A graduate of University of Delaware, Christian Farr joined NBC5 News as a general assignment reporter and fill-in anchor in August of 2009.
He previously worked at WTTW’s “Chicago Tonight” program, as a correspondent for three years.A member of one of Chicago’s famous broadcasting families, his wife, Karen Jordan, anchors weekends at WLS and his father-in-law, Robert Jordan, anchors weekends at WGN.
Prior to joining WTTW, Farr was a weekend anchor and reporter for the FOX affiliate, WTXF in Philadelphia. He began there as a General Assignment Reporter and also anchored morning news. Both the New York State Broadcasters Association and the Ohio Associated Broadcasters Association have also recognized Farr for his outstanding contributions to the field of broadcast journalism. In 2000, he won the E. W. Scripps School of Journalism award for a series on Dangerous Roads in Ohio.