Tre Ward
Ward came to ABC 7 from WBAL-TV in Baltimore, Maryland, where he specialized in live, developing news stories. Those efforts contributed to the WBAL news team winning a regional Edward R. Murrow Award for the breaking coverage of the death of Congressman Elijah Cummings.
Prior to that, he was a TV news reporter at WLKY-TV, in Louisville, Kentucky and WAAY-TV in Huntsville, Alabama.
Ward got his start as a news producer at KWQC-TV in Davenport, Iowa where he wrote and produced daily newscasts.
A Chicago native, Ward enjoys reading, traveling, dancing and debating which Marvel movie is the best.
As a youngster, he was a regular at the Bud Billiken Parade. One of his favorite childhood memories was getting a little advice and encouragement from aspiring Illinois Sen. Barack Obama when he was only 5 years old.
Ward is a graduate of Northern Illinois University.
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Tre's Stories
Massive tank shatters at suburban store, flooding facility and killing hundreds of fish | Video
A massive fish tank burst Monday afternoon at Somethin' Fishy Pets in Fox Lake, sending 2,000 gallons of water rushing through the store and killing many of the more than 350 fish that were inside.
15-year-old boy shot to death on West Side back porch set to start high school in fall: family
A 15-year-old boy was found fatally shot on the back porch of his West Garfield Park home just weeks before he was set to begin high school, according to family members and Chicago police.
Chicagoans voice concerns as 7 Save A Lot stores face possible closure amid declining SNAP use
Community members and local leaders are raising concerns over the possible closure of seven Save A Lot stores in Chicago amid financial challenges involving store operator Yellow Banana and declining SNAP usage.
Service dog reunited with 9-year-old girl after being taken from yard on South Side, family says
A Chicago family is celebrating a special reunion. A service dog stolen from a little girl with autism is back home after ABC7's story aired.
Chicago air quality improving amid Canadian wildfire smoke, alert extended into weekend
An Air Quality Alert remains in effect for the Chicago area Friday due to smoke from Canadian wildfires. The alert was extended to be in effect through Saturday night.
9-year-old girl's service dog stolen from yard on South Side, family pleads for return
A family on Chicago's South Side is asking for help finding a service dog named Blossom that was taken after wandering from a yard while a 9-year-old girl was playing with it.
70-year-old man critical after being pulled from Lake Michigan at Montrose Harbor: Chicago police
A 70-year-old man was in critical condition after being pulled from Lake Michigan Wednesday on the city's North Side. Witnesses described a frantic rescue effort as bystanders and emergency crews responded to the incident.
Chicago weather: Tuesday marks hottest day of 2026 so far; Air Quality Alert in effect
Tuesday is Chicago's hottest day of the year so far.
Person injured in shooting at Scoop Waukegan car culture event, police say
Gunfire erupted Saturday evening in the heart of downtown Waukegan during a popular street festival, a family event for car enthusiasts. The event was shut down early after the shooting.
Indiana State Police sergeant shot, injured near Michigan City; suspect found dead ID'd: officials
An Indiana State Police sergeant who is recovering after a shooting Friday morning at a northwest Indiana gas station has been identified as a Marine veteran. A suspect who was later found dead has also been identified, police said.