Rob Hughes
"Rob is a skilled and experienced anchor as well as a versatile reporter who has covered everything from big sports stories to politics," said ABC7's news director at the time.
Hughes joins ABC 7 from Atlanta News First, the CBS station in Atlanta where he first served as weekend morning anchor/reporter and was quickly promoted to weekday morning anchor/reporter. He covered numerous major stories including Georgia's transition from red state to swing state, an Atlanta Braves World Series, and the impact of tropical storm Hurricane Zeta, for which the news team won an Emmy® Award for Best Morning Newscast.
From 2016 to 2020, Hughes served as an anchor/reporter at WCNC in Charlotte, North Carolina, after transitioning from the sports anchor desk. Prior to that, he worked as a sports director at WLFI in West Lafayette, Indiana, and began his broadcast career as a sports reporter/anchor at Kansas First News.
He graduated from Purdue University in Indiana with a Bachelor of Science in economics and earned a Master of Arts in sports journalism from Indiana University.
Rob's Stories
Concealed-Carry License holder shoots masked would-be robber at Orland Park gas station
An attempted "armed holdup" at an Orland Park gas station on Tuesday ended with the alleged would-be robber being shot by the customer police say he was trying to steal from.
Fuel costs squeeze local businesses, forcing tough choices on prices and profits
Higher fuel prices are increasing costs for businesses that rely on trucks, equipment and long hours on the road, with some owners absorbing the expenses and others passing them on to customers.
Northwest suburbs hope to capitalize on Presidents Cup visitors, international stage
Preparations are underway at Medinah Country Club as the Presidents Cup returns elite golf to the Chicago area later this month, bringing with it expectations of a significant economic boost for the northwest suburbs.
Indiana tax relief law drives Lowell school district to voters for funding
Tri-Creek School Corporation officials say they are facing a nearly $3 million budget shortfall that could lead to the elimination of bus transportation, sports and extracurricular activities unless voters approve additional funding through a referendum on the Nov. 3 ballot.
Labor Day: Chicagoans flock to lakefront on final day of season for beaches
Labor Day is the last day beaches will officially be open for the season.
Volleyball makes historic debut at Wrigley Field during Big Ten/SEC Challenge finale
Wrigley Field made sports history Sunday, but not because of baseball. For the first time, volleyball took over the Friendly Confines as the Big Ten and SEC concluded their inaugural Volleyball Challenge Week.
Storm damage assessments underway in south suburban Cook County, potential federal aid evaluated
State, federal and local officials are conducting damage assessments across south suburban Cook County following the Aug. 11 storms, a key step in determining whether residents could eventually qualify for federal disaster assistance.
New Northern Illinois Transit Authority board prepares for first meeting as riders seek improvements
The Northern Illinois Transit Authority was created to bring greater coordination and accountability to the CTA, Metra, and Pace.
Chicago weather: Heat index over 100 forecast for Chicago area Tuesday
Hot and muggy weather is in the forecast for the Chicago area Tuesday, with heat index values over 100.
Former Loretto Hospital executive pleads not guilty in COVID testing fraud case
A former Loretto Hospital executive accused of helping orchestrate a large-scale COVID testing fraud scheme pleaded not guilty Monday in federal court in Chicago.