Marisa Rodriguez

chicago, illinois, united states

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Marisa is a journalist and digital manager with 18 years of experience at WGN-TV in Chicago working on the No. 1 rated morning show, WGN Morning News. She’s worked historic events such as four presidential elections, NATO summit in Chicago, Blackhawks’ Stanley Cup wins in 2013 and 2015, local mayoral elections and the Chicago Cubs 2016 World Series win. Marisa has been nominated for two Emmy Awards.

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Linda Brown: Missing Chicago Public Schools teacher's car found, family says

CHICAGO — The vehicle of a missing Chicago Public Schools (CPS) teacher has been found. According to family members, Linda Brown’s 2021 blue Honda Civic with the Illinois license plate No. CX57470 has been located. Family and police have not said where th... See more

newsnationnow.com•Marisa Rodriguez•Jan 8, 2026

Retired teacher wins $250,000 jackpot with accidental iLottery purchase

JOHNSTON CITY, Ill. (WGN) — A woman in southern Illinois won big off an accidental iLottery purchase. Holly, of Johnston City, won a $250,000 FastPlay jackpot on the Illinois Lottery’s $20 Magnificent Multiplier. The lucky player said she bought the winni... See more

newsnationnow.com•Marisa Rodriguez•Dec 30, 2025

The National Weather Service investigates tornado reports in central Illinois

PONTIAC, Ill. — Severe storms caused serious damage in central Illinois over the weekend. Damage was reported to several homes, roofs and trees in Pontiac, Illinois — just south of Starved Rock. Downed power lines were also reported in the area, leaving m... See more

wgntv.com•Marisa Rodriguez•Dec 29, 2025

CPD: 3 females sought after woman robbed at knifepoint on CTA train

CHICAGO — Police are searching for three females in connection to an armed robbery on a CTA train on the city’s Near North Side. According to a community alert, a 25-year-old woman was robbed at knifepoint while on a CTA Red Line train around 3:30 p.m. Mo... See more

wgntv.com•Marisa Rodriguez•Dec 23, 2025

Third suspect charged in brutal CTA bus attack on 62-year-old man

(Video above is from previous story) CHICAGO — A third person has been charged in the beating of a 62-year-old man aboard a CTA bus on the city’s West Side. Lyndale Roberts Jr., 18 of Chicago, has been charged with one felony count of aggravated battery c... See more

wgntv.com•Marisa Rodriguez•Dec 23, 2025

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Bachelor Of Arts, Journalism at Columbia College ChicagoGraduated: 2006

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Linda Brown: Missing Chicago Public Schools teacher's car found, family says

Retired teacher wins $250,000 jackpot with accidental iLottery purchase

The National Weather Service investigates tornado reports in central Illinois

CPD: 3 females sought after woman robbed at knifepoint on CTA train

Third suspect charged in brutal CTA bus attack on 62-year-old man

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Linda Brown: Missing Chicago Public Schools teacher's car found, family says

Retired teacher wins $250,000 jackpot with accidental iLottery purchase

The National Weather Service investigates tornado reports in central Illinois

CPD: 3 females sought after woman robbed at knifepoint on CTA train

Third suspect charged in brutal CTA bus attack on 62-year-old man

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