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
Republican candidates for midterm election share message of unity at Illinois State Fair
Republicans are gathering in Springfield Thursday for their day at the Illinois State Fair.
Democrats rally at Illinois State Fair ahead of midterms, decrying costs and corruption
Democratic leaders used Governor's Day at the Illinois State Fair to rally supporters ahead of November's election, urging voters to stay engaged and not take the party's dominance in Illinois for granted.
Hammond leaders, fans encouraged as Chicago Bears signal progress on stadium site review
Chicago Bears executives say they still have significant work ahead before choosing a location for a new stadium, but their latest update has fans and officials in Hammond feeling increasingly optimistic about the team's future across the state line.
Chicago Bears executives say NW Indiana 'sole focus' for new stadium, talks with Illinois continue
Chicago Bears executives said they continue to practice "due diligence" in finding a site for the team's new stadium in northwest Indiana. The team confirmed they will not change their name if they build a stadium across state lines.
Bears expected to give stadium update as Indiana officials express confidence in Hammond site
Chicago Bears executives are expected to deliver an update Thursday on the team's stadium plans, which officials in Indiana say continue to center on Hammond where there is ongoing due diligence at multiple locations.
Chicago moves to tighten oversight of data center development, seeks temporary moratorium
Mayor Brandon Johnson signed an executive order Tuesday aimed at creating new regulations for data centers in Chicago.
Bally's slows parts of Chicago casino project amid dispute over video gaming terminals, ald. divided
Bally's Chicago is pausing construction on several parts of its permanent casino as a political fight intensifies over the future of video gaming terminals in the city. The company says the growing push for hundreds of new terminals could drain
Austin community marks reopening of fully accessible CTA Green Line station
With the Austin station now upgraded, the CTA says 75% of its system is fully accessible, with a goal of reaching full accessibility by 2038.
Special Illinois House committee opens investigation into Rep. Carol Ammons as federal case unfolds
An Illinois House committee on Thursday launched a formal investigation into state Rep. Carol Ammons, a Democrat from Urbana, who is facing federal corruption charges and could ultimately be expelled from the legislature.
Illinois House Speaker Welch expresses regret over handling of former Rep. Benton's harassment case
Illinois House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch publicly acknowledged missteps in his handling of sexual harassment allegations against a former state lawmaker, calling the episode a "system failure" that demands reform.