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
AG Raoul partners with Amazon to provide 1,000 Ring cameras to domestic violence survivors
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined the Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Amazon in Chicago to announce the donation of 1,000 Ring cameras for domestic violence survivors.
Rising e-bike crashes prompt Illinois to launch new safety initiative
Illinois officials started a new “Ride Safe, Ride Smart, Ride Ready" program to create tougher rules for fast e-bikes, scooters and other electric devices.
New push to protect Illinois workers from extreme cold after subzero week
Days after a dangerous cold snap sent wind chills plunging to 32 degrees below zero across Illinois, state lawmakers are renewing their push for legislation that would protect workers forced to labor outside in extreme weather, saying last week’s deep freeze exposed a glaring gap in workplace safety law.
Yes, I'm real: Your guide to spotting AI-generated videos
Artificial intelligence videos are flooding social media feeds, and distinguishing them from real footage is getting trickier by the week.
United Center to offer THC-infused beverages in first for major U.S. arenas
Fans visiting the United Center will soon have a new option beyond beer and cocktails.
Chicago man released after 22 years as detective's credibility crumbles in murder case
Antonio Porter spent more than two decades in prison for a murder he’s always said he didn’t commit, and on Tuesday, he was released.
Chicago pantries brace for SNAP cuts: 'I don't know what we're going to do'
Some SNAP recipients say they do not know if they will meet the new requirements month to month.
Is Chicago Public Schools running out of students or solutions?
The changes are hitting West and South Side schools hardest, with some networks losing more than one-third of their students.
Why a short trip outside can land you in the ER during Chicago’s deep freeze
Chicago emergency rooms are preparing for a rise in cold-related injuries as extreme temperatures set in, with doctors warning that numbness can mask serious damage and that even short, poorly dressed trips outside can quickly turn dangerous.
Billie Jean King, Jason Collins among those honored by LGBTQ Sports Hall of Fame in 2026
The LGBTQ Sports Hall of Fame announced its 2026 class this week, adding 10 new inductees whose careers span professional leagues, the Olympics, high school sports and sports media.