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: $375,000-$5,353,000 (Estimated range)
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: $66,000–$288,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $375,000–$5,353,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work
