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 weather: Wet, cold Friday kicks off holiday travel
Snow created slick conditions on Chicago-area roads Friday morning, as residents prepare for holiday plans.
Tiffany Henyard says Thornton Twp. shutdown protocols in place: 'I am your Rosa Parks' | EXCLUSIVE
Thornton Township Supervisor Tiffany Henyard spoke exclusively with ABC7 Wednesday after doors were locked at township buildings amid her ongoing insurance dispute with board members.
City council approves Mayor Johnson's latest budget proposal, without property tax hike
The Chicago City Council has approved Mayor Brandon Johnson's budget after more than six weeks of contentious debate and wrangling over a property tax hike.
Thousands of worshippers brave cold at Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Des Plaines
Thousands of faithful have been braving the brutal cold all night the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe and even more are on the way.
Chicago Council expected to vote Friday on mayor's $17.3B budget, with $68.5M property tax increase
A vote on Mayor Brandon Johnson's $17.3 billion budget was formally delayed during a City Council meeting Wednesday.
Allies of Thornton Twp. Supervisor Tiffany Henyard object to several candidates appearing on ballot
Allies of Thornton Township Supervisor Tiffany Henyard objected to several candidates appearing on the April 1 general election ballot.
Supporters cry foul after Tiffany Henyard denied place on Thornton Township supervisor ballot
Supporters of Thornton Township Supervisor Tiffany Henyard are reacting after the Democratic caucus chose a different candidate during a meeting Tuesday night.
2 of 3 killed in Chicago Lawn mass shooting at house party ID'd; 5 others wounded
Chicago police continue to investigate after eight people were shot, three fatally, at a house party in the Chicago Lawn neighborhood Monday afternoon.
Chicago begins towing cars with winter overnight parking ban in effect
Some Chicago drivers were in for a rude awakening Monday morning with the city's overnight winter parking ban in effect.
Salvation Army welcomes Chicagoans for a homemade Thanksgiving meal
Thousands of meals were distributed in Chicago on Thanksgiving Day thanks to community volunteers.