Dan Ponce joined WGN-TV in September 2010 as a general assignment reporter for WGN News. He is now an anchor for WGN Morning News from 4-6a alongside Lauren Jiggetts.
Prior to joining WGN, Dan was a general assignment reporter for Chicago's ABC7 Eyewitness News. His broadcast career began in Lansing, Michigan at WILX.
TV runs in the family. Dan's father is Phil Ponce, host of Chicago Tonight on WTTW. His brother is Anthony Ponce, anchor/reporter for Chicago's NBC5. Dan earned his Master's degree from the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University and his Bachelor's degree from Indiana University.
Dan is also the founder of the world-renowned a cappella group Straight No Chaser on Atlantic Records. He lives in Chicago with his wife, daughter and miniature dachshund.
Dan Ponce is on a quest to visit all 77 of Chicago's official Community Areas. His latest stop — Back of the Yards.
Dan Ponce continues his journey to visit all 77 of Chicago's official community areas. His latest stop ― Norwood Park.
Dan Ponce is on a quest to visit all 77 of Chicago`s official community areas. His latest stop — North Lawndale!
Dan Ponce continues his quest to visit all of Chicago's 77 official community areas by making his latest stop in West Town.
Dan Ponce is on a quest to visit all 77 of Chicago`s official community areas. His latest stop North Center.
CHICAGO — Dan Ponce is on a quest to visit all 77 of Chicago's official community areas. His latest stop —Bronzeville.