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: Dec. 19 -21
It’s the last weekend before the Christmas holiday and there is no shortage of celebrations in store.
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Things to do in and around Chicago this weekend: Dec. 12-14
Cirque du Soleil’s Christmas show, a haunted holiday pop-up and the Holly Jolly Holiday Market are among the many things to do this weekend.
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Things to do in and around Chicago this weekend: Dec. 12-14
There are plenty of festive events and shows this weekend in and around the Chicago area to keep you busy. NBC Chicago’s LeeAnn Trotter takes a look.
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Things to do in and around Chicago this weekend: Dec. 5-7
Plenty of holiday-related events to celebrate!
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New exhibit at DuSable Black History Museum tells of artists who fled to Paris
A new exhibit opening Saturday at Chicago’s DuSable Black History Museum details the journeys of artists and intellectuals who fled from the U.S. for Paris. NBC Chicago’s LeeAnn Trotter has the story.
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Goodman Theater re-imagines the classic holiday story of ‘A Christmas Carol'
Chicago’s Goodman Theater is presenting “A Christmas Carol” for the 48th year, featuring a host of new and reimagined elements. NBC Chicago’s LeeAnn Trotter takes a look.
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Things to do in and around Chicago this weekend: Nov. 21 – 23
Holiday events kick into high gear starting this weekend. Here’s a look at some of what you can expect Nov. 21-23.
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Formerly incarcerated man aims to redefine jerk seasoning with nonprofit's help
A man who was formerly incarcerated is on a mission to redefine how people think about jerk seasoning with help from nonprofit Inmates to Entrepreneurs. NBC Chicago’s LeeAnn Trotter looks at how they’re Making a Difference.
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Anyone can be a philanthropist, Chicago Foundation for Women says
“Philanthropist,” is a word that often conjures images of the ultra-wealthy. The Chicago Foundation for Women, however, believes anyone can be a philanthropist. NBC Chicago’s LeeAnn Trotter takes a look at how they are Making A Difference.
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Things to do in and around Chicago this weekend: Nov. 14th -16th
Chicago’s weather will be unseasonably warm for at least part of the weekend, giving residents a chance to enjoy outdoor activities under bright sunshine.
