Gabe Ferris
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
NW Indiana residents turn to newly opened FEMA center as some report denied insurance claims
Many residents are still reeling from the damage the Aug. 11 storms left behind, and they are struggling to file insurance claims. A FEMA disaster center is helping residents navigate the process of potentially receiving financial assistance.
Coach wanted for sex abuse of 12-year-old softball player may have left state: Vernon Hills police
North suburban police are searching for a coach accused of sexually abusing a 12-year-old softball player. Investigators said he may have left the state.
Storm recovery continues in Lake Station and Gary, Indiana more than 2 weeks after severe weather
Residents in northwest Indiana communities are turning their attention to cleanup efforts following the Aug. 11 storm, with debris piles continuing to grow.
Chicago immigration judge orders removal of 6 kids as green card applications remain pending
Six children were ordered removed Wednesday by a federal immigration judge in Chicago.
Power restored for most NW Indiana residents after 2 weeks in dark; more storms possible Wednesday
NIPSCO has restored power for nearly all northwest Indiana customers on Tuesday, two weeks after storms tore through the area. More storms are possible Wednesday.
Chicago's Ukrainian-Americans celebrate Ukraine's Independence Day amid Russia's ongoing war
Chicago's Ukrainian community gathered Saturday night to celebrate Ukraine's Independence Day ahead of the official holiday. The event in the city's Ukrainian Village featured traditional music, food, and games.
Class-action lawsuit filed against NIPSCO as storm power outages continue in NW Indiana
A class-action lawsuit against NIPSCO claims the utility company inadequately performed vegetation management in and around power lines, and that fallen trees led to power outages that impacted people's lives in northwest Indiana.
Northwest Indiana residents grow frustrated as power outages stretch beyond a week after storms
Frustration is mounting across northwest Indiana for residents who remain without electricity more than a week after severe storms. Power lines were down in Schererville on Thursday, causing even power outages in the region.
Power restoration in NW Indiana could take until next week, NIPSCO says
Eight days after a historic storm in Northwest Indiana, tens of thousands of customers remain without power, according to Northern Indiana Public Service Company leaders in Gary.
NW Indiana power outages expected until next Tuesday, 2 weeks after 8 tornadoes hit Chicago area
NIPSCO now estimates customers in Munster and Highland will not have electricity until next Tuesday, two weeks after the storms.