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
Chicago Public Schools CEO, CTU, Mayor Johnson divided over plans for CPS to remain open on May Day
Chicago Public Schools CEO Dr. Macquline King has now made it clear classes will not be canceled on May Day. Regardless, Mayor Brandon Johnson says the city is coming up with a plan for parents and families to participate.
Council fails to override Johnson veto of minimum wage increase freeze for tipped workers
A vote Wednesday by the Chicago City Council failed to override Mayor Brandon Johnson's veto of a freeze for a scheduled minimum wage increase for tipped workers.
Teen playing 'senior assassins' in Portage charged, police say water gun looked like firearm
Police said they believed officers were responding to an active shooter emergency. However, it was a teenager playing the popular "senior assassins" game.
Chicago Public Schools CEO reverses decision to deny CTU request to cancel classes on May Day
For almost a year, the Chicago Teachers Union has been urging the district to cancel classes for May Day protests. The Chicago Public Schools CEO denied the request, but reversed course during a school board meeting closed session.
Anti-war protests held in Chicago as local Iranian Americans fear for relatives' safety
Those with direct ties to Iran say a ceasefire announced Tuesday still does not mean peace for Iran so long as the regime is still in power.
Civil trial begins in Adam Toledo's family lawsuit against Chicago Police Department, former officer
The civil trial against the Chicago Police Department and former Officer Eric Stillman for the death Adam Toledo began on Monday.
What to know about the race for Chicago Public Schools board president
In November, Chicago voters will decide on the first fully elected school board for Chicago Public Schools.
Chicago-area company made equipment used on Artemis II mission to the moon
A Chicago-area company created some of the equipment used on the Artemis II mission to the moon.
Chicago woman says children given great opportunity through birthright citizenship
Pilsen resident Teresa Fraga came to the United States from Mexico decades ago.
Aluminum spool falls from crane onto worker, killing him at Carol Stream warehouse
An aluminum spool fell from a crane onto a worker, killing him at a west suburban warehouse on Tuesday. Police say spools are possibly about 48,000 pounds.