Jessica D'Onofrio joins WLS-Channel 7 on Aug. 30, as the station's newest general assignment reporter. Previously, D'Onofrio was a lead reporter for WKMG-TV, the CBS affiliate in Orlando, Fla.
D'Onofrio has a master's degree from Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism, and got her undergrad degree at the University of Michigan. "Jessica has carved out a reputation as an aggressive reporter who has garnered numerous exclusives," said WLS news director Jennifer Graves, adding "we're delighted this talented journalist is joining the ABC 7 news team and getting the chance to work as a reporter in her hometown."
Lewis Lazare has written the Media Mix column for the Chicago Sun-Times for the past seven and a half years.
Jessica is not only a great reporter, but a terrific person. While she loved Orlando, I know her dream has always been to go back home. I am thrilled to see her getting that opportunity!
Jessica--I WONDERED WHAT HAPPENED TO YOU IN ORLANDO!I HOPE YOU ARE HAPPY WITH YOUR MOVE !YOU WERE DOING SO WELL HEAR!! I HOPE VINCENT ,YOUR BROTHER IS WELL!KIND OF WORRIED ABOUT HIM!I SAW HIM ON THE LAST SHOW PROMOTING THE NEW PEOPLE THEY WANTED ON CRIMINAL INTENT &HE HAS GAINED TOOMUCH WEIGHT!I HOPE HE,S UNDER A DOCTORS CARE!YOU CAN EASILY GET TYPE 2 DIABETICS!MY BEST TO HIM TOO!THE NEW SHOW DID NOT GO -CAN,T REPLACE VINCENT & KATE -THEY WERE THE SHOW !!!!!GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU!STILL WATCH RERUNS ON 65 EVERY MONDAY NIGHT (2 HRS.)!! SHERRY