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
Chicago homicide suspect taken into custody after police chase ends in crash in Los Angeles
A suspect wanted in a Chicago homicide case was arrested after a police chase that ended in a rollover crash in Hollywood, Los Angeles.
Rare 2.9 magnitude earthquake recorded in Lake Michigan near north suburbs, officials say
A rare 2.9 magnitude earthquake was recorded Wednesday in Lake Michigan near the north suburbs, USGS officials said.
Suspect charged after 2 Chicago police officers injured in police-involved shooting on South Side
Charges have been filed after two Chicago police officers and a suspect were injured in a police-involved shooting Friday afternoon on the city's South Side, CPD officials said.
2 Chicago police officers, suspect injured in police-involved shooting on South Side, officials say
Two Chicago police officers and a suspect were injured in a police-involved shooting Friday afternoon on the city's South Side, CPD officials said.
3 men charged after local news crew attacked near Adler Planetarium, Chicago police say
Chicago police said three men are facing charges after a CBS2 Chicago news crew was confronted by a group who attempted to set a dog to attack them while yelling racial slurs, according to officials.
Relief, disappointment in Chicago after SCOTUS upholds birthright citizenship, trans athlete ban
Two major U.S. Supreme Court rulings drew sharply different reactions from Chicago residents on a day that delivered both a legal victory and a setback for President Donald Trump.
Those celebrating Israel's and US' independence in Skokie express optimism, concern about Iran talks
The event, hosted under heavy security, came as the Trump administration signaled progress in talks with Iran.
Federal charges dismissed for 3 robbery suspects involved in ATF shooting in Country Club Hills
Federal charges have been dismissed against three men involved in an ATF shooting after prosecutors claim they obtained new evidence contradicting agents' original version of events. A man who was shot is now suing the government.
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
After strong thunderstorms moved through the Chicago area Wednesday, toppling trees and causing power outages, another round of storms brought tornadoes and even more damage Thursday.