Maher Kawash
Kawash joined ABC 7 Chicago from KXLY-TV in Spokane, Washington, where he had served as a reporter, producer, and anchor since 2019. During his tenure, he reported on the impact of the pandemic and also contributed to the station's political coverage.
Kawash is particularly proud of having the opportunity to make a difference in his community. In 2022, Kawash represented ABC 7 alongside Chicago celebrities in raising money for breast cancer awareness and research. His charitable efforts helped to raise over $270,000.
Kawash takes pride in highlighting inspiring Chicagoans and telling their stories. Some of his favorite stories include the Mount Prospect community rallying behind Al's Shoe Repair to keep it open through the pandemic and the resilience of a 3-year-old girl from Moline overcoming several heart surgeries.
Kawash is a graduate of Eastern Illinois University. While there, he reported, anchored and produced at WEIU-TV, the Charleston PBS affiliate.
Kawash hails from the Chicago suburbs and is an enthusiastic Chicago sports fan. He grew up in Bolingbrook and graduated from Plainfield East High School.
Maher's Stories
Tip line call reinitiated 1966 Calumet City cold case, leading to arrest of 79-year-old man
Calumet City police said a phone call in 2022 ultimately led to the arrest of a 79-year-old man in a nearly 60-year-old cold case.
79-year-old man charged in 1966 Calumet City cold case in which young mom stabbed 120 times
A 79-year-old man has been charged in a nearly 60-year-old cold case in the south suburbs.
Chicago police release new photos of man wanted for attempted sex abuse in West Loop alley
Chicago police released new surveillance images Wednesday of a man wanted for trying to sexually assault a woman after dragging her into an alley last week in Fulton Market.
Family, friends remember fallen Chicago Police Officer Luis Huesca at funeral
Fallen Chicago Police Officer Luis Huesca was laid to rest on Monday as investigators continue to search for his alleged killer.
'He was the best': Family of fallen CPD Officer Huesca pleads for justice; public visitation held
"I have no words to express my pain," Chicago Police Officer Luis Huesca's mother, Edith Huesca, said in her first public statement. The community prepared for his Monday funeral services with a public visitation on Sunday.
Former employees protest outside Foxtrot Commissary on West Side after sudden shutdown
The Foxtrot Commissary on the West Side employed about 50 people who helped produce and deliver products for the company. They staged a protest Friday, saying they were never given proper notice.
Closure of Foxtrot, Dom's markets impacting Chicago-area small businesses that supplied stores
The sudden shutdown of the Dom's and Foxtrot markets in Chicago is having a big impact on the small businesses that supplied the popular high-end stores.
Fenton High School board approves independent review of former staffer's alleged sexual misconduct
The Fenton High School board unanimously approved a proposal Wednesday for an independent review into how school administrators handled allegations against former staff member dating back to 2011.
Off-duty Chicago Police Officer Luis Huesca shot to death in Gage Park while driving home from shift
Off-duty Chicago Police Officer Luis M. Huesca was shot to death on the Southwest Side while driving home from his shift early Sunday, officials said.
2024 Chicago Palestine Film Festival debuts Palestinian movies to sold-out crowd
The Chicago Palestine Film Festival is a long-standing tradition at the Gene Siskel Film Center, but this year it means even more as the filmmakers use their talent to speak for the Palestinian community as unrest continues overseas.