Cheryl V. Jackson serves as a trending reporter for The Indianapolis Star, having joined the newsroom team in 2020. Her role focuses on identifying and covering emerging stories and topics that capture public attention across the Indianapolis metropolitan area.

Before joining The Indianapolis Star, Jackson built substantial experience in journalism with a particular emphasis on business and lifestyle reporting. She previously worked as the restaurant industry reporter for the Chicago Sun-Times, where she covered the dynamic food service sector in one of America's major metropolitan markets.

Jackson's professional background extends beyond her restaurant industry coverage. She has contributed feature stories and business articles to several prominent publications, including the Chicago Tribune, one of the Midwest's most influential newspapers. Additionally, she has written for Specialty Food News, demonstrating her expertise in niche industry reporting.

Her diverse portfolio of work spans multiple aspects of journalism, from breaking news and trending topics to in-depth business analysis and human interest stories. This varied experience has equipped her with the skills necessary to identify and report on the stories that matter most to Indianapolis readers in an ever-changing media landscape.