Lisa Vucsko (Bastin)

During her time as a T-Bolt, Lisa Vucsko played on the volleyball, basketball, and Powder Puff football teams. She carried those experiences as a fair competitor and team player into her successful career in journalism. Lisa has been the Assistant News Director/Managing Editor of WFLD-Fox Chicago for 14 years. She started there as a field producer shortly after graduating from University of Illinois. In her quest to get the news on her station first, she is always fair and devoted to accuracy. She goes the extra mile to do the research, find a reporter who will tell the story the right way, and give the assignment. Lisa is dialed in 24/7 and has a natural nose for news. Lisa has planned and led news coverage for major events in Chicago including election nights, World Series games, Stanley Cup coverage and celebrations for nearly 2 decades. She is the winner of several awards through her work at WFLD Fox Chicago – including a Peabody Award, Edward R. Murrow award and several Emmys.