Craig Wall
Upon his hiring ABC 7 Eyewitness News Director, Jennifer Graves commented, "Craig Wall is a well-respected reporter with extensive experience covering major stories in Chicago for nearly two decades. He has a reputation for being aggressive and fair. He understands the political landscape in Chicago and Illinois and knows how to dig for every angle of a story. Craig will be a great addition to our proud legacy of political reporting."
Wall comes to ABC 7 from Fox 32/WFLD-TV where he worked as a general assignment reporter and substitute anchor since 1998. In addition to covering stories in Chicago ranging from crime, transportation, education business and politics, Wall was dispatched to cover some of the biggest stories on the national scene including Hurricane Katrina and 9-11 in New York.
Wall's reporting skills were honed at several stations around the country including KSL-TV, Salt Lake City, Utah (1994-98); WLEX-TV, Lexington, Kentucky (1990-94); and WMDT-TV in Salisbury, Maryland (1988-90).
Wall served in the United States Navy from 1979-1983. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Wisconsin with a B.A. in Journalism.
Craig's Stories
Trump administration reflects 'country club,' Mayor Johnson says in response to DOJ investigation
"My administration reflects the country; it reflects the city," Mayor Johnson said in response to the DOJ investigation. "His administration reflects the country club."
Exclusive 1-on-1 interview: Gov. JB Pritzker to make decision on 3rd term as governor by July
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is apparently getting closer to a decision on his political future and whether he will run for a third term or seek higher office instead.
Chicago Bears prioritizing Arlington Heights for new stadium: Mayor Johnson
The Chicago Bears are prioritizing Arlington Heights for their new stadium, a statement from Mayor Brandon Johnson's office said Friday.
Illinois lawmakers confident they can find funding for $771M public transit shortfall
State lawmakers said Thursday they're confident they can find funding for transportation by the end of the month.
Mayor Johnson talks lessons learned from 2nd year in office, including dropping Chicago violence
Mayor Brandon Johnson, on the eve of his second anniversary in office, is talking about lessons learned from a year filled with conflicts.
Likely Cook County property tax bill delay spurs blame game between politicians, contractor
If those tax bills are significantly late, it could be problematic for school districts.
Rahm Emanuel establishes new ROTC scholarship named after former Navy Admiral Lisa Franchetti
Former Ambassador and Mayor Rahm Emanuel established a new ROTC scholarship Monday.
Chicago small businesses raise concerns over tariffs to Illinois Democrats
Some local businesses were raising concerns Friday about the impact of tariffs on their operating costs.
Democrats join with Republicans to pay respects to former IL Gov. George Ryan
A funeral was held Thursday for the late former Illinois Gov. George Ryan. He died last Friday at the age of 91.
Illinois Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi running for US Senate
Illinois Democratic Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi says he will run for the U.S. Senate opening with Dick Durbin's decision to not seek reelection.