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
Secret Service, Chicago police outline DNC safety plan; no known credible threat to convention
The Secret Service along with Chicago police have outlined their safety plan for the DNC in Chicago.
DNC Rules Committee formalizes nomination process
The Rules Committee for the Democratic National Convention met Wednesday to formalize the nomination process for the presidential nominee.
Kamala Harris makes 1st campaign stop as presidential candidate in Milwaukee; 3K attend rally
Vice President Kamala Harris hit the campaign trail Tuesday for a rally in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, as the presumptive presidential nominee for the Democratic Party.
Pritzker, Durbin, Duckworth endorse VP Kamala Harris as she secures enough delegates for nomination
Gov. JB Pritzker and senators Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth have joined many other Democrats in endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris for the 2024 presidential election.
Donald Trump's speech about assassination attempt hits home for Illinois delegates at RNC
Former President Donald Trump gave a 92-minute speech that had some emotional moments for delegates as he recounted being shot in an assassination attempt at a Pennsylvania rally last weekend.
Illinois GOP delegates call for Secret Service director to step down after Trump shooting
After Donald Trump's life was at risk on Saturday, two congressmen called for Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle to be replaced.
CPD in Milwaukee ahead of DNC, newly elected IL GOP Party chair preaches unity at RNC day 3
Wednesday morning had a lot of talk about bringing people in the party together despite there being differences on some issues.
Republican delegates urged to make case for Trump, reach out to disenfranchised Democratic voters
Delegates were called to reach out to voters that maybe for years have voted for democrats just out of habit.
Illinois Republicans help Trump clinch GOP nomination at 2024 RNC in Milwaukee
The Trump campaign is shifting into full gear as Republicans march on toward November with a finalized ticket.
No changes made to RNC security plan after Trump assassination attempt, Secret Service says
There are no known threats to the 2024 Republican National Convention, officials said, in the aftermath of the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump.