Stephanie Wade
Wade's reporting often focuses on social equity, local government, diversity and highlighting individuals and organizations doing good in the community.
Wade began her reporting career in her hometown, Toledo, Ohio, before becoming an investigative reporter in Indianapolis, Indiana
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 the 2016 Journalism Outstanding Achievement & Leadership Award recipient.
When she is not working, Wade is heavily involved with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan Chicago, volunteering as a "Big Sister."
She also loves being outdoors and exercising. A big "foodie," Wade is always looking for new restaurant suggestions in the Windy City!
Email: Stephanie.X.Wade@abc.com
Twitter: @stephmwade
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Stephanie's Stories
Police clear University of Chicago pro-Palestinian encampment
Police removed a pro-Palestinian encampment at the University of Chicago in Hyde Park Tuesday morning.
Group of University of Chicago faculty defend pro-Palestinian encampment
A faculty member who said she was in the negotiation room said UChicago made it very clear that midnight was the deadline for students to remove their encampment before the school takes action.
UChicago pro-Palestinian encampment marks 1 week; tensions run high amid dueling protests at DePaul
A University of Chicago pro-Palestinian encampment has marked one week after "failed negotiations," demonstrators said. Meanwhile, tensions ran high Sunday amid dueling protests at DePaul University.
University of Chicago protest: President says pro-Palestinian encampment 'cannot continue'
University of Chicago's president said in a message Friday that a pro-Palestinian encampment on the South Side campus' quad "cannot continue."
Gary 15-year-old Khaya Njumbe set to become youngest-known college graduate in Indiana, school says
At a young age, Khaya Njumbe taught himself how to speak Chinese and play the piano. Now at age 15, he can be found walking the campus of Indiana University Northwest in Gary.
Officials threaten disciplinary action amid U of C pro-Palestinian encampment; DePaul protest begins
Anti-war protests have spread to the University of Chicago in Hyde Park and DePaul University in Lincoln Park.
Pro-Palestinian encampment set up at UChicago; protesters agree stop camping at NU, school says
Dozens of pro-Palestinian protesters set up an encampment in the middle of the main quad on the University of Chicago campus on Monday.
'All aboard!': Austin boy with congenital heart disease becomes CTA operator on World Wish Day
His mom said the 9-year-old would "pick the CTA train over Chuck E. Cheese any day."
Chicago Bears select Hinsdale native OT Kiran Amegadjie in 3rd round of 2024 NFL Draft
The Chicago Bears were back on the clock at the NFL Draft Friday and selected Yale offensive tackle Kiran Amegadjie, who is a west suburban Hinsdale native, with the 75th overall pick, one day after selecting Caleb Williams and Rome Odunze in the first round.
24-hour vigil, wreath laying held for fallen CPD officers at Gold Star Families Memorial and Park
Six-hundred and one flags across the Gold Star Families Memorial and Park represent officers killed in the line of duty.