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 in and around Chicago this weekend (April 11-13)
From C2E2 to Professional Bull Riders and Bolero music, there is a variety of entertainment for you and your family
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Things to do in and around Chicago this weekend (April 11-13)
From C2E2 to Professional Bull Riders and Bolero music, there is a variety of entertainment for you and your family.
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National Public Housing Museum opens in Chicago
The National Public Housing Museum is now open on the near West Side in Little Italy, featuring stories of hope and personal achievement.
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Chicago non-profit apprenticeship program provides employment for students
Non-profit apprenticeship program Xchange Chicago is offering its students guaranteed employment with the idea of spurring neighborhood revitalization.
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Things to do in and around Chicago this weekend (April 4-6)
Tina Fey & Amy Poehler, Robot Block Party and Brooks & Dunn are among the offerings.
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Facets multi-media celebrates 50-year anniversary
Facets multimedia is celebrating 50 years film in Chicago, and the nonprofit behind it has tripled the attendance in the last three years
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Black Ensemble's Jackie Taylor speaks on her theater's history and mission
Jackie Taylor has owned a theater in Chicago’s north side for almost 50 years- and she is still going strong
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Chicago ‘A Cappella' heading out for Illinois tour
Organization dedicated to advancing the art and appreciate of ensemble singing embarks on a tour tomorrow, with shows around the Chicago area
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Things to do in and around Chicago this weekend (March 28-30)
Looking for something to do in Chicago this weekend? Here are 10 ideas of goings-on around the city
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Things to do in and around Chicago this weekend (March 28-30)
Chicago Tattoo Arts Convention WHAT: Villain Arts presents the 15th annual Chicago Tattoo Arts Festival, where you can meet artists, get new ink or just enjoy the sights. WHERE: Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N. River Rd., Rosemont, IL WHEN: Friday, March 28 – Sunday, March 30 SNKRFEST Chicago WHAT: Sneakerheads & enthusiasts buy, sell and trade sneakers and streetwear at…
