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
Parents to retain custody of woman's body after death at husband's South Loop condo, judge rules
It's been three weeks since Caitlin Tracey was found dead at the bottom of her husband Adam Beckerink's South Loop high-rise condo stairwell. Her parents retained custody of her remains Wednesday after the husband's legal challenge was denied by a judge.
Could SCOTUS roll back same-sex marriage? Local LGBTQ+ families rush to protect themselves
The concern is a conservative U.S. Supreme Court may overturn marriage equality and Congress may scale back the Respect for Marriage Act.
Retired Chicago police sergeant shot at least 3 times, critically injured in North Center: officials
Exclusive video shows police escorting a person of interest out of a store front just a few feet from where the shooting happened.
Lurie Children's doctors worry about vaccine disinformation as Trump taps RFK Jr. for HHS secretary
Vaccines are considered one of the greatest lifesaving public health accomplishments in the 20th and 21st centuries.
Mayor's school board holds special meeting likely to lay groundwork to fire CPS CEO: sources
Mayor Brandon Johnson's short-term six-member school board is holding a special meeting that sources say is likely to lay the groundwork to fire Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez.
Gov. Pritzker becomes co-chair of non-partisan 'Governors Safeguarding Democracy' coalition
Governors Safeguarding Democracy is said to be committed to protecting American democracy at the state level ahead of Donald Trump's Presidency.
Chicago Board of Ed. to hold special meeting as some try to blame CPS CEO for Acero school closings
The mayor asked CPS CEO Pedro Martinez to resign because he refused to secure a short-term high interest loan to pay for a new teachers contract and pension payments.
Increasing number of veterans experiencing homelessness in Chicago
Illinois U.S. Rep. Delia Ramirez plans to introduce legislation soon says the number of unhoused veterans has increased by 7% during the past year.
Chicago elects 10 school board members for 1st time; CTU-backed candidates win only 4 seats
Chicago residents have elected 10 school board members for the first time.
Chicago's 1st elected school board chosen Tuesday amid ongoing chaos
History is being made Tuesday as Chicago residents elect 10 school board members for the first time.