Sarah Schulte's Bio - ABC 7 Chicago
Sarah Schulte is a general assignment reporter for ABC 7 News. She joined ABC 7 in 1998.

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
CTU President Stacy Davis Gates' travel to meet Chicago-born Pope Leo draws mixed response
The Chicago Teachers Union president has been by the mayor's side from the night he was elected, and the trip to the Vatican is no different.
Mayor Johnson brushes off concerns on CTU dues defeat ahead of possible reelection campaign
While Mayor Brandon Johnson has yet to make any announcements about reelection, he says he's not worried his biggest financial backer in his first election suffered a major defeat.
Alders consider parent accountability ordinance after 3 shot near Hyde Park takeover, 53 arrested
Some alderpersons are seeking to curb teen takeovers through parent accountability after a triple shooting happened near the latest gathering.
Chicago Teachers Union members vote down effort to raise union dues to pay for political campaigns
Chicago Teachers Union members have rejected an effort to raise dues. The union's goal was to raise teacher dues to help pay for political campaigns.
Ukrainian soldiers in Chicago to commemorate the fallen in Memorial Day run at Soldier Field
A group of Ukrainian soldiers in Chicago is being welcomed by a community that's thanking them for their sacrifices this holiday weekend, as a war rages on in their homeland.
CTU-backed candidate joins race for Chicago Board of Education president, drawing some criticism
Voters will elect Chicago's school board this November. Five candidates are now in the race for president, but some are questioning whether the Chicago Teachers Union should be throwing it's weight behind any one candidate.
Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling addresses retirement rumors, 'teen takeovers'
As an anticipated rise in crime during the summer season is approaching, Chicago Police Department Superintendent Larry Snelling put to rest rumors that he is about to step down as the city's top cop.
2 Chicago hospitals designated treatment centers for any possible Ebola cases in Illinois
The World Health Organization is warning the world about a growing Ebola outbreak.
Candidates line up for Chicago Board of Education as petitioning filing period opens
There was a long line outside the Chicago Board of Elections Monday morning.
Now-former Aurora Christian Schools board member charged with sexual assault, abuse, police say
A now-former west suburban school board member is facing sex abuse charges, police said on Friday.