Jessica D'Onofrio
She reports for ABC7's Morning Show and has covered a wide range of stories including the Chicago teacher's strike in 2012, the NATO Summit and the Drew Peterson trial.
D'Onofrio came to ABC 7 Chicago from CBS affiliate WKMG-TV in Orlando, Florida, where she reported for the station's 11 pm newscast and served as a fill-in anchor. Her exclusive reporting and insider's knowledge on the Casey Anthony story led to national appearances on the CBS Early Show, CNN, The Nancy Grace Show and Larry King.
D'Onofrio also worked in Indianapolis at FOX affiliate WXIN-TV where she was both a reporter and fill-in anchor from 2003-2005. Prior to that, she spent two years as a bureau chief and fill-in anchor for WHOI-TV in Peoria-Bloomington-Normal in Central Illinois.
A native Chicagoan, D'Onofrio attended high school at the Latin School of Chicago. She's a graduate of the University of Michigan and has a master's degree from Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism.
When not working, she enjoys catching a Zumba class, cooking and spending time with family.
She is married and lives downtown.
Jessica's Stories
Donald Trump appearance at NABJ convention in Chicago draws protests as he insults journalists
Former President Donald Trump's appearance at the National Association of Black Journalists convention in Chicago drew protesters amid his contentious panel moderated by ABC's Rachel Scott.
El Chapo's son Joaquin Guzman Lopez pleads not guilty in Chicago court after El Mayo arrest in Texas
El Chapo's son Joaquin Guzman Lopez appeared in court Tuesday in Chicago to face federal drug trafficking charges.
Venezuela election: Nicolas Maduro claims victory as Venezuelans in Chicago watch closely
Venezuela's electoral authorities have declared President Nicolas Maduro the winner in Sunday's presidential election, but the opposition is also claiming victory in the race.
2 smoke shops burglarized in Lincoln Park; Mr. Vape hit 2nd time in a month, Chicago police say
Video shows as the burglars break the glass with sledgehammers and ransack the business on Monday morning.
Schaumburg shooting suspect claimed to receive messages from outer space, prosecutors say
The man charged in the Schaumburg shooting of a tree trimmer appeared in court Friday.
Chicago Board of Education votes to approve CPS budget; CTU holds rally against it
The Chicago Board of Education voted to approve the 2025 fiscal-year budget Thursday. The Chicago Teachers Union held a rally against it.
DNC Rules Committee formalizes nomination process
The Rules Committee for the Democratic National Convention met Wednesday to formalize the nomination process for the presidential nominee.
Chicago police investigating smash-and-grab burglary at Lincoln Park vape shop | VIDEO
Four burglars smashed into a Lincoln Park vape shop Tuesday morning, Chicago police said.
4 pedestrians, CPD squad car hit by stolen vehicle fleeing stop on SW Side, Chicago police say
Four pedestrians and a CPD squad car were hit by a stolen vehicle in the Brighton Park neighborhood Monday night, Chicago police said.
USPS letter carriers hold rally after postal worker killed in Chicago shooting
Letter carriers are calling for more protection on the job following the shocking murder of a Chicago postal worker.