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
Memorial Day weekend: Parade held downtown, Ukrainian soldiers participate in Soldier Field 10 Mile
The long holiday weekend brings a chance for extra fun, but the Memorial Day holiday is about the chance to reflect.
La Porte County deputy shot, critically wounded at Michigan City hospital; Chicago suspect arrested
Indiana State Police say a sheriff's deputy was trying to be a good Samaritan when he stopped to help out a man he thought was in need, only later to be shot three times by that same man in a hospital's emergency room.
Mayor Johnson, city officials outline 2026 Chicago summer safety strategy
Mayor Brandon Johnson outlined the city's summer safety strategy for Chicago on Thursday.
2 foster children among 4 killed, 2 hurt in West Englewood fire investigated as arson, police say
Two of foster children, both teenage brothers, remain in stable condition after a house fire that police say may have been set on purpose, killing two of their foster siblings and the couple who has taken care of them for years.
Obama Presidential Center supporting local groups like Black Girls Dance
As Chicago prepares for the opening of the Obama Presidential Center, some South Side organizations are already seeing its impact.
Chicago weather: Warm weekend for White Sox-Cubs Crosstown Classic, Bruno Mars concerts
The weekend weather in Chicago is making a warm backdrop to several sold-out events, including Bruno Mars' "The Romantic Tour" at Soldier Field and the Crosstown Classic Series on the city's South Side.
Dress shop broken into on Northwest Side as some say their prom designs were withheld
An investigation is now underway on the city's Northwest Side after Chicago police say there was a break-in at a prom dress shop. A bridal shop has stepped up to help parents in need of prom dresses for free.
Will Co. commission votes against massive solar farm project that could stretch across 3 townships
There's been some legal back-and-forth over the project, and many people are trying to stop it in its tracks.
Teen boy killed in after-prom party shooting at NW Indiana home ID'd; 2 others injured
The 17-year-old boy killed in a shooting that injured two other young people Saturday night during a post-prom party at a northwest Indiana home has been identified.
Vigil honors 18-year-old basketball player; Uber driver also shot to death in Garfield Park ID'd
Loved ones gathered to remember an 18-year-old high school basketball player killed while riding in an Uber on Chicago's West Side. A 38-year-old man drove for the rideshare company as a side job and died days before celebrating his one-year anniversary with his girlfriend.