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
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.
CPS proposes hundreds of layoffs affecting teachers, aides, furloughs to close $732M budget deficit
Chicago Public Schools plan to lay off hundreds of employees and impose furlough days as part of a budget proposal aimed at closing a $732 million budget deficit, district leaders announced Wednesday.
Northwest suburban high school principal to lead National Principals Association
Huntley High School Principal Marcus Belin will take a leave of absence from the school next academic year after being named president of the National Principal's Association.
Domestic violence task force report highlights challenges faced by survivors in Cook County courts
Domestic violence survivors say they are being re-victimized as they navigate what advocates describe as a complex and fragmented Cook County court system, according to a report released by the City of Chicago-Cook County Violence Against Women Task Force.
Alderman Marty Quinn to retire from Chicago City Council after 15 years
Ald. Marty Quinn announced Wednesday he will retire from the Chicago City Council at the end of his current term, becoming the first Council member to publicly state he will not seek reelection.
Some question effectiveness of Emergency Assistance Centers as another opens following mass shooting
The West Garfield Park site is the third emergency assistance center opened in the past month.
Trump Accounts offer free funds for some children, but advisors say they may not fit every family
The tax-deferred accounts are invested in low-cost index funds and are available to people under 18.