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
City Council defers vote on Mayor Brandon Johnson's request for $70M for migrant care
Chicago's City Council wrapped up a long day of meeting Wednesday, but there was no action on a list of items, including money for Chicago's migrants and the future of ShotSpotter technology.
CTU contract negotiations start with union delivering demands to Chicago Public Schools officials
Contract negotiations between the Chicago Teachers Union and Chicago Public Schools begin soon, and Tuesday CTU delivered their list of demands to CPS.
Jury selection begins for trial of tenant accused of dismembering North Side landlord
Jury selection began Monday in the trial of the woman accused of killing and dismembering her landlord on the Far North Side in 2022.
CPD Supt. Larry Snelling on Dexter Reed police shooting, Chicago consent decree
Friday we heard for the first time from Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling about the investigation into the fatal police shooting of Dexter Reed on March 21.
CPS principals getting 1st look at budgets under new formula, drawing mixed reactions
A new formula is being used to determine how much money each CPS school gets.
Chicago police tactical teams again under scrutiny after fatal shooting of Dexter Reed
The topic of tactical teams is once again being discussed after the recent Chicago police shooting death of 26-year-old Dexter Reed.
Chicago civilian police oversight commission has long way to go as vacancies remain, president says
As president of the citywide Community Commission on Public Safety and Accountability, Anthony Driver told the City Club on Tuesday that the year-old agency has a long way to go.
Process begins to find replacement for Cook County Clerk Karen Yarbrough after her death
As Cook County mourns Clerk Karen Yarbrough's passing, a process will now begin to find her replacement.
Chicago City Council leaders call on mayor to increase transparency around migrants in shelters
There is a push for more transparency around migrants in Chicago shelters.
Chicago aldermen condemn Ald. Sigcho-Lopez for attending rally at which American flag burned
A group of Chicago aldermen are condemning fellow Alderman Byron Sigcho-Lopez for participating in a rally during which someone lit an American flag on fire last week.