Stephanie Wade
Wade currently works as a morning reporter and fill-in traffic anchor on ABC 7's Morning Show.
Since being at ABC 7, she's covered major court cases, including former Ald. Ed Burke, singer R. Kelly and actor Jussie Smollett - to name a few. Her passion is covering local government and breaking news.
Before Chicago, Wade worked in Indianapolis for five years as an investigative reporter. State leaders credited her series of reports on high infant and maternal mortality rates with helping change legislation in Indiana. Before that, she worked in her hometown of Toledo, Ohio. (Go Bucks!)
Wade is a graduate of DePaul University, where she currently holds a position on the Young Professionals Advisory Board for the College of Communication. She was also named their 2016 Journalism Outstanding Achievement & Leadership Award recipient.
Wade volunteers as a "Big Sister" with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan Chicago. When she's not working, she loves to try different exercise classes around town, get outdoors for a hike, and explore the ever-growing restaurant scene in Chicago.
A big "foodie," Wade is always looking for new restaurant suggestions in the Windy City!
Email: Stephanie.X.Wade@abc.com
Twitter: @stephmwade
Instagram: @stephmwade
Stephanie's Stories
Thousands run Bank of America 13.1 half marathon on city's West Side
The fourth running of the Bank of America 13.1 race on the West Side of Chicago went off without a hitch.
ComEd price hike coming June 1, Citizens Utility Board warns
Your monthly ComEd bill could soon be going up as much as $10 a month.
Smoke from Canadian wildfires moves into Chicago area, potentially impacting air quality
Smoke from wildfires in Canada moved into the Chicago area Friday evening. Doctors are warning people about the potential dangers of being outside this weekend.
Police searching for suspect after his sisters stabbed, killed in Streamwood, friends say
A manhunt is underway for a suspect after his two sisters were stabbed to death in northwest suburban Streamwood Wednesday night, friends told ABC7.
Chicago fire paramedics save life of 1-year-old baby suffering cardiac arrest
A 13-month old baby is alive today thanks to the quick action by Chicago Fire Department paramedics.
Chicago area marks Memorial Day with ceremonies and parades as travelers pack roads, airports
Parades and special observances took across the Chicago area for Memorial Day.
Memorial Day weekend travelers set to pack Chicago roads, O'Hare and Midway airports
The Memorial Day travel rush is expected to start Thursday.
Teen awaiting heart transplant graduates high school at Lurie Children's hospital
"I'm so happy because I thought he wasn't going to make it," Taevion Norris' mother said at the graduation ceremony.
Committee approves controversial 'snap curfew' ordinance; full city council to vote Wednesday
A Chicago City Council committee on Tuesday approved a controversial ordinance that would allow officials to implement so-called "snap curfews."
Large dust storm moves through Chicago area, first-ever warning in city limits
Chicago saw its first-ever Dust Storm Warning within the city limits Friday as high winds carried dust across most of the area.