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
Chicago to merge migrant New Arrivals shelter program with state homeless system
Major changes were announced on Monday to Chicago's New Arrivals mission.
Previously solid-red Lake County becomes battleground for Democrats and Republicans before election
Lake County State's Attorney Eric Rinehart is trying to hang on to the seat he won four years ago, making him the first Democrat to win it in 40 years.
U of I announces construction of 'The 78' on South Side halted, DPI pulls out of space
Construction on the University of Illinois' new complex known as the 78 for its Discovery Partners Institute has been halted and DPI has pulled out of the location.
Landmark Commission hears arguments over demolishing E2 nightclub building where 21 died in 2003
The Chicago Landmark Commission heard official arguments Thursday on whether or not to demolish the former E2 nightclub building, where 21 people died in a stampede in 2003.
'Walking the Runway for Hope' to raise breast cancer awareness through fashion show
More than half of the models in the fashion show will be breast cancer survivors thanks to Barbara Bates.
Newly appointed school board members skip CPS budget council meeting, Martinez addresses committee
The newly appointed members of the Chicago School Board skipped a Wednesday city council committee meeting on the Chicago Public Schools budget at City Hall..
Black men supporting Kamala Harris spend weekends knocking on doors in Michigan, Wisconsin
Black men in Chicago volunteering for the Kamala Harris presidential campaign are spending their weekends knocking on doors in Michigan and Wisconsin, trying to convince their peers to support the vice president.
Chicago school board candidates backed by CTU, PACs face off in election
As Chicago voters head to the polls, the historic races for an elected school board are shaping up to be candidates either supported by the Chicago Teachers Union or funded by PACs and organizations.
Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez speaks out after school board shakeup
A special City Council meeting that was scheduled for Wednesday afternoon on the leadership at Chicago Public Schools has been canceled and a special hearing for the mayor's board appointments has been planned.
CPS board candidates vow independence after Mayor Brandon Johnson announces 6 nominees
36th Ward Ald. Gil Villegas says some council members are eager to vet the mayor's proposed appointees to find out if there are conflicts of interest.