Linda Yu is an American journalist known for working as a news anchor at WLS-TV (ABC 7 Chicago).
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Breakthrough:Became the first Asian-American broadcast journalist in Chicago news history at WMAQ-TV in 1979
10 Quick Facts About Linda Yu
- Full Name: Linda Yu
- Nationality: American
- Profession: News anchor and journalist
- Known For: News Anchor / Newscaster and Journalist
- Place of Birth: Xian
- Birth Year: 1946
- Gender: Female
- Beats: Politics / Government
- Media Level: Regional
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M
Linda Yu Age
Linda Yu is about 80 years old as of 2026. Linda Yu was born in 1946.
Education
She attended University of Southern California, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism.
- University of Southern California
- Qualification: Bachelor of Arts
- Field of Study: Journalism
Career & Work
Linda Yu's career includes news and reporting roles with WLS-TV (ABC 7 Chicago), a television station and WMAQ-TV-TV.
Organization: WLS-TV (ABC 7 Chicago)
Role: News Anchor
Period: 1984–2016
Details: Chicago · Co-anchored top-rated afternoon and evening news broadcasts for over three decades.
Organization: WMAQ-TV-TV
Role: News Anchor and Reporter
Period: 1979–1984
Details: Chicago · Served as a prominent anchor, becoming the first Asian-American broadcast journalist in Chicago news history.
Rise to Fame
Linda Yu gained public attention through the first Asian-American broadcast journalist in Chicago news history at WMAQ-TV.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Linda Yu
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: News anchor and journalist
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: Asian
Birth & Background
- Birth Year: 1946
- Place of Birth: Xian
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
