Kraig Moreland

Kraig Moreland – Author, Filmmaker, Historian, and Community Leader

Kraig Moreland is a lifelong resident of Lake Bluff, Illinois, where his deep roots in the community have shaped a career devoted to storytelling, youth development, and historical preservation. After a decade in advertising and marketing, Kraig founded New Vision Athletics, Inc. in 1996—a privately held youth sports league serving the North Shore of Chicago. He and his wife Jennifer have raised their four children in Lake Bluff, and together they co-founded the Margo Moreland Charitable Foundation in 1999, which supports children affected by Cerebral Palsy.

Kraig is the leading expert on the facts surrounding a compelling historical mystery that inspired his debut historical fiction book. His meticulous research and emotional insight have made him a sought-after voice in the true crime and history communities. He has been interviewed on numerous podcasts and radio shows, including two of the most popular true crime podcasts in the country—Most Notorious and Crime Junkies. His work was also featured in the premiere episode of WGN’s Backstory with Larry Potash, highlighting his book and the mystery at its heart.

With a passion for film and local history, Kraig has spent the past 15 years helping write and co-produce the Lake Bluff Ghost Walk, blending theatrical storytelling with historical fact. In 2011, he wrote, filmed, and produced the award-winning documentary A Childhood Lost & Found – A Journey Back to The Lake Bluff Children’s Home, a poignant exploration of the orphanage that once stood in his hometown. The film received a “Superior Achievement” award from the Illinois Association of Museums in 2012.

Kraig’s contributions have been recognized with the 2012 I Care Award, an honorary Paul Harris Fellow Rotary award, and induction into the Lake Forest High School Wall of Fame in 2018. In 2014, he was a featured speaker at Rosalind Franklin University Medical School’s TEDMed Live event, sharing insights on storytelling, legacy, and community impact.

This historical fiction book marks a new chapter in Kraig’s creative journey—one that blends his expertise in research, his passion for emotional truth, and his lifelong commitment to honoring the stories that shape us.