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LeeAnn Trotter Biography
LeeAnn Trotter is an American journalist who recently worked as a feature reporter for WMAQ NBC 5 Chicago. She came to NBC 5 Chicago in December 2005, after spending 8 years at CLTV.
LeeAnn Trotter Height
Trotter stands at a rough height of 5 feet and 6 inches.
LeeAnn Trotter Age
Trotter was born on October 17th, but keeps her year of birth away from the limelight; thus, her exact age is unknown. Trotter annually celebrates her birthday on October 17th, as revealed by her late Facebook post on October 18, 2016, captioned, “I just realized I didn’t share my (yesterday-10.17) birthday 🎉 with my instagram family. #mybad. ❤️U❗️”.
Personal Life
LeeAnn Trotter Relatives and Family
Trotter keeps information regarding her family and relatives away from the public eye. However, we will update this information once it’s available to the public.
LeeAnn Trotter Spouse and Children
Trotter was engaged to Jun Mhoon, who, unfortunately, passed away. On June 10, 2025, she shared a photo of her late fiancé, captioning, “Happy Birthday to my late fiancé Jun Mhoon! I’m sure he is partying in Heaven. 🎂🥳🎉 Love you!!😘.” Prior to his death, he served as the principal at Aggregator Digital Technology Media. He studied Music Business at Columbia College Chicago and studied Jazz at Berklee College of Music.
LeeAnn Trotter Education
Trotter received her diploma from The Latin School of Chicago before enrolling at the University of Illinois at Champaign. After finishing her undergraduate studies, she graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism.
Professional Life
LeeAnn Trotter Career
Trotter worked as a feature reporter for WMAQ NBC 5 Chicago. In this role, she provides coverage for Arts and Culture and events occurring around the Chicago region. Also, she regularly contributes to NBC 5’s “Making a Difference” segments. Before joining NBC 5, she spent 8 years at CLTV. While at CLTV, she worked as a weekend news anchor and host of “Metromix: The TV Show,” an award-winning entertainment show. The show won her a local Emmy and a couple of nominations for Best On Camera Performance.
Prior to working at CLTV, Trotter served as the news and public affairs director at WUSN-FM. There, she reported news on the morning show and hosted a weekly public affairs show, “Chicago Up Close.” Also, she briefly served Fox News and WGN Radio. She kick-started her career at WBBM Newsradio 780. There, she wore many hats, from production manager to traffic reporter.
LeeAnn Trotter Net Worth
Trotter has garnered a net worth ranging from $1 million to $6 million during her successful career as a journalist.
LeeAnn Trotter Salary
Trotter receives an approximate annual salary of $110 000, which she earns working as a feature reporter for WMAQ NBC 5 Chicago.
Is LeeAnn Trotter Still At NBC 5 Chicago
No, Trotter is no longer with NBC 5 Chicago. She officially retired and signed off from the station on December 31, 2025, after exactly 20 years with the network. She shared news of her departure on her official Facebook page, describing the move as a “new chapter” and thanking her colleagues for the memories. Despite leaving NBC 5, she continues to share and endorse local cultural events, such as Black History Month programming at the Field Museum and exhibitions at the Museum of Science and Industry.
At WMAQ NBC 5 Chicago, Trotter worked alongside her fellow anchors, reporters, and meteorologists, such as;
- Mike Berman
- Jeff Blanzy
- Marion Brooks
- Chuck Goudie
- Bennett Haeberle
- Cortney Hall
- Kevin Jeanes
- Alex Maragos
- Kye Martin
LeeAnn Trotter Social Media
Trotter has active social media platforms, i.e., Facebook, X(previously Twitter), and Instagram. She has a following of over 9.5K on Facebook, a following of over 2.8K on Instagram, and a following of over 2.5K on X.