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
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Roughly 1,000 men came together to celebrate the progress of the Project HOOD Center on Chicago's South Side, while officially declaring it a violence-free zone.
Suspect tries to steal ATM, hits deputy with own squad car, leading to Dan Ryan chase, police say
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Veteran firefighter dies after suffering medical emergency during equipment test in West Ridge: CFD
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Kankakee County residents still recovering 2 months after deadly tornado leaves devastating damage
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Man accused of robbing store with suspect who later shot two CPD officers at Swedish Hospital: pros.
A man allegedly robbed a Family Dollar store at gunpoint with the suspect accused of shooting two officers at a hospital later that day.
Suspect in shooting that killed Officer Bartholomew ordered detained; funeral arrangements announced
The man accused of shooting two Chicago police officers, one fatally, was ordered held, pending trial Thursday.
Swedish Hospital shooting: Indiana woman detained in connection with shooting of CPD officers
An Indiana woman is being held after being charged in connection with the shooting inside Swedish Hospital that killed Chicago Police Officer John Bartholomew and wounded another officer.
Chicago police officer killed, another critically injured in shooting at Ravenswood Swedish Hospital
A suspect is in custody after two Chicago police officers were shot, one fatally, at a North Side hospital Saturday morning, CPD Supt. Larry Snelling confirmed.
City, state officials break ground on CTA Red Line Extension Project on South Side
Chicago and Illinois officials broke ground Friday on the multi-billion-dollar CTA Red Line Extension Project.
Woman caught on camera illegally taking goose eggs, Niles police say
Niles police are looking to identify a woman involved in a rather unusual crime.