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
Jose Torres named interim Chicago Public Schools CEO
Jose Torres is the former CEO of Elgin's U-46 District, the state's second largest school district after CPS.
Chicago police safety initiative for summer 2021 includes community engagement for officers
Chicago police are launching a program Friday that they believe will be crtiical to keeping Chicago safe this summer.
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker hints he may not seek reelection to 2nd term
The question is: Is the governor serious, or just being coy about his plans?
Illinois Senate votes to create elected school board for Chicago Public Schools
The Illinois Senate has voted to create an elected school board in Chicago.
$42.2B state budget proposal, Illinois election bill pass, move to Gov. Pritzker's desk
A $42.2B Illinois budget proposal passed early Tuesday morning in Springfield.
Illinois 2022 primary election could be pushed back as redistricting talks continue
Democratic lawmakers who control the redistricting process are privately discussing the possibility of delaying next spring's primary.
Mayor Lightfoot looks to make Chicago's liquor sales curfew permanent
The mayor says a curfew would prevent people from loitering around stores that sell alcohol. She calls that a safety concern.
Chicago City Council delays vote on renaming Lake Shore Drive for Jean Baptiste Point DuSable
A Chicago City Council vote on whether to rename Lake Shore Drive after Jean Baptiste Point DuSable was delayed at Wednesday's meeting.
Mike Madigan's former chief of staff Tim Mapes indicted for allegedly lying to grand jury
Michael Madigan's former chief of staff has been indicted for allegedly lying under oath to a federal grand jury.
Chicago activists mark anniversary of George Floyd's death with vigil, call for police reform
A vigil was held at St. Benedict's on the North Side to mark the death of George Floyd.