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Jackie Kostek

Reporter/Producer @JackieKostek Contact

Jackie Kostek is a reporter/producer for DNAinfo.com Chicago providing daily news video updates.

Jackie joined DNAinfo Chicago from Columbia Journalism School in New York City, where she earned a Master’s in journalism.

After graduation, she spent the summer road tripping with a group of nuns as an assistant producer for a Bill Moyers documentary.

Born and raised just outside of Minneapolis, Jackie graduated from the University of Kansas in 2009 (rock chalk Jayhawk!).

During college, she held an internship with a nightly news show in Sydney, Australia and worked as a director and producer for an on-campus sports show.

Jackie also spent two years teaching Head Start in Washington, D.C., as a Teach For America corps member. As a journalist, she has reported on hot button education issues: co-location, charter schools, school closings and high-stakes testing.

Fun fact: Jackie inherited a love for journalism and broadcast news from her great aunt Dorothy Soper, who hosted her own live cooking show and appeared frequently on the NBC nightly news in Los Angeles in the late ‘50s and ‘60s.

Lincoln Park & Old Town »

August 12, 2014

Baker Esther Lee said the $7, three-slice flights are an opportunity for customers to try new flavors.

Downtown, South Loop & River North »

August 8, 2014

Jackie Kostek and Shamus Toomey shared some of DNAinfo Chicago's stories on Fox Chicago.

Downtown, South Loop & River North »

August 8, 2014

Mark Konkol and Jackie Kostek talk about a new study that may make commuters think.

Lincoln Park & Old Town »

August 7, 2014

Interns from the Museum of Science and Industry performed a live show on their last day of work.

Lincoln Park & Old Town »

August 4, 2014

Artist Chris Knight said he's doubled the prices of his Chicago-themed art as the demand soared.

Lakeview & Wrigleyville »

July 31, 2014

The Lakeview "finishing salon" is offering a Lollapalooza special that includes a free metallic tattoo.

Lincoln Park & Old Town »

July 29, 2014

The dogs of Chicago converge at Montrose dog beach all summer to run, jump and swim.

Lincoln Park & Old Town »

July 28, 2014

The nearly half-century old Western wear shop in West Town has more than 8,000 cowboy boots for sale.