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Maya Johnson
Maya Johnson
Bureau Chief · Chicago, IL
Maya Johnson is an accomplished journalist with over 15 years of experience in local news. She holds a Master's degree in Journalism from Northwestern University and previously served as the Editor-in-Chief at the Chicago Tribune. Maya is known for her leadership in cultivating impactful community journalism.
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CHICAGO (WGN) — Chef Niema DiGrazia joined the WGN Weekend Morning News to show Chicagoans how she and her staff prepare Bayou Jollof Rice at Niema's West African Caribbean Cuisine. DiGrazia, a Beat Bobby Flay winner, visited WGN on a trip from Shreveport, Louisiana. She and her husband celebrated their four-year wedding anniversary in [...]
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