Posted by chicagomedia.org on May 08, 2009 at 12:36:21:
Marcus Leshock Joins WGN As Feature Reporter
By Staff
TVNEWSDAY, May 7 2009, 7:21 PM ET
Marcus Leshock joins Tribune's CW affiliate WGN Chicago as feature reporter effective May 11, according to Greg Caputo, WGN news director.
"Marcus will bring his unique 'feature-based eye' to WGN News," said Caputo. "His lifestyle reports will focus on all things pop culture including social media, off-the-beaten-path locales and current events."
Leshock will also blog daily at wgntv.com. Viewers can "friend" Leshock on FaceBook, watch Leshock on YouTube: youtube.com/mjleshock and follow Leshock on Twitter at twitter.com/marcusleshock.
For the past five years, Leshock had been a feature reporter with CLTV Chicago, hosting Metromix on CLTV, a local entertainment and lifestyle program.
A native of Schaumburg, Illinois, Leshock holds a BA and MA in communication from Northern Illinois University.