Diane Pathieu
Prior to joining the ABC 7 team, Diane was a reporter/anchor at WTMJ4 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She reported for their morning show, "Live at Daybreak" and also served as anchor of "Live at Noon."
Diane got her start at KFXB-TV in Dubuque, Iowa after graduating Columbia College Chicago in 2001, and has worked at various stations in the Midwest over the years. She even dabbled in radio, both on-air and behind the scenes!
Diane is a native Chicagoan, born and raised in Rogers Park. She is a first-generation American; her family comes from Lebanon and Syria, and they are all fluent in the Assyrian language. Diane is happy to be back home and looks forward to helping serve her community.
Diane is happily married, and in the process of turning her Cheesehead husband into an honorary Chicago sports fan!
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Diane's Stories
Diane Pathieu's Weekender Report
Diane Pathieu takes a look at what's going on in the city and suburbs.
Festival Friday with Diane Pathieu
Each week, we list some events you can attend over the weekend.
Umaga Bakehouse bringing Filipino breads, pastries to NW Side
Umaga Bakehouse is called "the Filipino bakery reimagined" and for good reason.
Pedestrian hit by car on I-57 in Calumet Park; road reopens, Illinois State Police say
A car hit a female pedestrian Tuesday morning on Interstate 57 in the south suburbs, Illinois State Police said.
Final phase of Kennedy Expressway construction, closures underway, IDOT says
Lane closures have begun on the Kennedy Expressway, IDOT said. The final phase of the construction project is expected to last until fall 2025.
Worker truck catches fire on Tri-State Tollway in suburbs, video shows
Chopper 7 was over the scene as crews battled the blaze during the Tuesday morning commute.
Semi hauling pipes overturns in Lake County, video shows
Chopper 7 was over the scene as large pipes were scattered near the ramp on Friday morning.
Video shows semi fiery crash on EB I-290 near Elmhurst
Video shows a car lodged under a semi in the west suburbs on Thursday morning.
Final day for 2025 Chicago Auto Show at McCormick Place
Monday is the final day of the 2025 Chicago Auto Show.
Chicago Auto Show 2025 rolls into final weekend at McCormick Place
It's the final weekend to check out the 2025 Chicago Auto Show.