Linda Yu, one of Chicago’s most respected and well-known broadcasters, co-anchors ABC 7’s top rated 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. newscasts. She joined ABC 7 Chicago in 1984.

In April, 2005, Ms. Yu was inducted into the prestigious “Silver Circle” of legendary Chicago broadcasters. Given by the Chicago/Midwest chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, the Silver Circle award recognizes significant contributions to Chicago broadcasting.

During her career in Chicago, Ms. Yu has earned four local Emmy awards. Most recently, she won an Emmy for her contributions to a half-hour, primetime special examining the impact of the 9-11 attack against America, one year later. In 1987, she received the Emmy for Outstanding Achievement within a Regularly Scheduled News Program, Spot Coverage. In 1982, she won for her coverage of a construction accident in Chicago’s loop, and in 1981, she received the Emmy for a special newscast on the assassination attempt on President Reagan. Yu also was honored with a National Gold Medal from the National Conference of Christians and Jews for her documentary “The Scars of Belfast” in 1984.

Ms. Yu serves on the board of the Juvenile Protective Association, and is the Advisory Board Chairperson for the Chinese American Service League. She is also a co-founder of the Chicago Chapter of the Asian-American Journalists Association.

Born in Xian, China, she moved with her family to Hong Kong when she was two years old. They immigrated to the United States three years later, first to Pennsylvania, then to Indiana, and finally to California.

Ms. Yu graduated from the University of Southern California with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism in 1968. She resides in Chicago with her children.

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