Ravi Baichwal
Prior to arriving in Chicago, Baichwal was an integral part of CTV News, Canada's No. 1 news organization. He hosted "CTV Newsnet Morning with Ravi Baichwal" and reported for CTV National News. He also anchored and hosted marquee network shows, including Canada's No. 1 newscast, "CTV National News."
During his tenure, Baichwal gained a national reputation for seamless coverage of live, breaking news. He covered the fast changing world of politics and served as host of two award-winning election night specials. Other historically significant stories he has covered include terrorist attacks on the London Underground system, the discovery of fugitive former Iraqi president Saddam Hussein by U.S. soldiers, the death of Pope John Paul II, and the Space Shuttle Columbia tragedy.
Baichwal also guest-hosted on some of Canada's premier radio stations, and appeared regularly on the country's most irreverent sports talk show. As well, he sat in as a host on Canada's pre-eminent business news channel.
Prior to joining CTV's national news division in 2002, Baichwal was a principal anchor/reporter for CTV's local station in Vancouver.
Baichwal began his journalism career with the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, starting out as a researcher in Calgary in 1996. He moved up successively to associate producer, reporter and anchor positions with business programs on CBC Newsworld.
In Chicago, Baichwal volunteers with various charities dedicated to children, health and diversity issues.
Baichwal is married to award-winning broadcaster and Northwestern journalism professor Sonja Nordahl. They have two children.
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Ravi's Stories
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EF-3 tornadoes among at least 7 that ravaged parts of Chicago area, including Streator, NW Indiana
Cleanup across the Chicago area got underway Friday after strong thunderstorms spawned at least seven confirmed tornadoes Thursday, including preliminary EF-3 tornadoes.
Chicago weather: Tornadoes leave damage in parts of west suburbs, south suburbs, NW Indiana
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Drive-by shooter kills man, injures 3 others on South Austin sidewalk: police
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Family of man shot to death seeks answers from Dolton PD after person released without charges
Former Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard showed up after the meeting as well, demanding answers.
Illinois leaders, fans across Chicago area react after Bears advance Hammond, Indiana stadium plans
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Bank robbery suspect killed in FBI-involved shooting on West Side was leader of robbery crew: Docs
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Man killed after starting large fire in Gage Park, Chicago police say
A man was killed after he started a large fire that damaged three buildings Thursday on the city's Southwest Side, Chicago police said.
ABC7 gets inside look at Oval Office replica in Chicago's Obama Presidential Center
ABC7 takes you inside for a look at one of the highlights of former President Barack Obama's museum in Jackson Park.
Obama Presidential Center in Jackson Park to open to public on Juneteenth
The Obama Presidential Center on Chicago's South Side will open on Juneteenth.