Regina Waldroup joined the NBC 5 news team in 2013 as a general assignment reporter.
Regina began her broadcasting career as an intern at NBC 5 for now-retired investigative reporter Renee Ferguson. Regina also has worked at CBS, NBC and Fox news stations in Oregon and New York.
A native of Chicago's south suburbs, Regina is the youngest girl among eight siblings. Regina holds a bachelor's degree in journalism from Roosevelt University and a master's degree in journalism from Columbia College Chicago. Regina also is an adjunct journalism instructor at Columbia College and the College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn. At Columbia, she teaches a course in which students prepare and produce a weekly news program for Chicago cable television.
In her spare time, Regina enjoys traveling, cooking, gardening and caring for her pet turtles. Regina and her husband, David Mendell, are the parents of Maya Anne. They live in Oak Park.
The Latest
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What we know about the death of Officer Krystal Rivera, mistakenly shot by fellow officer
CPD is dealing with a heartbreaking situation, as one of their officers was mistakenly shot and killed by her partner Thursday night.
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Police investigating the death of CPD officer Krystal Rivera
Police say the circumstances leading up to the initial investigatory stop are still under investigation. NBC 5’s Regina Waldroup has the story.
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Chicago middle schooler wins writing contest, headed to national summit
Lee used real experiences growing up in Chicago’s Roseland neighborhood to write her essay.
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Advocates seek release for grandmother detained by ICE
Advocates are now calling for a grandmother to be released by ICE after she was detained during a routine check-in.
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12-year-old Chicago girl wins essay contest, headed to national summit
A Chicago seventh grader has received national honors for her writing. Her essay on violence was selected from 800 submissions from Chicago middle schoolers.
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Suburban woman recovering from dog attack amid animal control issues in Harvey
A suburban mother is recovering after getting mauled by two large dogs. NBC 5’s Regina Waldroup has more on what the city of Harvey is doing to address animal control issues.
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Woman loses foot after being mauled by dogs in suburban Harvey
It was a horrifying scene for a 58-year-old woman as she was dragged up and down a suburban Harvey street while being mauled by a pair of dogs.
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City of Chicago commemorates Memorial Day, honors fallen soldiers
On this Memorial Day weekend, Chicago paused to reflect and pay tribute to those who gave their lives in defense of freedom.
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Chicago Jewish leaders speak about museum attack in Washington D.C.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is facing harsh criticism from a leading Jewish group following the shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers in D.C.
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Take a tour of the Heritage Museum of Asian Art in Chicago's Bridgeport area
NBC 5’s Regina Waldroup takes us inside the Heritage Museum of Asian Art in celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
