Stephanie Wade
Wade currently works as a morning reporter and fill-in traffic anchor on ABC 7's Morning Show.
Since being at ABC 7, she's covered major court cases, including former Ald. Ed Burke, singer R. Kelly and actor Jussie Smollett - to name a few. Her passion is covering local government and breaking news.
Before Chicago, Wade worked in Indianapolis for five years as an investigative reporter. State leaders credited her series of reports on high infant and maternal mortality rates with helping change legislation in Indiana. Before that, she worked in her hometown of Toledo, Ohio. (Go Bucks!)
Wade is a graduate of DePaul University, where she currently holds a position on the Young Professionals Advisory Board for the College of Communication. She was also named their 2016 Journalism Outstanding Achievement & Leadership Award recipient.
Wade volunteers as a "Big Sister" with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan Chicago. When she's not working, she loves to try different exercise classes around town, get outdoors for a hike, and explore the ever-growing restaurant scene in Chicago.
A big "foodie," Wade is always looking for new restaurant suggestions in the Windy City!
Email: Stephanie.X.Wade@abc.com
Twitter: @stephmwade
Instagram: @stephmwade
Stephanie's Stories
Chicago Catholics continue to mourn after death of Pope Francis
Chicago Catholics continue to pay tribute to Pope Francis.
Chicago police use new tactics in Streeterville to prevent violence during 'teen takeovers'
Chicago police were once again preparing for a possible "teen takeover" trend downtown on Friday night, and they have been employing some high-tech measures to try and discourage the gathering.
Six Flags Great America opens for season Friday in Gurnee
It's that time of year.
Several garages damaged by fire in Lincoln Park, Chicago fire officials say
An investigation is underway after a series of garage fires in Lincoln Park Wednesday morning, the Chicago police and fire departments said.
'Fake rideshares' targeting people leaving bars in Gold Coast and Wrigleyville: officials
Gold Coast bar and restaurant owners say they meet with CPD once a month to go over safety and crime trends they are seeing.
CTU members vote in favor of CPS contract as alderpersons demand transparency from school district
As Chicago Teachers Union members approved a four-year contract, a Chicago City Council committee passed an ordinance demanding more accountability and transparency from Chicago Public Schools.
Chicago police send letter to CPS parents asking for help controlling 'teen takeovers'
A large teen gathering promoted on social media did not materialize Friday night in Millennium Park, but police and community groups remain on alert to deal with so-called "teen takeovers" as warmer weather approaches.
Chicago police officer who died at Near North Side station identified
Chicago police are conducting a death investigation after an officer died at a Near North Side police station Thursday morning.
White House confirms freezing $790M in federal funds for Northwestern University
Northwestern University now joins a growing list of colleges across the country to have its federal funding frozen by the Trump administration.
CCL holder wounded in Pilsen shootout with would-be carjackers speaks out: 'It's getting bad'
A concealed-carry license holder was wounded in a shootout with two suspects in Pilsen Tuesday morning, Chicago police said.