Tre Ward
Ward comes 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 Senator Barack Obama when he was only five years old.
Ward is a graduate of Northern Illinois University.
Facebook: @TreWardABC7
Twitter: @TreWardABC7
Tre's Stories
Dolton recovering from flooding amid political transition in village: 'Don't know what to expect'
The south suburbs are still drying out Thursday following severe weather that caused flooding. A Dolton resident whose basement flooded is frustrated on what could be done to fix the problem.
Dolton family of father of 9 killed in Bishop Ford hit-and-run frustrated by lack of charges
The family of a man killed in hit-and-run crash over the weekend is remembering him, and is frustrated by a lack of charges.
Jason House projected to win Dolton mayoral election, replacing Tiffany Henyard: 'It's a new day'
Democrat Jason House is projected to win the Dolton mayoral election with 100% of precincts reporting, according voting totals from the Cook County Clerk's Office.
Person of interest in custody after 2 killed, 3 injured in shooting at Hammond pub, police say
Police said the four of the people shot were trying to help someone involved in a domestic situation.
15-year-old boy shot as large crowd of teens gather in Streeterville, Chicago police say
Chicago police said a teen was shot in Streeterville Friday night, as large groups of teenagers were seen in the area. Mayor Brandon Johnson reacted to the violence while speaking at an event aimed at preventing "teen takeovers."
Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge at Morgan Park CPD station benefits Special Olympics Illinois
For 26 years, the Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge has helped thousands of athletes with Special Olympics Illinois, giving them access to year-round sports competitions, development opportunities and more.
2 calves dead, 3 injured after cattle truck flips over on expressway ramp in NW Indiana
A truck hauling dairy cattle flipped on its side on an expressway ramp in northwest Indiana Friday morning, Indiana State Police said.
Man charged with reckless homicide in Worth road rage incident, hit-and-run crash: police
A man has been charged in a fatal road rage incident in south suburban Worth Monday, police said.
Immigration advocates rally downtown Chicago over possible Trump administration travel ban
A protest was held in Chicago Wednesday over concerns on the potential of a second travel ban imposed by President Donald Trump's administration.
Human remains found inside car belonging to Karen Schepers, missing since 1983: Kane County coroner
Karen Schepers' brother, Gary Schepers, spoke with ABC7 over the phone after crews pulled her car from the Fox River four decades following her disappearance.