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
Interim Cook County Clerk, Democratic candidate selected following death of Karen Yarbrough
The Cook County Democratic Party has named an interim Cook County Clerk and a candidate for the November election Friday following the death of Karen Yarbrough.
Chicago Bears' new stadium proposal for lakefront, domed facility faces major hurdles in Springfield
The Chicago Bears announced ambitious plans for a new, domed lakefront stadium yesterday, but it's far from a done deal. The request for taxpayer money, among other aspects, faces plenty of opposition.
Chicago Bears give new stadium update, say they will provide over $2B for lakefront domed project
The Chicago Bears released details Wednesday on the team's plans for a new lakefront stadium.
Bears want taxpayers to help pay for their new stadium, experts say city unlikely to get revenue
The Chicago Bears want taxpayers to help pay for their new proposed lakefront stadium.
Chicago police looking for 'armed and dangerous' suspect in Officer Luis Huesca's shooting death
Chicago police released video of an "armed and dangerous" suspect they are looking for in connection with the fatal shooting of Officer Luis Huesca.
City Council votes to approve Mayor Brandon Johnson's request for $70M for migrant care
The Chicago City Council has green lit a plan to dip into reserve funds to help pay for the city's migrant crisis.
Chicago Teachers Union, Mayor Brandon Johnson oppose bill to protect selective enrollment schools
The Chicago's Teachers Union and Mayor Brandon Johnson are at odds with state lawmakers over a bill introduced to protect selective enrollment schools until a fully elected school board has been seated.
Spotlight on mayor's relationship with CTU, with contract negotiations set to begin
On Thursday, the mayor and union leadership united to talk about the role of schools in communities, and how they can help neighborhoods.
City Council defers vote on Mayor Brandon Johnson's request for $70M for migrant care
Chicago's City Council wrapped up a long day of meeting Wednesday, but there was no action on a list of items, including money for Chicago's migrants and the future of ShotSpotter technology.
CTU contract negotiations start with union delivering demands to Chicago Public Schools officials
Contract negotiations between the Chicago Teachers Union and Chicago Public Schools begin soon, and Tuesday CTU delivered their list of demands to CPS.