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
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.
Inflation hits highest level in 3 years, adding pressure on household budgets in Chicago area
New data released Wednesday shows inflation continues to climb, underscoring the financial strain many households are facing, including in the Chicago area.
ICE agents seen chasing car on NW Side before crash: witness, video
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents were seen chasing a car on Chicago's Northwest Side before a crash Tuesday, according to a witness and video of the scene.
Woman attacked by bicyclist while walking in Arlington Heights, police say
A woman walking home in Arlington Heights said she was attacked by a male bicyclist Sunday night, police said.
Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams strikes jump-throw pose for Madden NFL 27 cover
Bears fans woke up to the news Wednesday that their quarterback is the next cover athlete. It's an honor reserved for some of the NFL's very best players.
Unincorporated Bensenville residents say 'nightmare' rat infestation threatens their health, safety
People living in a neighborhood in unincorporated Bensenville say a rat infestation is a threat to their health and safety.