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
Chicago weather: High temperatures, Air Quality Alert for area as wildfire smoke approaches
The Chicago area is in for another day of heat, humidity and poor air quality Wednesday.
Chicago weather: Tuesday marks hottest day of 2026 so far; Air Quality Alert in effect
Tuesday is Chicago's hottest day of the year so far.
Proposed Illinois toll increase to support road improvements draws concerns ahead of public hearings
The first of 13 public hearings on proposed Illinois Tollway rate increases is scheduled for Monday evening, giving residents and stakeholders an opportunity to provide feedback on a plan the Tollway says is needed to fund a 15-year, $26.5 billion infrastructure program.
Bolingbrook mayor urges regulators to reject Illinois American Water's proposed $142M rate increase
Hundreds of thousands of Illinois customers could face higher water and wastewater bills if Illinois American Water receives approval for a proposed $142 million rate increase.
Chicago man charged in shooting that killed 10-year-old boy after July 4th gathering in Gary
Prosecutors said the suspect is classified as a serious violent felon under Indiana law and has a criminal history that includes a 2018 aggravated kidnapping conviction in Cook County.
Body of missing boy found in Lake Michigan, Indiana officials say
The body of missing boy has been found in Lake Michigan, Indiana Department of Natural Resources said.
Rough Lake Michigan conditions halt search for missing boy at Washington Beach Park in Michigan City
A day after a boy went underwater and did not resurface near Washington Park Beach, dangerous Lake Michigan conditions have forced divers to suspend their search.
Two Northwest Side businesses ransacked by smash-and-grab thieves: VIDEO
Two overnight burglaries about a mile and a half apart left small business owners cleaning up damage after crews smashed their way inside.
Chicago weather: Severe threat brings more storms across area, flooding in south suburbs
Severe weather was in the forecast for the Chicago area Wednesday, including a risk of tornadoes that has now moved further south. Other parts of the area experienced flooding.
Pritzker says Bears must express what they want from Illinois, remains open to special session
While the Bears say they are advancing stadium development in Hammond, Pritzker says he remains open to a special legislative session this summer if an agreement can be reached with the team.