Gabe Ferris
Gabe Ferris joined Eyewitness News as a general assignment reporter in August 2026. He came to ABC7 Chicago by way of Fresno, California, where he covered local politics as KFSN-TV's City Hall and courts reporter, focusing on public accountability, breaking news and the region's biggest court cases.

Before his time in California, Ferris worked in the ABC News Washington, D.C. bureau, where he covered Congress, the Biden administration and D.C. federal court. His reporting included extensive coverage of Congressman George Santos and Kevin McCarthy's tenure as House speaker.

Ferris holds a degree in broadcast journalism from American University and is a member of the Society of Professional Journalists.

A native of central Maine, Gabe is excited to call Chicago home and begin his next chapter in the Midwest. When he is not chasing a story, he enjoys cycling, traveling and everything to do with aviation.

Gabe's Stories
Surveillance video of 18-year-old's death at CA McDonald's shown in court hearing
A teenage girl is accused of being the getaway driver in the shooting death of 18-year-old Caleb Quick.
Driver turns himself in following crash that killed mother, son in California, police say
The mother and her son were driving home from an Easter celebration with family when they lost their lives.
ABC's Juju Chang uncovers exclusive new details about California woman's murder
An all-new 20/20 reveals never-before-seen evidence in a chilling cold case that disturbed Central California for decades.
Sen. Padilla chokes up on Senate floor recounting being handcuffed at Noem news conference
Sen. Alex Padilla became emotional as he spoke on the Senate floor about being forcibly removed from Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's news conference.
Son sentenced for mom's murder in California as family says they'll 'erase' him from lives
Investigators say a blade was still inside Maria Elias, and a power cord was wrapped around her neck when they arrived.
What is Prop 2? The California measure looking to borrow money to repair schools, colleges
Voters will decide whether the state should borrow $10 billion to build and repair public schools and community colleges.
4-year-old California boy found safe after spending night alone in wilderness
A 4-year-old boy from Torrance, California was found safe Friday morning after he spent the night in the wilderness in Fresno County, California.