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
Chicago 24th Ward Alderman Michael Scott Jr. tests positive for COVID-19; Mayor Lightfoot tests negative
Alderman Michael Scott Jr. of Chicago's 24th Ward has tested positive for COVID-19 and appeared at a press conference this week with Mayor Lori Lightfoot.
Chicago 24th Ward Alderman Michael Scott Jr. tests positive for coronavirus at community event
"Today, I received my test results, and they came back positive."
Chicago Police Chief Fred Waller, fourth-in-command, retiring this month
A high-ranking Chicago police officer is retiring this month.
Chicago Public Schools to start school year with remote learning, Mayor Lightfoot, CPS announce
Chicago Public Schools and Mayor Lori Lightfoot have announced Wednesday that CPS will start the school year with all-remote learning.
Chicago quarantine: Puerto Rico added to COVID-19 travel order
Chicago has added Puerto Rico to its its COVID-19 travel quarantine order on Tuesday.
Gov. JB Pritzker's $5 million ad campaign to promote wearing face masks receives mixed reaction
The $5 million message on masks is simple: it only works if you wear it.
State Rep. LaShawn Ford steps up to defend House Speaker Michael Madigan as calls for resignation continue
The pressure continues on House Speaker Mike Madigan to be more forthcoming about the ComEd bribery case that named him as "Public Official A," but one Chicago state representative defended him Friday.
House Speaker Michael Madigan polling Democratic caucus on whether he should step down
ABC7 Eyewitness News has learned Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan is in the process of asking all members of the Democratic caucus if he should step down.
Hawthorne Race Course, Illinois' oldest horse racing track poised to be first with casino
"It's a great day for Illinois horsemen, breeders, owners, trainers, everyone involved in this business, and thoroughbreds as well."
Chicago quarantine: Wisconsin, 3 other states added to COVID-19 travel order list
Wisconsin and three other states have been added to Chicago's expanding COVID-19 travel quarantine list, the city announced Tuesday.
