About Samantha

Television news personality, children’s book author & philanthropist
Samantha Chatman is an Emmy Award winning journalist and television news personality for ABC 7 Chicago (WLS-TV). A Chicago native, Samantha always dreamed of coming back to her hometown to deliver important information and stories that matter most to her fellow Chicagoans. Whether it’s through her news segments or social media platforms, Samantha is always connecting with viewers to answer questions and help navigate the public through some of life’s greatest challenges.
Be it hard or lighthearted news, Samantha makes it her mission to engage, understand and deliver the truths of the communities that she serves. For Samantha, this is less of a job, and more of a calling.
