By: Francie Swidler, Alex Dvorak
According to police, the woman was riding a bicycle when she was struck and killed by a driver, with the vehicle then fleeing the scene.
Francie Swidler is a Digital News Producer at NBC. She focuses on a diverse range of topics including retail, consumer goods, climate change, and food and beverages, with a keen interest in consumer interests and regional news across North America. Francie has been featured in numerous outlets, including NBC 6 Miami, NBC10 Philadelphia, and Telemundo Fresno, among others.
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Francie Swidler's coverage focuses heavily on evolving and breaking local news stories, particularly in crime, weather, and entertainment. She is likely to be most receptive to pitches that offer unique insights or expert commentary related to ongoing or developing local crime incidents, severe weather events impacting the Chicago area, and entertainment events happening within Illinois.
Given her focus on evolving and breaking stories, it would be beneficial to provide timely information such as expert analysis of unfolding criminal cases or detailed forecasts about imminent severe weather occurrences in the Chicago area. If you have expertise in any of these areas with a specific tie-in to Chicago or Illinois, your pitch may align well with Francie’s coverage needs.
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