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
Chicago Archdiocese sues 10 it says were not really abused by former St. Agatha Church priest
The Archdiocese of Chicago is taking aim at a group of people who claim they were sexually abused by a disgraced former priest.
Chicago firefighters union, CTU hold rally, as both call for contract deals
There was a show of solidarity Monday morning, as members of the Chicago Teachers Unions said they're getting closer to reaching a deal on a new contract with Chicago Public Schools.
IL AG Raoul says office not backing down from Trump lawsuits despite budget limits
Raoul said his best lawyers are strained with a limited budget but will continue their legal actions against the Trump administration.
Gov. Pritzker, educators rally against Dept. of Ed cuts at Illinois Education Association assembly
The governor's remarks come on the heels of massive cuts made to the US Department of Education.
US Dept. of Ed cuts could impact special education, low-income students in Chicago
Besides college loans, the department distributes funding for special education and students with disabilities.
U of C students protest ICE detention, possible deportation of Columbia grad, activist
Activists are rallying in support of a Columbia University graduate, and legal permanent resident, who's being detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Man whose estranged wife found dead in South Loop stairwell now considered suspect in her death
The man arrested months after his estranged wife was found dead in a South Loop stairwell appeared in court Monday.
Ukrainian refugees in Chicago area fearful Trump administration will revoke legal status
Panic plagued the Ukrainian community when Trump said he will make a decision soon on whether he will revoke the temporary legal status of more than 240,000 Ukrainians who fled their country since Russia invaded Ukraine three years ago.
Former US education official argues dismantling department would be 'a mess'
The White House did not go through with an expected executive order that would begin the work to dissolve the Department of Education Thursday.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson testifies in DC at sanctuary city hearing
Mayor Brandon Johnson was in the hot seat in Washington, D.C. Wednesday, testifying before a congressional committee on Chicago's sanctuary city policies.