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 (March 28-30)
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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…
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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)
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Things to do in the Chicago area this weekend (March 7-9)
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