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
UIC Med students celebrate Match Day as state faces doctor shortfall
Hundreds of medical students across the city, including at the University of Illinois Chicago College of Medicine, opened sealed envelopes revealing where they will begin residency training, a milestone that comes as Illinois faces a growing shortage of doctors.
Ex-Bull Joakim Noah backs Illinois bill to expand housing support for people leaving prison
Former Chicago Bull Joakim Noah is stepping into a new role, advocating for housing support for people leaving prison.
"A different campaign": Bailey eyes Chicago push after GOP primary win
Republican nominee Darren Bailey says his general election strategy will center on expanding support in Chicago after securing his party’s nomination, positioning a renewed outreach effort as he prepares to face Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker again this fall.
Divvy rates rise in Chicago as city promises more stations and rider perks in 2026
Divvy rides in Chicago are getting a little more expensive, but the system is also expanding. Here’s what’s changing.
Push grows for special prosecutor after Operation Midway Blitz
A group led by civil rights law firm Loevy and Loevy asked a Cook County judge Thursday to bring in a special prosecutor to investigate federal agents after a large immigration operation in Chicago last fall.
New rule nearly doubles eligibility for Illinois ABLE savings accounts
The change nearly doubles the number of Illinois residents who can use the program, which lets people with disabilities save and invest money tax-free for qualified expenses.
Residents form union over rent hike near Obama Presidential Center
The proposed deal has left families worried about finding another affordable place in Woodlawn.
Lane Bryant murders: Victim's father urges FBI to take over case
Eighteen years after five women were shot and killed inside a Lane Bryant store in suburban Tinley Park, the father of one of the victims is speaking publicly for the first time, asking investigators to identify the person responsible while he is still alive to hear the answer.
Illinois Democrats propose independent commission to investigate state ties to Epstein
Illinois Democrats on Monday introduced legislation to create an independent state commission to investigate potential Illinois connections to Jeffrey Epstein’s sex trafficking operation, arguing the state has the authority to examine whether Illinois laws were broken.
Illinois lawmakers weigh emergency bills as SNAP cuts threaten 230,000 residents
Illinois legislators are considering two emergency bills in response to federal changes that will reduce or end Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, benefits for about 230,000 state residents starting in April and May.