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 Mayor Brandon Johnson evaluates first year in office in one-on-one interview with ABC7
As with any first-year politician, the mayor has gotten mixed reviews from Chicagoans.
Aldermen frustrated with performance, leadership call for CTA president Dorval Carter to resign
Frustration continues to grow about CTA performance and now there is pressure for change at the top, as aldermen gather signatures for a resolution calling on president Dorval Carter to resign or be replaced.
Mayor Johnson meets with labor leaders on 2nd day in Springfield, continues push for state funds
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is heading back to the city Thursday, after a two-day visit to Springfield.
Mayor Johnson travels to Springfield to fight for $1B he says Chicago owed in state funds
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson was down in Springfield Wednesday. He's fighting for $1 billion that he says Chicago is owed in state funds.
Art Institute of Chicago no longer pursuing charges against 68 arrested at pro-Palestinian protest
When demonstrators took over a garden area at the Art Institute on Saturday, they shoved a security guard, stole her keys and radio and blocked an emergency exit, according to the school and police.
Johnson addresses controversy over plans to attend Officer Huesca's funeral against family's wishes
Despite Mayor Brandon Johnson being told numerous times that fallen CPD Officer Luis Huesca's family did not want at the funeral, he did not back off his plans until the last minute.
Abortion rights groups sue Chicago over permit to protest outside United Center during DNC
A coalition of groups planning a march for abortion rights outside the United Center sued the city Thursday morning because their permit was denied. It is the latest lawsuit against Chicago over DNC demonstration restrictions.
Former President Trump focuses on economy, immigration at Waukesha, Wisconsin rally
Former President Donald Trump hit the campaign trail Wednesday, with a pair of visits to Midwest swing states.
Protesters who want to demonstrate outside United Center during DNC take city to federal court
The groups want to hold their demonstrations close to the United Center, but have instead been told they are restricted a location more than 3.5 miles away.
Family of fallen CPD Officer Luis Huesca asked Mayor Brandon Johnson not to attend his funeral
Mayor Brandon Johnson did not attend Luis Huesca's funeral after learning that the fallen officer's grief-stricken mother said he was not welcome.