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 says Johnson, Pritzker 'should call for help' amid 'teen takeovers'
President Donald Trump took to social media Tuesday to criticize Mayor Brandon Johnson and Gov. JB Pritzker, after dozens were arrested, three shot and several police officers injured amid so-called teen takeovers over Memorial Day weekend in Chicago.
How could 'mega-projects' bill aimed at keeping Bears in Illinois impact taxpayers?
Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas is hoping a new report will give lawmakers something to think about as they work on the bill that could determine if the Bears stay in Illinois.
Pritzker is hopeful lawmakers will pass bill that could keep Bears in Illinois as deadline nears
Lawmakers will need to move quickly while the Bears and the NFL wait on the sidelines.
Bears have 'exhausted every opportunity to stay in Chicago' despite mayor saying new meetings held
Mayor Brandon Johnson's Office said the Chicago Bears had recent meetings with Chicago's Corporation Counsel regarding the terms for a new lakefront stadium, but the Bears later said they "have exhausted every opportunity to stay in Chicago."
Chicago City Council debates ordinance named for Jesse Jackson that provides voter protection
There was some vigorous and at times heated debate in the Chicago City Council Wednesday over a voting access ordinance named in honor of the late Jesse Jackson Sr.
Goodell appears to emphasize two viable sites for new Bears stadium are Arlington Heights, Hammond
The NFL's chief spokesman told ABC7 that team owners are getting antsy for the Bears to decide on their future home. But the Bears are, in some ways, at the mercy of Illinois lawmakers.
Pritzker blasts Johnson's push to keep Bears in Chicago: 'The mayor has no plan'
The Bears are planning to provide the NFL with an update on their future plans at the league's meeting on Tuesday in Orlando.
Some suburban mayors push back on Pritzker's affordable housing initiative
There is growing opposition to one of the signature pieces of legislation that Gov. JB Pritzker is pushing for this year.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson will travel to meet Pope Leo: mayor's office
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson will travel to meet Pope Leo XIV, the mayor's office said Wednesday.
City council members seek answers about delay in finding replacement for ShotSpotter
The system formerly known as ShotSpotter was shut down more than a year and a half ago.