Sarah Schulte
Previously, Schulte was a reporter at WCAU-TV in Philadelphia, Pa. (1995-98). Before that, she served as a reporter at WSMV-TV in Nashville, Tenn. (1992 -95) and at Westinghouse Broadcasting in Washington, D.C. (1990-92).
Earlier in her career, Schulte reported for KLAS-TV in Las Vegas, Nevada (1989-90). From 1986-88, she worked as a field producer and reporter for Capitol Broadcast News in Washington, D.C.
Schulte has an interest in politics and has covered several political campaigns and events, including the Iran/Contra hearings and the 1992 presidential race and inauguration.
In 1997, Philadelphia Magazine named Schulte "Reporter of the Year." She won a Tennessee School Bell Award in 1994 for excellence in covering school-related issues. In addition, her coverage of the Clinton/Gore presidential campaign earned an Emmy Award in 1993.
Schulte is a member of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences and the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists. She donates her time to the Cancer Society, College Bound, and the M.S. "Readers are Leaders" program.
A Highland Park native, Schulte received her B.A. degree in Journalism from Ohio Wesleyan University where she majored in Journalism and Political Science.
She is married and resides on the North Side of Chicago.
Sarah's Stories
IL House speaker says he never promised $150 million for CPS as CTU remains hopeful on state funding
Illinois House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch told ABC7 he never specified an amount of funding or guaranteed that additional money would be provided to Chicago Public Schools.
16-year-old boy riding e-scooter killed in North Center crash, Chicago police say
A Chicago family is mourning a 16-year-old boy who was killed after crashing into a semi while riding an electric scooter on the North Side this week. He is the third Chicago teenager killed this year while riding an e-scooter.
Johnson downplays concerns as budget director resigns amid continued turnover in his administration
Johnson said Guzman, who has been with his administration since he took office, is leaving City Hall to care for her ailing mother.
CPS seeks financing as debate continues over $150 million in state funding
Because the CPS budget is not considered balanced, the district must borrow money to ensure schools open on schedule and employees can be paid, according to board members.
Chicago Board of Education votes to approve amended CPS budget with $150M additional state funding
The Chicago Board of Education voted Thursday to approve an amended Chicago Public Schools budget with an additional $150 million in funding from the state of Illinois. However, that funding has not been secured.
Milwaukee recruits laid-off CPS teachers as Chicago Board of Education budget vote looms
The Chicago Board of Education is expected to vote Thursday on an almost $10 billion budget as debate continues over potential amendments and funding assumptions.
Teachers unions sue Cook County treasurer over school tax distributions
Two teachers unions have filed a lawsuit against Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas, alleging she is not distributing millions of dollars in taxpayer funds to schools and that students are being harmed as a result.
Cook County state's attorney launches CTA campaign warning violent offenders of potential jail time
O'Neill Burke said the signs are intended to send a message to potential offenders.
CPS budget proposal with teacher layoffs renews debate over keeping under-enrolled schools open
Proposed cuts, furloughs and a spending freeze are part of Chicago Public Schools' budget plan as the district works to balance its finances, but the proposal does not include school closures because of an ongoing moratorium.
Chicago School Board members split on CPS budget proposal that includes teacher layoffs, furloughs
As Chicago Public Schools seeks approval of an almost $10 billion budget by July 30, some members of the Chicago Board of Education are voicing opposition to a proposal that includes staff cuts, furlough days and a midyear spending freeze.