Hosea Sanders
On the programming side, Sanders helps host one of the highest rated local shows in Chicago, the popular New Year's Eve special, "Countdown Chicago", as well as ABC 7's Bud Billiken Parade, the largest African-American parade in the nation. In addition, he is one of the faces of the ABC 7 Great Chicago Blood Drive in partnership with the American Red Cross of Illinois, as well as the station's annual food drive campaign benefitting Greater Chicago Food Depository and the Northern Illinois Food Bank.
Sanders is in constant demand nationally as a public speaker and has received more than 100 awards for community service.
He is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity and has worked at TV stations in Los Angeles, Dallas and Little Rock, Arkansas. He is a member of the National Association of Black Journalists, the Chicago Association of Black Journalists, and the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.
He makes his home in Chicago's West Loop.
Hosea's Stories
Aurora native stars in 'Going Bacharach: The Songs of An Icon' at Chicago's Apollo Theater
"Going Bacharach: The Songs of An Icon" just opened at the Apollo Theater.
Indiana native Kyndal Inskeep fights through vocal issues to make 'American Idol' top 9
"American Idol" is down to the top nine finalists, and one of them is Indiana's own Kyndal Inskeep.
Elmhurst native shares what working with David Byrne is like in River North interactive project
David Byrne's "Theater of the Mind" is packing in crowds in River North for the interactive experience.
'Hamilton' makes triumphant return to Chicago
There's an encore run of "Hamilton" now packing the CIBC Theatre.
Harry Lennix says new production of 'Ma Rainey's Black Bottom' will be revelation for new age
Stage and screen star Harry Lennix is back in his hometown of Chicago with the theater that staged one of his acclaimed performances in "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom." This time, he's behind the scenes on the creative team.
Indiana native advances to final 11 on 'American Idol'
ABC7 has been following Kyndal Inskeep, and the Indiana native told Hosea Sanders that she is determined to stay in the competition all the way to the finale!
'Theater of the Mind': David Byrne's Chicago immersive experience extended by popular demand
An immersive experience from David Byrne has been extended by popular demand in Chicago.
Indiana native keeps moving full speed ahead in 'American Idol' competition
Indiana native Kyndal Inskeep keeps moving full speed ahead in the "American Idol" competition.
Actor from Chicago-set 'The Bear' Lionel Boyce stars in new sci-fi thriller 'Project Hail Mary'
The new sci-fi adventure "Project Hail Mary" is predicted to be the monster hit of the season. Lionel Boyce, who is in Chicago shooting his hit series "The Bear," is part of the space extravaganza.
Chicago's Amy Madigan becomes Oscars frontrunner for role in 'Weapons'
Chicago native Amy Madigan is now the odds-on favorite to win an Oscar, according to the famed Gold Derby awards predictions.