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.
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Tre's Stories
15-year-old girl killed by stray bullet in Round Lake Beach shooting identified
Relatives told ABC7 the victim was eating dinner in the kitchen when she was shot. Weeks ago, the family was celebrating her Quinceañera, and now they are mourning the teenager's sudden murder.
Father of 3 found shot to death in unincorp. Lombard driveway; murder investigation underway
A husband and father of three was found shot and killed in the driveway of a west suburban home Monday night, family and police said Tuesday.
Bodycam video reveals chaotic scene of deputy fatally shooting IL Black woman who called 911
Body camera video released Monday by a prosecutor reveals a chaotic scene in which a Black woman in Springfield, who called 911 for help is shot in the face in her home by a white sheriff's deputy.
Chicago shooting: Postal worker shot to death in front of West Pullman home ID'd, officials say
Postal inspectors are offering a reward up to $250,000 for information leading to the shooter's arrest and conviction.
Miguel Angel Rios Memorial Project founded 4 years after 18-year-old's Little Village shooting death
A glimmer of light is coming out of a mother's darkest moment four years to the date after her 18-year-old son, Miguel Rios, was shot and killed in an alleged robbery on Chicago's Southwest Side.
Chicago weather: Storms topple trees, power lines across area; NWS confirms 3 tornadoes
Storms Sunday night left widespread damage across the Chicago area.
Illinois politicians, SS agent who took bullet for Reagan in 1981 react after Trump rally shooting
Illinois politicians are reacting Saturday after Donald Trump said he was shot Saturday. The country hasn't seen an assassination attempt on a president or a presidential candidate since 1981.
High-profile US shootings involving politicians, public figures over the past 75 years
The country hasn't seen an assassination attempt on a president or a presidential candidate since 1981 when President Ronald Reagan was shot in Washington D.C. Here's a list of the most high-profile shootings involving public figures in 75 years.
Teen girl in critical condition after being pulled from Lake Michigan at Illinois Beach State Park
Officials say a 15-year-old girl is in critical condition after she went missing while swimming in Lake Michigan at Illinois Beach State Park and had to be rescued.
Remnants of Beryl bring heavy rain, prompting Flood Watch for parts of Chicago area: LIVE radar
Remnants of Tropical Depression Beryl are bringing heavy rain and causing flash flooding in parts of the Chicago area on Tuesday night.