Mark Rivera
Upon his arrival to the station, News Vice President Jennifer Graves described Mark as a "skilled anchor and a versatile reporter adept at covering everything from big breaking news stories, to politics and feature stories." Rivera grew up in Crystal Lake, Illinois.
The first major live story Rivera covered for ABC 7 Eyewitness News was the funeral and procession of slain police commander, Paul Bauer in 2018. He anchored ABC 7's on-air coverage for more than three hours as Commander Bauer was honored by the city and its residents.
Rivera comes to ABC 7 from WTSP-TV in Tampa, Florida, where he served as the station's weekend morning news anchor and political reporter. While on the anchor desk there, he provided six hours of compelling non-stop coverage of the Pulse Nightclub shooting in nearby Orlando. As the station's political reporter, he covered Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton campaign rallies, questioned Vice President Mike Pence about Russian influence and co-moderated a heated congressional debate. In addition to the political beat, Rivera has reported on a wide range of stories from the hurricanes that devastated Florida to a family whose son is a 5-organ transplant survivor.
Prior to WTSP, Rivera worked at WAND-TV in Decatur, Illinois where he anchored a two-hour daily newscast, reported breaking news and wrote, edited and reported a weekly feature piece focused on the local community. While at WAND, Rivera won a regional Associated Press Award.
Rivera is a graduate of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Illinois.
He, his wife Alissa, and their dog Xena live in the city. They enjoy running and exploring all of the diners, coffee shops, and taco spots Chicago has to offer.
Mark's Stories
Drive-thru DMV kiosk opens at brand new Lombard facility
Major upgrades have been made to a west suburban DMV that's been plagued with problems.
Burning body of missing man found near trail in Wheaton, police say
Wheaton police said a body was found early Wednesday morning when someone walking on the trail in Lincoln Marsh noticed a fire. When they got closer, police say the walker found a body engulfed in flames.
Tiffany Henyard says Thornton Twp. shutdown protocols in place: 'I am your Rosa Parks' | EXCLUSIVE
Thornton Township Supervisor Tiffany Henyard spoke exclusively with ABC7 Wednesday after doors were locked at township buildings amid her ongoing insurance dispute with board members.
Disney Ultimate Toy Drive: ABC7 Chicago holds 'Stuff the Big Bus Toy Express' event at Steinhafels
ABC7 was at two Chicago-area Steinhafels locations on Friday, as The Walt Disney Company is celebrating the season of giving by supporting the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve's Toys for Tots Program.
Thousands of worshippers brave cold at Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Des Plaines
Thousands of faithful have been braving the brutal cold all night the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe and even more are on the way.
Appeals court tosses ex-Northwestern professor's guilty verdict in boyfriend's fatal stabbing
An appeals court has overturned the conviction of an ex-professor accused of murdering his boyfriend in a brutal stabbing as part of what prosecutors said was an elaborate sexual fantasy.
Tiffany Henyard speaks out on political turmoil in south suburbs | EXCLUSIVE
ABC7 sat down with embattled Dolton Mayor and Thornton Township Supervisor Tiffany Henyard, who is warning of a potential township shutdown after two trustees have boycotted multiple meetings amid her re-election ballot struggles.
Supporters cry foul after Tiffany Henyard denied place on Thornton Township supervisor ballot
Supporters of Thornton Township Supervisor Tiffany Henyard are reacting after the Democratic caucus chose a different candidate during a meeting Tuesday night.
Men's Health Month: Former Army Green Beret shares importance of early prostate cancer screenings
Former Army Green Beret Jeff Bosley says he has so much to be thankful for after he discovered he had prostate cancer in his mid-40s, which is extremely rare. He is now advocating for other men to break the stigma of getting tested.
Grandmother shot in head through window of Chatham home speaks out: 'I started screaming'
Sabrina Hunter said after being shot inside her South Side home Thursday, she had just enough strength to find her cell phone and call police. She spoke to ABC7 from her hospital bed Friday, saying she's thankful to God she's alive and surrounded by family.