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
Loyola University unveils statue of Sister Jean
Loyola University honored a beloved icon Friday as the school unveiled a statue of Sister Jean.
Ford City Mall redevelopment proposal advances to Chicago City Council despite community opposition
A proposal to demolish the former Ford City Mall and redevelop the site as a warehouse and distribution facility advanced Thursday.
Illinois Tollway Board approves rate increase, $26.5B capitol program to maintain roads
Drivers on the Illinois Tollway system will pay higher tolls beginning next year after the Illinois Tollway Board unanimously approved a rate increase and a new $26.5 billion capital program Wednesday.
FAA investigating after 'rare' blown tires on 2 planes on same day at O'Hare
O'Hare is grabbing national headlines after two airplanes blew their tires Monday.
Marmion Academy welcomes girls as students for first time ever
Marmion Academy kicked off an historic academic year by welcoming girls for the first time to campus in its nearly century-old history.
Chicago Bears executives say NW Indiana 'sole focus' for new stadium, talks with Illinois continue
Chicago Bears executives said they continue to practice "due diligence" in finding a site for the team's new stadium in northwest Indiana. The team confirmed they will not change their name if they build a stadium across state lines.
CPS Board of Education could consider new millionaires tax at Wednesday meeting
The Chicago Public Schools Board of Education is meeting soon. They may talk about a new millionaires tax to pay for CPS schools.
Bally's alters construction on permanent Chicago casino amid dispute with city over video gambling
Bally's has altered construction on its permanent River West casino as the city of Chicago is pushing to allow video poker and other gambling devices at bars and restaurants in the city.
Cook County medical examiner working to identify 56 decomposing bodies found at Chicago funeral home
Families who used South Chicago Chapel are demanding answers after authorities reported the discovery of 56 bodies that were allegedly stored improperly at the funeral home.
'She was gone'; Victim's fiancé describes Fox River boat crash that killed woman; family files suit
The family of a woman killed in a Fox River boat crash has filed a wrongful death lawsuit.