John Garcia
Garcia came to ABC 7 from KSAT-TV, the ABC station in San Antonio, Texas, where he co-anchored the morning and noon newscasts (1994). Previously, he worked as a reporter and fill-in anchor at KXAS-TV in Dallas, Texas (1991-94).
From 1988-91, Garcia served as a reporter and fill-in anchor at KOAT-TV in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Earlier in his career, he was a reporter and weekend anchor at KMID-TV in Midland, Texas (1987-88) and a reporter at KTIV-TV in Sioux City, Iowa (1986-87).
Garcia has been honored with numerous awards, including five Regional Emmys and an Illinois Broadcasters' Association Silver Dome Award. He was chosen for the Drake University Young Alumni Achievement Award. He won recognition from the Associated Press with their award for Best Series and received Best Spot News honors from the Northwest Broadcasters Association. He also won the Dallas Katie Award for spot news.
Garcia serves on the board for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. He is past president of the Drake University Journalism National Alumni Board. He has served as a volunteer for the Respiratory Health Association, as well as the 'Character Counts' program in Elmhurst. He is a member of the Chicago Association of Hispanic Journalists and the National Association of Hispanic Journalists.
An avid runner, Garcia has competed in numerous marathons including the Chicago and Boston marathons.
Garcia is a Chicago native. He earned his B.A. degree in Broadcast Journalism in 1986 from Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa. He is married and enjoys spending time with his four daughters.
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As the Cubs and White Sox opened another Crosstown Classic series at Wrigley Field, fans from both sides of the city arrived confident in their teams and energized by a rivalry they say has taken on new life this season.
Indiana National Guard deployed to help with NW Indiana storm recovery, more than 200K without power
Tens of thousands of homes and businesses across northwest Indiana are without power following severe storms this week. A Portage family is making a plea for help after storms destroy their home.
NW Indiana storms: Woman killed by roofing material in Gary; woman killed in Portage explosion ID'd
Northwest Indiana communities continued recovery efforts after severe storms caused widespread damage, prolonged power outages and delayed the start of school in some districts. Officials confirmed there were at least two storm-related deaths.
At least 3 tornadoes down trees and power lines, cause flooding and damage across south suburbs
At least three tornadoes hit the south suburbs Tuesday morning.
300 people displaced, racing community's future uncertain as judge approves Hawthorne sale
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Car removed from West Town home after inspection, allowing repairs to begin
After sitting since early Sunday morning, a crashed car was finally removed from a West Town condo.
'A car is in our house': Vehicle remains lodged in couple's West Town townhome after crash
The couple was told that the car cannot be removed until there's an inspection by the Buildings Department.
Chicago Bears fans turn out for first public practice at Halas Hall
Fans eager for the start of football season gathered at Halas Hall for the Chicago Bears' first practice open to the public, celebrating the return of football and looking ahead to the fall.
Death of woman shot by Mundelein police ruled homicide by coroner's jury; family speaks out
A Lake County coroner's inquest has determined the death of Mary Alice Love was a homicide, a finding that her family says offers hope as they continue to seek accountability in the police-involved shooting case.