Diane Pathieu is a News & Traffic Reporter/Anchor at ABC7 Chicago. With a focus on construction, real estate, arts, and entertainment, she brings a diverse range of stories to her audience, highlighting key themes in the construction industry and building materials. Diane has been featured in ABC7 News Bay Area, Crain's Chicago Business, Yahoo News, and AOL, Inc.
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Diane Pathieu's coverage focuses on local news, particularly government and politics, crime, events, and holidays in the Chicago area. She often covers breaking news stories and evolving events related to these themes. If reaching out to her with story ideas or expert insights, consider providing relevant information about local government issues in Chicago, crime trends or events happening in the area.
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By: Diane Pathieu
Chicago drivers should pack some patience for this weekend as a major ramp will temporarily close.
By: Diane Pathieu
Live streaming newscasts, breaking news, weather & original, local programming.
By: Diane Pathieu
Chicago's source for breaking news and live streaming video online. Covering News, Weather, Traffic and Sports for all of the greater Chicago Area.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- A major street closure begins this Friday in Chicago, the Illinois Department to Transportation said.
Relief efforts are underway after a pair of deadly powerful earthquakes struck north-central Venezuela. Here's how you can help those affected.
By: Diane Pathieu
Chopper 7 was over a crash involving a Chicago police squad car in Humboldt Park on Tuesday morning.
Two Chicago police officers were among four injured in a crash in Humboldt Park on Tuesday, according to police.
The CTA is marking two major milestones this summer, one of them includes more work to the ongoing State and Lake reconstruction project.
By: Diane Pathieu
The CTA is marking two major milestones this summer, one of them includes more work to the ongoing State and Lake reconstruction project.
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