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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Xavier Mortimer brings illusionist show to Chicago
Social media sensation and illusionist Xavier Mortimer is bringing his magic show to Chicago
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Things to do in Chicago this weekend (March 21-23)
Xavier Mortimer: Master of Magic WHAT: Xavier Mortimer, the French illusionist who once starred on America’s Got Talent and has captivated millions of fans on social media, brings his Master of Magic show to Chicago. WHERE: CIBC Theatre, 18 W. Monroe St., Chicago, IL WHEN: Friday, March 21 – Sunday, March 23 Tribute to Film Director Paul Schrader WHAT: The…
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Things to do in and around Chicago this weekend (March 14-16)
The final weekend of astronomical winter has arrived, with St. Patrick’s Day festivities headlining activities in around Chicago this coming weekend. Here’s a look: Chicago River Dyeing WHAT: This is the 70th year The Chicago Journeymen Plumber’s Local 130 has dyed the Chicago River green as part of St. Patrick’s Day celebration. WHERE: A quarter mile stretch between Columbus...
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Billy Corgan, Lyric Opera team up for 30th anniversary of Smashing Pumpkins' most successful album
Lyric Opera of Chicago has commissioned work from two Chicago icons for its upcoming 2025-2026 season.
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Things to do in the Chicago area this weekend (March 7-9)
As warmer weather awaits on the other side of the upcoming weekend, here’s a look at activities and events both indoors and outdoors happening this weekend in the Chicago area.
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Things to do in Chicago area this weekend: Jan. 31-Feb. 2
Celebrating Groundhog Day, Chinese New Year and West Suburban Restaurant Week, among other things to do in Chicago and the suburbs this weekend.
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Things to do in the Chicago area this weekend: Jan. 24-26
Major dining deals, monster trucks, and Disney on Ice are among the many options of things to do in the Chicago area this weekend.
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Things to do in the Chicago area this weekend (Dec. 20 – Dec. 22)
Plenty of activities remain available to celebrate the holiday season this weekend
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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.
