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
15-year-old north suburban boy drowns in Chain O' Lakes, coroner says
A 15-year-old north suburban boy drowned Monday night in the Chain O'Lakes, officials said.
Residents react to proposed toll increases on Illinois Tollway
People are weighing in on a proposed toll hike that would be the largest ever for the Illinois Tollway.
Chicago firefighters teach local teens life-saving skills at Camp Courage
Chicago firefighters hosted a camp for teens to teach team building, leadership and other life-saving skills.
Passengers rescued after storms knock trees onto CTA Yellow Line tracks
Passengers on the CTA Yellow Line had to be rescued after part of a tree fell on the tracks during Thursday night's storms.
Signal issues at Western Avenue disrupts service on several Metra lines
Signal issues disrupted several Metra lines Thursday morning.
Chicago weather: Extreme Heat Warning in effect for entire area
The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Warning for the entire Chicago area, which will remain until Thursday evening.
Extreme Heat Warning in effect for Chicago area
Dangerous heat is affecting the Chicago area, with heat index values over 100 in the forecast.
Woman dead, 4 seriously hurt after 2 boats collide on Lake Michigan downtown Chicago, officials say
One person died and at least four others were seriously injured when two boats collided on Lake Michigan near downtown Chicago.
Storms leave downed trees, power lines on Chicago's South Side, in NW Indiana
Many in the Chicago area were left to deal with more storm damage after Wednesday's round of severe weather.
Gov. Pritzker, Mayor Johnson respond to Trump's comments about violence in Chicago
Gov. JB Pritzker and Mayor Brandon Johnson responded to President Donald Trump's comments about Chicago, after a violent weekend in the city.