Eric Horng
Horng came to ABC 7 Chicago with a wealth of experience and an outstanding reputation as an ABC News correspondent for "World News," "Nightline," and "Good Morning America," and was also a regular fill-in anchor for early morning programs "World News Now" and "America This Morning."
During his time with ABC News, Horng covered numerous major stories including the 2008 Northern Illinois University shooting, 2007 Minneapolis bridge collapse, Terri Schiavo legal battle in Florida and the Michael Jackson criminal trial in California. In 2005, Horng filed live reports from Louisiana during and after Hurricane Katrina made landfall. On election night in 2008, he filed reports from Chicago's Grant Park, the site of President Obama's victory speech.
Before joining ABC News in 2003, Horng was a correspondent for CNN. He was based in Atlanta from 1998 to 2000 and Los Angeles from 2000 to 2003. At CNN, he reported on several high-profile stories, including the Elizabeth Smart kidnapping case, the Shuttle Columbia disaster, the Elian Gonzalez custody fight and the Academy Awards.
Horng was born in Chicago and raised in suburban Darien and Northbrook. He is an honors graduate of Glenbrook North High School and graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with Bronze Tablet honors which recognize the top three-percent of college graduating classes. Horng is an avid Chicago sports fan.
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Chicago consumers react to potential cyclosporiasis outbreak source linked to Taco Bell ID'd by FDA
At a Taco Bell restaurant in Chicago's Loop, some customers said they are reconsidering their orders amid warnings tied to a cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to shredded iceberg lettuce from Mexico supplied by Taylor Farms to some Taco Bell locations.
Chicago ranks as worst air quality for major cities worldwide, wildfire smoke impacts outdoor events
Data shows Chicago was ranked as having the worst air quality levels for major cities worldwide on Thursday as the alert for hazardous Canadian wildfire smoke impacted many outdoor events in the area.
Chicago vigil responds to ICE shooting deaths, renewed traffic stop policy
The reversal of a temporary pause on ICE-related traffic stops is drawing anger and determination from some Chicago residents, who gathered in Little Village for a candlelight vigil following two fatal shootings involving immigration enforcement operations.
Whiting drops BP as Pierogi Fest sponsor, will fundraise for locked-out refinery workers
The Whiting-Robertsdale Chamber of Commerce has returned a sponsorship donation from BP Refinery for this month's Pierogi Fest and plans to raise money for locked-out refinery workers during the event.
Child among 5 critically injured in Dan Ryan Expressway crash on South Side: Chicago fire officials
A child was among five people who were critically injured in a multi-vehicle crash on the Dan Ryan Expressway on the city's South Side, officials said.
Chicago brothers recount rescuing people from water during deadly Geneva Lake storm
Community Unit School District 200 in Wheaton confirmed that at least two of the children who died Friday were students in the district.
Suspect charged with hate crime, arson for burning cross in Grant Park, Chicago police say
A 21-year-old suspect is now facing charges, including multiple counts of hate crime and arson, for burning a cross in Grant Park last week, Chicago police said.
US Secret Service prepares to secure Obama Presidential Center Opening Ceremony
A comprehensive security plan is in place for Thursday's opening ceremony at the Obama Presidential Center.
Two people, including one shot by CPD officer, seriously injured in Uptown
Two people, including one shot by a Chicago police officer, were seriously injured on the city's North Side on Monday evening.
Woman sexually assaulted, robbed while jogging in Chicago park, police say
A woman was sexually assaulted and robbed at Rainbow Park in the city's South Chicago neighborhood over the weekend, Chicago police said.