Leslie Moreno
Leslie Moreno is an Emmy Award–winning journalist and proud first-generation Mexican American from Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood. A Columbia College Chicago graduate, she is honored to report in the city that raised her—calling it a full-circle moment and a dream come true.
Leslie began her career in Lima, Ohio, where she covered the devastating impact of the opioid epidemic. She then moved to Springfield, Illinois, anchoring and reporting on state politics. From there, she headed to North Carolina, covering the COVID-19 pandemic, conditions inside nursing homes, and multiple hurricanes. Most recently, she reported in Washington, D.C., where she covered the presidential election, major national stories, and the tragic plane crash in January that claimed dozens of lives. Her housing coverage in D.C. led to critical repairs for families after holding government officials accountable.
Leslie believes deeply in the power and responsibility of journalism. She is driven by a commitment to serve her community, telling stories that matter and representing voices from all walks of life.
When she’s not reporting, Leslie enjoys traveling, discovering new coffee shops and spending time with her family and her dogs.
The latest from Leslie Moreno
Chicago offers support to families affected by South Side funeral home investigation
Chicago hosted a resource event Friday for families affected by the discovery of 55 decomposing bodies at a South Side funeral home as questions remain about their loved ones' remains.
Chicago launches public safety technology pilot two years after ShotSpotter ended
Chicago is preparing to launch a new public safety technology pilot program, two years after the city discontinued ShotSpotter.
Blue Island District 130 faces continued complaints over school conditions
Parents, students and staff in Blue Island School District 130 continue to raise concerns about unsanitary conditions in schools following the summer layoffs of about 30 union custodians.
Little Village mass shooting: 3 victims were members of New Life Centers
Three members of a Chicago organization dedicated to helping young people and families were wounded in a mass shooting in Little Village last Friday.
St. Rita senior killed in 2009 Chicago shooting; family still seeks answers
A Chicago family is still searching for answers nearly 18 years after David Hresil was killed on his way home from St. Rita of Cascia High School.
Little Village leaders sound alarm after string of shootings
Little Village leaders are demanding action after three recent shootings, including the killing of 22-year-old Abbygail Somoza and a drive-by that wounded four people.
Water-contaminated gas at Chicago gas station leaves six customers with vehicle problems
A fuel mix-up at a gas station on Chicago’s South Side left six customers dealing with vehicle problems, according to the station’s owner.
Family urges witnesses to come forward after 22-year-old woman killed in Little Village
The family of a 22-year-old woman fatally shot outside her Little Village home is demanding answers, speaking publicly for the first time about their loss and frustration that no one has been arrested.
Bolingbrook family asks for help finding driver after $60K crash, totaled SUV
A Bolingbrook family is asking for the public’s help identifying a driver who crashed into their home and took off, leaving behind more than $60,000 in damage.
Surveillance video captures shootout behind Pilsen taco restaurant
A shootout in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood was captured on surveillance video, showing two groups appearing to fire shots at each other behind a taco restaurant.