Months after a school bus damaged her car, Chicago woman left with $800 in repairs
The owners of one of the cars hit is not only angry, she was left with paying the damage. She is worried for the safety of others.
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Sara Machi is a multi-skilled journalist (MSJ) at CBS News Chicago.
She started at CBS News Chicago in December, 2022 from KSDK in St Louis where she had been an MSJ since 2019.
Sara takes pride in generating lead stories. At KSDK she led a continuing education program in the newsroom.
Prior to St. Louis, Sara was weekend anchor and MSJ at WDBJ in Roanoke, Va., and had similar roles at KTBA in Shreveport, La. and at WOAY in West Virginia.
Sara earned a degree in journalism at the University of Missouri School of Journalism.
An Emmy-nominated journalist, over the years Sara has reported live from presidential inaugurations, immersed herself in local court and crime reporting, and prompted new legislation to keep kids safe.
She joins her sister in Chicago and is exploring the city, often with her dogs Jack and Fitz in tow. She'll happily field your story ideas, restaurant recommendations, and pet photos.
The owners of one of the cars hit is not only angry, she was left with paying the damage. She is worried for the safety of others.
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