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
Instagram: @stephmwade
Stephanie's Stories
Secret Service, Chicago police canvas area around United Center ahead of DNC
Safety preparations continued Friday ahead of the next month's Democratic National Convention.
Off-duty CPD officer involved in Morgan Park shootout during attempted robbery: Chicago police
The off-duty CPD officer was getting into his car to head to work when shots were fired in Morgan Park.
Pritzker, Durbin, Duckworth endorse VP Kamala Harris as she secures enough delegates for nomination
Gov. JB Pritzker and senators Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth have joined many other Democrats in endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris for the 2024 presidential election.
CTA bus crashes into building after sedan runs red light; 1 killed, 3 hurt, Chicago police say
One person was killed and three others were hurt Saturday morning after a CTA bus collided with a car that ran a red light and crashed into a building in Little Village, Chicago police said.
Thousands still without power days after Chicago-area storms; Homewood helped by surrounding suburbs
The National Weather Service said preliminary information shows at least 24 tornadoes hit the Chicago region on Monday night.
Woman dead after at least 11 tornadoes, including 2 in city, hit Chicago region Monday night
A woman was killed as strong storms created at least 11 tornadoes and caused widespread damage across northern Illinois and northwest Indiana Monday night.
Chicago weather: Storms topple trees, power lines across area; NWS confirms 3 tornadoes
Storms Sunday night left widespread damage across the Chicago area.
Driver killed, child critically hurt in DuSable Lake Shore Drive crash near Kenwood: Chicago police
A crash on DuSable Lake Shore Drive left a driver dead and a child critically injured early Saturday morning, Chicago police said.
BTN Big 10K, 5K step off from Soldier Field amid busy, hot Chicago weekend
The heat index is expected to hit the low to mid-90s Saturday.
$5K reward offered for information after 16-year-old boy shot to death at Englewood park
"I need justice for my son. He was killed for no reason," said Marcella White, the victim's mother.