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
Burglars use sledgehammers on gaming machines at Frankfort restaurant | Video
Just days after a task force was launched to stop video gaming burglaries, a burglary crew used sledgehammers to get away with cash in Frankfort.
Boy, 16, dies after being found shot at Grant Skate Park downtown, Chicago police say
A 16-year-old boy died after he was found shot at the Grant Skate Park in the South Loop Wednesday night, Chicago police said.
Lincoln-Way East students hold walkout to protest alleged racist incidents
Dozens of students walked out from Lincoln-Way East High School Wednesday.
Bellwether Residences is 1st office-to-residential conversion completed in Chicago's Loop
A downtown office building in Chicago's financial district has been converted into apartments.
Judge orders Frankfort mother charged in 2-year-old son's death held pending trial
A Will County judge on Tuesday granted prosecutors' petition to keep Corie Walsh in custody pending trial as she faces first-degree murder charges in the death of her 2-year-old son, Barrett.
Community mourns high school student who died after falling from abandoned building
A southwest suburban high school student, who fell to his death at a suburban rock quarry has been identified.
Gov. Braun visits Gary as storm recovery continues, residents seek federal aid
Gov. Mike Braun visited Gary on Monday as recovery efforts continue following the Aug. 11 storms.
Gov. Pritzker kicks off statewide bus tour as part of reelection campaign against Bailey
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker kicked off his statewide bus tour Wednesday, as part of his reelection campaign.
Regular customer killed in Brighton Park gas station armed robbery, CPD says
A man was killed in an armed robbery at a gas station in Brighton Park Tuesday morning, Chicago police said.
Chicago Public Schools students return to class as funding uncertainty looms
Mayor Brandon Johnson and Chicago Public Schools CEO Macquline King rang in the start of the school year and stopped by several schools Monday morning.