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
South suburban Democrats move to replace former Rep. Harry Benton after undisclosed ethics findings
The process to replace former state Rep. Harry Benton is underway after the Plainfield Democrat resigned last week following an ethics investigation that legislative leaders described as revealing "outrageous and unbecoming behavior."
Illinois lawmaker Harry Benton resigns after ethics investigation, growing pressure
Democratic Illinois State Rep. Harry Benton has resigned following an ethics investigation that found conduct described as unbecoming of an elected official, prompting calls from Illinois' governor and legislative leaders for him to step down.
Chicago prepares safety measures for holiday weekend as community groups mobilize
Community organizations and city officials outlined plans Friday to help keep residents safe over the Fourth of July weekend, one year after 55 people were shot and eight were killed during the holiday period.
Pressure grows for Illinois lawmaker Harry Benton to resign after ethics investigation
Pressure is mounting on an Illinois state representative to resign following an ethics investigation that found conduct described as unbecoming of an elected official, prompting calls from the governor and legislative leaders for him to step down.
Chicago Police Department Superintendent Larry Snelling announces retirement
Praise poured in as Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling announced his retirement, but the decision has also raised questions about the department's leadership as the city heads into the summer months.
Chicago, Cook County minimum wage increases take effect Wednesday
Wednesday is the start of July and with that comes new laws that go into effect.
Chicago mayor defends handling of failed parking meter bid amid transparency concerns
Mayor Brandon Johnson on Tuesday defended his administration's approach to a failed bid to repurchase the city's parking meters.
Chicago Bears advance Hammond stadium exploration with new soil testing
The Chicago Bears have taken another step toward a possible stadium project in Hammond, Indiana, confirming over the weekend that they began soil testing on a new plot of land near Wolf Lake.
Independent candidates accuse Garcia allies of using aggressive tactics in ballot challenges
An Independent candidate running to replace retiring Congressman Jesus "Chuy" Garcia is criticizing his office for what she calls active involvement in efforts to remove her from the ballot.
Former Chicago Housing Authority head Matt Brewer announces run for mayor: 'not a spite campaign'
Matt Brewer, the former head of the Chicago Housing Authority Board, announced his candidacy in a campaign video released Thursday morning.