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
Cardinal Blase Cupich to participate in the conclave to select successor to Pope Francis
Cardinal Blase Cupich and Catholics across the Chicago area are remembering the late Pope Francis for his everyman humility and outreach efforts to people of disparate backgrounds and faiths.
St. Thomas More Catholic church closing on SW Side; money raised for Greenstone Church in Pullman
In the Pullman neighborhood, enough money has been raised to keep a church afloat, but for parishioners at a Catholic church on the Southwest Side, this will be the last Easter Sunday service before it closes.
Over 100 from 34 countries take oath of allegiance to become US citizens in Joliet
More than 100 people from 34 countries took the oath of allegiance to become U.S. citizens Thursday in Joliet.
Chicago firefighters rally amid contract negotiations ahead of city meeting
The firefighter union said emergency responders have been working without a union contract for four years.
DePaul student to fight visa termination in court this week, his attorney says
No specific reason was given when the Trump administration revoked Vishnu Nali's student visa, but according to his attorney, it may have to with a minor shoplifting offense that was thrown out.
CTU members vote in favor of CPS contract as alderpersons demand transparency from school district
As Chicago Teachers Union members approved a four-year contract, a Chicago City Council committee passed an ordinance demanding more accountability and transparency from Chicago Public Schools.
Community encouraged to shop in Little Village amid deportation fears, parade cancellation
There is a growing call to patronize businesses in Chicago's Little Village neighborhood. While there may be fear of ICE attending an outdoor Cinco de Mayo parade, business owners said there is no reason to fear local restaurants and shops.
Chicago tourism industry worried over possible tariff impact as foreigners avoid traveling to US
President Trump's escalating tariff war is affecting tourism in Chicago. International travel is big for the city, and Canadians and other visitors are now cancelling trips.
Chicago Mayor Johnson sends aldermen letter ahead of earlier budget talks, reluctant to make cuts
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is looking ahead and trying to get in front of another projected shortfall for next year.
Chicago City Council approves Anthony Quezada as new 35th Ward alderperson
Chicago City Council members gathered Monday for a special meeting to vote in a new alderperson to represent the 35th Ward.