Diane Pathieu
Prior to joining the ABC 7 team, Diane was a reporter/anchor at WTMJ4 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She reported for their morning show, "Live at Daybreak" and also served as anchor of "Live at Noon."
Diane got her start at KFXB-TV in Dubuque, Iowa after graduating Columbia College Chicago in 2001, and has worked at various stations in the Midwest over the years. She even dabbled in radio, both on-air and behind the scenes!
Diane is a native Chicagoan, born and raised in Rogers Park. She is a first-generation American; her family comes from Lebanon and Syria, and they are all fluent in the Assyrian language. Diane is happy to be back home and looks forward to helping serve her community.
Diane is happily married, and in the process of turning her Cheesehead husband into an honorary Chicago sports fan!
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Diane's Stories
Diane Pathieu's Weekender Report
Diane Pathieu takes a look at what's going on in the city and suburbs.
Festival Friday with Diane Pathieu
Each week, we list some events you can attend over the weekend.
Final phase of Kennedy Expressway construction, closures begin Monday, IDOT says
Lane closures will start Monday evening on the Kennedy Expressway, IDOT said. The final phase of the construction project is expect to last until Fall 2025.
Video shows semi fiery crash on EB I-290 near Elmhurst
Video shows a car lodged under a semi in the west suburbs on Thursday morning.
Final day for 2025 Chicago Auto Show at McCormick Place
Monday is the final day of the 2025 Chicago Auto Show.
Chicago Auto Show 2025 rolls into final weekend at McCormick Place
It's the final weekend to check out the 2025 Chicago Auto Show.
Funeral home damaged by fire in South Austin, video shows
Video captured by Chopper 7 shows the damage left after a fire at a West Side funeral home.
Rivian at Chicago Auto Show for 1st time, along with new Overlanding exhibit
The 117th edition of the Chicago Auto Show is here with hundreds of vehicles for all types of drivers and a fan favorite! The Subaru puppies are back!
1 injured in rollover crash on IB Eisenhower Expy. near Lawndale, Illinois State Police say
One person was injured in a rollover crash on the Eisenhower Expressway on Tuesday morning.
Stolen Amazon vehicle involved in 1 of 2 fatal crashes on I-57 near Markham, state police say
A stolen Amazon vehicle was involved in one of two fatal crashes overnight on I-57 in Chicago's south suburbs, Illinois State Police said.