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Craig Walker

Craig is the editor and publisher of the Chicago Journal and the founder of Challenge Media. A lifelong resident of the Chicago area, you can learn more on his personal site at walkercraig.com.

Opinion & Comment

Opinion: List of health problems 57th District Rep. Jonathan Carroll must personally pay for

With HB4259, we thank Jonathan Carroll of the 57th District for setting precedent and allowing Illinois taxpayers to strip him of his health insurance for life.

Opinion: List of health problems 57th District Rep. Jonathan Carroll must personally pay for
Opinion & Comment

Comment: Streaming now “JUSSTICE” Season 2, Return to MAGA Country

IN A WORLD where ATTENTION is the only currency, ONE MAN gets LESS than he bargained for…but he’s coming back for the whole thing.

Comment: Streaming now “JUSSTICE” Season 2, Return to MAGA Country
Opinion & Comment

Comment: At least they left the tower...

All that success and the former Chicago giant that was Sears, Roebuck & Co. couldn't even see coming that which would be its demise. Itself.

Comment: At least they left the tower...
Opinion & Comment

Opinion: The amendment to SB1169 is an immoral power grab using COVID as convenient excuse

A pair of Illinois House Reps from some of the wealthiest districts in the state are out for your conscience. And they're going to take it from you, whether you like it or not.

Opinion: The amendment to SB1169 is an immoral power grab using COVID as convenient excuse
Opinion & Comment

Comment: Shock & Aw Shucks. Part One.

The first in a multi-part reflection upon the last 20 years of American foreign policy, as told by a man who wasn't there.

Comment: Shock & Aw Shucks. Part One.
Opinion & Comment

Opinion: The Governor's New Mask

Once upon time there was a Governor...

Opinion: The Governor's New Mask
MLB

Opinion: The Field of Dreams Game is the Best Thing MLB has Done in Years

And they could keep doing it, forever...as long as they do it right.

Opinion: The Field of Dreams Game is the Best Thing MLB has Done in Years
Podcast

Chicago Journal Podcast: At the End of an Era

On this episode of the Chicago Journal podcast, it's been a tough year and, for some Chicago sports fans, it just got a lot worse. Craig revisits what may one day be remembered as one of the saddest moments in Chicago sports history.

Chicago Journal Podcast: At the End of an Era
Sports

Opinion: Less than 24 Hours into Free Agency, the Bulls Became a Competitor

Apparently, Artūras Karnišovas and Marc Eversley like to work quickly.

Opinion: Less than 24 Hours into Free Agency, the Bulls Became a Competitor
Sports

Opinion: At the End of an Era

It's been a tough year and, for some Chicago sports fans, it just got a lot worse.

Opinion: At the End of an Era