LeeAnn Trotter is a feature reporter covering Arts and Culture and events happening around the Chicago area. She's also a regular contributor to NBC 5’s "Making a Difference" segments.
The Chicago native joined NBC 5 in December 2005 after working at CLTV for eight years. There, she anchored the weekend news and hosted the award-winning entertainment show, "Metromix: The TV Show," which earned her a local Emmy and several nominations for Best On Camera Performance.
Prior to working at CLTV, she was the News and Public Affairs Director at WUSN-FM, where she reported news on the morning show and hosted, "Chicago Up Close," a weekly public affairs show. She also worked briefly at Fox News and WGN Radio. LeeAnn began her broadcasting career at WBBM Newsradio 780, where she held numerous positions, including production manager and traffic reporter.
LeeAnn graduated from the University of Illinois at Champaign with a degree in Broadcast Journalism, and attended high school at the Latin School of Chicago.
E-mail LeeAnn at LeeAnn.Trotter@nbcuni.com
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Things to do around the Chicago area: Dec. 6-8
The first full weekend of December features plenty of activities around the Chicago area
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Things to do in Chicago area this weekend: Nov. 15 – Nov. 17
Holiday activities swing into high gear this weekend in the Chicago area, with tree lightings, light displays, concerts and a vintage market.
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Legendary Chicago singer-songwriter Ella Jenkins passes away at 100
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Things to do in Chicago area this weekend: Nov. 8-Nov. 10
The Chicago area offers plenty of comedy, films and concerts to enjoy this weekend, as well as a toy fair for the kids.
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Why this week's episode of ‘Chicago PD' was particularly special for one of the show's biggest stars
This week’s episode of “Chicago PD” was particularly special for one of the hit show’s biggest stars.
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Things to do in Chicago area this weekend: Oct. 25-27
Plenty of spooky events are in store ahead of Halloween in Chicago and the suburbs, plus Will Ferrell and Sting come to town
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Things to do in Chicago area this weekend: Oct. 11-13
From fashion to fright to plenty of concerts, it’s a jam-packed weekend in the Chicago area.
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Things to do this weekend in Chicago area: Oct. 4-6
There are plenty of ways to enjoy fall this weekend in Chicago and the suburbs, including apple and pumpkin festivals and Halloween-related events
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Things to do in Chicago this weekend: Sept. 27-29
From Oktoberfest Chicago and Chicago Gourmet to the Hyde Park Jazz Festival and the Chicago Salsa Festival, there’s plenty of outdoor fun and music this weekend in and around Chicago.
