Terrence Lee
Terrence Lee co-anchors First at Four.
Previously, Terrence anchored the morning and noon shows for News 5 Cleveland. During his seven years in Northeast Ohio, he covered some of the biggest stories of the past decade including the rescue of the three women held captive for a decade, the Republican National Convention and the Cavaliers ending Cleveland’s sports championship drought. Yes, he also covered 2016 World Series where...you know...the Cubs beat the Indians.
Terrence began his career at WMDT 47 in Salisbury, Maryland where he anchored and reported for six years.
Along the way, he has been awarded with several Emmy and Associated Press Awards for breaking news coverage, reporting and anchoring.
Terrence was born and raised in Owings, Maryland. Most of his family still lives there, but he’s excited to have Sunday dinners with his many relatives who now call Chicago home.
Terrence graduated summa cum laude from Temple University in Philadelphia.
When he’s not at work, he loves exploring Chicago’s neighborhood, going to concerts, checking out new restaurants, working out and long naps (thanks to the 2 a.m. wake-ups).
The latest from Terrence Lee
Chicago neighborhood sees new homes rise on long-vacant lots
The project links new housing to the Red Line extension and aims to expand homeownership on the Far South Side.
22 charged in northwest Indiana gambling ring tied to threats, nationwide arrests
Federal prosecutors say a years-long illegal sports betting ring based in northwest Indiana used threats and intimidation to collect debts, leading to charges against 22 people after coordinated arrests and searches on Wednesday.
Parents of Loyola student killed in Chicago shooting want justice: 'She really mattered'
The parents of a Loyola University Chicago freshman came face to face Wednesday with the man accused of killing their daughter, as he pleaded not guilty in a packed courtroom weeks after the shooting near Tobey Prinz Beach.
Gaming helps kids at Chicago children's hospital in treatment
Kids at Lurie Children's Hospital in Chicago now have a new way to relax and get a bit of joy while seeking treatment in video games.
150K Illinois households may lose SNAP assistance beginning May 1
SNAP recipients have a deadline this week -- some will lose their benefits by Friday. Here's what to do before May 1.
Illinois creates first-of-its-kind therapy dog program for police
Illinois officials have launched a first-of-its-kind statewide certification program for law enforcement therapy dogs, aiming to prepare trained canine teams to respond to crisis situations and support communities statewide.
Honor Flight Chicago brings Army couple’s 41-year love story full circle
A Chicago-area couple who both served in the U.S. Army returned from Honor Flight Chicago this week, reflecting on a shared military journey that shaped their marriage, their family and now the next generation.
Illinois woman paralyzed in I-55 crash secures $60 million settlement
A 31-year-old Minooka woman secured a $60 million settlement after a 2022 crash on Interstate 55 near Renwick Road, where attorneys say unsafe road construction conditions led to a rollover that left her paralyzed.
Illinois voters back plan to shift data center energy costs, poll finds
If your electric or water bill feels higher and you cannot quite explain why, a new Illinois poll points to data centers and growing demand, along with a proposed fix called the POWER Act.
Pritzker joins potential 2028 contenders at national conference in New York
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker spoke Thursday at a national conference in New York, outlining what he says Democrats should focus on heading into 2028 and how to approach President Donald Trump.