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.
The latest from Joanie Lum
Mike Madigan trial: Government calls first witnesses to testify
The attorney for Michael Madigan’s co-defendant, Mike McClain, revealed on Tuesday how lobbyists curry favor with politicians such as the former Speaker of the Illinois House.
2024 Election: Early voting expands in Chicago
Expanded early voting begins for Chicago area residents today with just over two weeks left until Election Day.
Drive-by shooting near CTA station leaves 1 dead
A man was shot and killed while standing outside a CTA Red Line station Sunday night in the Rogers Park neighborhood.
Gage Park High School pumps up the energy for Orange Friday
The Orange Friday Pep Rally featured Chicago's Gage Park High School, home of the Owls.
Tinley Park rallies for Hurricane Helene victims
The village of Tinley Park organized a Hurricane Helene Relief Drive and will deliver much needed supplies to a distribution center in eastern Tennessee.
Chicago high school senior gets $5,000 surprise grant for exemplary service
Brother Rice High School focused on community service and academic achievement this Columbus Day.
2 killed in crash on Chicago's South Side after driver runs red light
Two people were killed in a car crash on Chicago's South Side early Monday morning after a driver ran a red light.
Highland High School brings the Trojan energy for Orange Friday
This week's Orange Friday pep rally featured Highland High School in Indiana, home of the Trojans.
Michael Madigan trial: Potential jurors questioned about possible biases
Many in the jury pool are already familiar with Michael Madigan’s name, which has prompted careful questioning about any potential bias.
Michael Madigan trial: Prospective jurors questioned on political opinions
Jury selection is underway for the corruption trial of Michael Madigan, with prospective jurors being questioned about their history in Chicago, associations and political opinions.