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
Mayor Brandon Johnson's interim Chicago Board of Education votes to fire CPS CEO Pedro Martinez
Mayor Brandon Johnson's interim Chicago Board of Education board has voted to fire CPS CEO Pedro Martinez.
City leaders call on Chicago school board to delay vote on future of CPS CEO Pedro Martinez
In addition to a highly-criticized vote on CPS CEO Pedro Martinez, another item on hand for Friday's special Chicago Board of Education meeting is a vote on a plan that would keep seven Acero charter schools slated for closure open through next year.
CTU calls for Chicago Public Schools contract agreement before President-elect Trump takes office
The Chicago Teachers Union is pushing CPS to reach a contract agreement before January 20. The CTU is concerned a Trump administration may withhold federal money to CPS if Black history continues to be part of the curriculum.
What we know about nearly complete CPS Board, with 10 mayoral appointments
The new Chicago Board of Education is nearly complete, with 10 appointments made by Mayor Brandon Johnson.
City council approves Mayor Johnson's latest budget proposal, without property tax hike
The Chicago City Council has approved Mayor Brandon Johnson's budget after more than six weeks of contentious debate and wrangling over a property tax hike.
Stalled Chicago budget deal has some questioning effectiveness of Mayor Brandon Johnson, staff
The stalled budget deal has some questioning the ability of Mayor Brandon Johnson and his staff to govern effectively.
Time could be running out for those who want new CPS CEO; CTU calls for contract by Christmas
Time could be running out for those who want Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez to leave the job. Meanwhile, the Chicago Teachers Union is pressing for a new contract by Christmas or before President-Elect Donald Trump takes office.
Activists brace for Trump's border czar, who says Chicago will be ground zero for mass deportations
Staff members at the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights are gearing up for President-elect Donald Trump's promise of mass deportations.
President-elect Trump wants to end birthright citizenship in US; NU professor says it'll be tough
President-elect Donald Trump wants to end birthright citizenship in the U.S.
Questions surround city's settlement with mom of Dexter Reed, man killed by CPD during traffic stop
Multiple alderpersons are concerned that the case was settled too hastily.