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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At least 3 tornadoes down trees and power lines, cause flooding and damage across south suburbs
At least three tornadoes hit the south suburbs Tuesday morning.
Community calls for federal aid as Chicago police investigate weekend shootings, at least 4 killed
Community members gathered to call additional resources to address what they described as a surge in crime in Chicago, as police investigate multiple weekend shootings across the city that left several people injured and at least four people dead.
3 shot, 1 hurt in North Austin shooting, Chicago police say
Three people were shot and one person was hurt in a West Side shooting on Sunday, police said.
77-year-old Chicago native author killed in Hammond house fire amid cancer battle, family says
A 77-year-old accomplished author from Chicago was found dead early Saturday after a house fire in northwest Indiana. His family told ABC7 he lost his longtime partner just a few months ago and was recently diagnosed with cancer.
2 off-duty police officers among 4 victims injured in fight at 31st Street Beach, Chicago police say
Two off-duty police officers were among four victims injured in a fight Friday afternoon at a beach on the city's South Side, officials said.
At least 3 businesses burglarized in south suburbs: police | Video
There were at least three businesses burglarized early Thursday morning in the south suburbs, police said.
Chicago anti-violence volunteer faces gun charges after trying to turn firearm in at police station
Nakia Smith said he believed he could surrender the gun without being questioned despite his criminal record.
Heavy rain across Chicago area causes flooding for roads, homes, businesses
Despite a wet and muddy start that delayed Lollapalooza for hours, the festival ended on a much drier note while other parts of the Chicago area were left flooded Saturday.
Man found shot to death in Auburn Gresham ID'd as basketball legend, Chicago police and family say
A 60-year-old man who Chicago police said was found shot to death has been identified by friends and family as South Side basketball legend and coach Tim Bankston.
4 tornadoes confirmed in south, west suburbs as residents clean up extensive damage across area
At least four tornadoes touched down in the Chicago area on Monday, the National Weather Service confirmed.