Andy Koval is a Digital Producer at Eyewitness News WEHT/WTVW. He covers a diverse range of topics, including sports—both individual and team—as well as animal welfare, crime and justice, and the beverage industry. His work has been featured in numerous outlets, including FOX8 WGHP, WGN Radio AM 720, and Yahoo Finance.
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Andy Koval's focus is primarily on local news in Chicago and Illinois, with a strong emphasis on evolving stories and breaking news related to crime and entertainment. If you have insights or information related to ongoing criminal investigations, new developments in the entertainment industry within the local area, or breaking news from Chicago or Illinois, your pitch may be well received.
Given Andy's focus on covering evolving stories and breaking news, pitches should reflect recent events or developing situations rather than historical topics. Additionally, sources who can provide unique perspectives on crime-related issues in Chicago or updates about local music and restaurant scenes are likely to garner his attention.
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LOWELL, Ind. — The Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) conducted a search warrant Wednesday morning in at a animal hospital in Lowell.
By: Andy Koval
Andy Koval CHICAGO — Shedd Aquarium is preparing to rescue and rehome up to ten beluga whales who are living in a closed marine park in Canada.
By: Andy Koval
HAMMOND, Ind. — The woman federally charged after buying the gun used in the Swedish Hospital shooting, which killed a Chicago police officer and wounded another, has pleaded guilty. Back in late A…
By: Andy Koval
CHICAGO — A second teen was charged with murder following a deadly triple shooting in 2024 on the South Side. The teen boy, 16, was taken into custody by CPD and US Marshals Office on Wednesday mor…
NAPERVILLE, Ill. — A suburban man is facing multiple charges after being accused of driving drunk in a crash that killed a 27-year-old woman in Naperville.
By: Andy Koval, Courtney Spinelli
MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. — An Indiana State Police trooper was shot Friday morning near a gas station in Michigan City, according to a source. The shooting happened near the US 421 interchange at around…
CHICAGO — A person died early Friday morning following a crash involving a semi truck on the Dan Ryan. At around 12:10 a.m., Illinois State Police believe a vehicle and a semi crashed in the southb…
CHICAGO — Two males died Friday morning following a crash involving a semi in Hegewisch. At around 9:15 a.m., authorities responded to the 2700 block of East 130th Street on the report of a crash. …
WOODSTOCK, Ill. — Some Woodstock residents are being evacuated due to a gas main break Friday afternoon. The break happened in the area of Daybreak Ridge and Riverwoods Drive just after 12:40 p.m. …
By: Andy Koval
CHICAGO — A Chicago man was convicted in a jury trial for plotting to kill witnesses in his relative’s trial. In the summer of 2024, Christopher Yates was charged after a plot was foiled to k…
