special report, Dawn Hasbrouck takes a look at a procedure one Chicago area hospital is offering that not only helps preserve the patient's breast but her sense of self too.
This Chicago classroom looks like a hospital — and that’s the point
Fox 32's Dawn Hasbrouck takes a look at how a Chicago university is helping future medical professionals prepare not to make mistakes.
Teacher claims ICE agents used tear gas near Chicago elementary school
Mayor Brandon Johnson and school officials are responding after a teacher reported seeing ICE agents deploy chemical irritants outside a Chicago elementary school.
Holiday shoppers might benefit from starting early amid fewer sales, experts say
October has just begun, but the countdown to the holidays is already in full swing. Some retailers are even counting down the 100 days to Christmas. Why all the fuss?
'Out of Bounds' series gives survivors of sports abuse a voice — and millions are listening
A new PSA series with the goal of raising awareness about sex abuse in sports is going viral. It’s called "Out of Bounds" and its viewer engagement has been off the chart since launching six weeks ago.
Holiday travel costs are rising but deals are still out there, experts say
In a Fox 32 special report, Dawn Hasbrouck looks at how to save some time and money when planning that holiday trip.
Millions turn to ‘buy now, pay later’ — but is it really saving you money?
At first glance, a "buy now - pay later" finance plan may seem like a good idea to consumers. How good is it?
Early holiday shopping may help beat tariff-driven price hikes, experts say
For early-bird shoppers, now may be the best time to start holiday shopping.









