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
Gov. Pritzker, candidate Bailey take competing messages to Dallas GOP midterm convention
The race for Illinois governor shifted south on Wednesday as both Republican challenger Darren Bailey and Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker appeared in Texas ahead of the midterm Republican convention set to begin in Dallas.
2026 Chicago Mexican Independence Day celebrations | Festivals, parades, road closures
Here's everything you need to know about the 2026 Mexican Independence Day celebrations in Chicago this weekend.
Bailey criticizes Pritzker as Socialism 2026 conference opens in Chicago
The rising visibility of socialist ideas within the Democratic Party became a flashpoint in the Illinois governor's race as Republican candidate Darren Bailey sought to tie the movement to Gov. JB Pritzker while the Socialism 2026 conference opened in Chicago.
Chicago Mayor Johnson projects $882M budget deficit, mum on possible property tax increases
Mayor Brandon Johnson is forecasting a budget deficit of $882.4 million for next year, but declined to say whether he will raise property taxes to close the gap.
Chicago alders request hearing on promotional campaign featuring Mayor Johnson
A group of Chicago alders is raising concerns with a "World Business Chicago" campaign featuring Mayor Brandon Johnson. Many have said the promotions look like campaign ads.
CPS Board president candidate asks for support, defends himself amid abuse allegations
A candidate for Chicago's first fully elected CPS School Board is publicly responding for the first time to allegations from old divorce records that have become a central issue in his campaign.
NFL commissioner says Arlington Heights remains in play as Chicago Bears stadium option
Arlington Heights may still be in contention as the future home of the Chicago Bears, according to new comments from NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, who remains directly involved in discussions about the team's stadium search.
CPS Board president candidate Victor Henderson responds to past abuse allegations
A candidate for Chicago Public Schools Board President is defending himself against allegations of abuse that surfaced years ago in court filings tied to his divorce and custody case.
Mayor Johnson outlines plan to close $85M budget gap while critics question promotional campaign
Mayor Brandon Johnson says he has identified a way to close the city's $85 million budget shortfall without layoffs, even as he escalates criticism of his City Council opponents ahead of budget season and a likely reelection bid.
Chicago-area critics question legality, practicality of President Trump's mail-in ballot order
The U.S. Supreme Court has backed President Donald Trump's order aimed at curbing mail-in ballots.