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
Chicago weather: Dangerous cold temperatures continue in Chicago area Monday
The bitterly cold weather continues Monday with wind chills well below zero.
1901 Project proposal by United Center owners unanimously approved by Chicago Plan Commission
A $7 billion commercial, residential and entertainment district planned near the United Center easily cleared the first hurdle Thursday.
Seal, flamingo die from bird flu at Lincoln Park Zoo, officials say
A harbor seal and a Chilean flamingo died from the bird flu this month at the Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago, officials said.
Chicago City Council approves almost $40M in settlements; speed limit vote deferred
The Chicago City Council met for the first time this year, and the agenda was packed.
Promontory Point's iconic limestone steps still protect lakefront, can be preserved, studies say
The reports detail plans on how best to preserve the Point's limestone block, stepped stone, revetment and promenade.
Man fatally shot by North Riverside police was having mental episode, family says
Family members are questioning why police in North Riverside shot and killed a man.
New Year's Eve: Chicago gets ready to ring in new year with fireworks along Riverwalk, Navy Pier
The countdown is on to 2025 and many celebrations are ahead here in Chicago.
Smashing Pumpkins singer Billy Corgan, other Chicago-area natives threatened by California wildfires
Local Red Cross volunteers from Illinois are now in Southern California, supporting wildfire relief efforts there.
California fires: Passengers arriving at O'Hare from LAX fear what they might return home to
The impact of the wildfires has been felt nationwide, including by many people with Chicago ties.
Former IL House Speaker Michael Madigan returns to stand in own defense in corruption trial
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan returned to the stand Wednesday.