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
A look back at Barack Obama's rise from community organizer to America's first Black president
Ahead of this week's opening of his presidential center, ABC7 Political Reporter Craig Wall looked at Obama's journey through the lens of some of the people who know him best.
Judge questions US Attorney's Office as charges are dropped in Loretto Hospital fraud case
Federal prosecutors have dropped all charges against two defendants in a hospital COVID-19 fraud case after their attorneys raised allegations of prosecutorial misconduct, prompting sharp questions from the judge overseeing the case.
Rahm Emanuel urges Bears to get serious on stadium talks, explains Chicago's World Cup absence
Former Chicago Mayor and U.S. ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel says the Chicago Bears do not want to leave Illinois but must get serious if they hope to strike a deal on a new stadium, as the team's long-running saga drags on.
Chicago Bears consider new stadium sites in Hammond as IL Republican lawmakers make new proposals
The Chicago Bears are weighing new properties in Hammond, Indiana, as they work toward a decision on where to build a new stadium, with team executives recently returning to the northwest Indiana city.
Former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel fuels 2028 speculation with New Hampshire bike tour
Former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel is continuing to fuel speculation about a possible run for president after completing a weekend bike ride across New Hampshire.
Illinois leaders, fans across Chicago area react after Bears advance Hammond, Indiana stadium plans
Illinois political leaders are facing renewed pressure after the Chicago Bears issued their strongest statement yet signaling they are serious about leaving Soldier Field for a new stadium in Hammond, Indiana.
Independent Illinois governor candidate faces ballot challenge from Darren Bailey campaign
The race for Illinois governor has taken a new turn with the emergence of an independent candidate whose campaign could draw support from Republican nominee Darren Bailey, prompting Bailey's team to challenge his place on the ballot.
Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza launches campaign for mayor of Chicago
Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza officially launched her campaign to become the next mayor of Chicago on Wednesday.
Indiana leaders optimistic for new Bears stadium after Illinois lawmakers fail to pass bill
The battle over the Chicago Bears stadium continues as Hammond's mayor speaks out after Illinois lawmakers failed to pass a stadium bill.
Illinois General Assembly ends session without passing Chicago Bears stadium bill
Arlington Heights leaders are expressing disappointment in the legislature's fumble as Mayor Johnson continues his push to keep the Bears in Chicago.