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
Mexico presidential election: Chicago Mexicans to vote in-person at consulate for 1st time
More than 2,500 people may vote in person at the consulate.
Mayor Johnson announces plans to reopen shuttered Roseland mental health clinic, expand services
Mayor Brandon Johnson revealed details on his plan to expand mental health services in Chicago Thursday morning.
CPS budget to cut staff from 150 schools, add staff to low-enrollment schools: Chalkbeat analysis
The new budget for Chicago Public Schools will result in staff being cut from 150 schools, according to a new analysis. However, other schools will gain positions, which includes schools with some of the lowest enrollment numbers.
CPS releases school-by-school budget breakdown under new equity-based funding formula
CPS CEO Pedro Martinez admits a small number of schools will face cuts because of tighter budgets.
Mayor Johnson, Chicago City Council disagree on who can end use of ShotSpotter technology
Some Chicago aldermen and Mayor Brandon Johnson are disagreeing over who can effectively end the use of ShotSpotter technology in Chicago.
Chicago City Council votes on future of ShotSpotter, delays decision on CTA president
The Chicago City Council essentially voted Wednesday to take control over ShotSpotter's future, but how it will all play out is yet to be determined after Mayor Brandon Johnson called the vote "illegal."
Chicago travel agency ensuring clients know of State Department advisory for LGBTQ+ community
Owners of a Chicago travel agency that specializes in gay group vacations around the world are ensuring their clients know about a recent warning from the U.S. State Department.
Cicada emergence begins in parts of Chicago area, mostly bugging suburbs: 'Don't be alarmed'
Cicadas have arrived in some Chicago suburbs, including Park Ridge.
Longtime teacher, coach at Bloom Trail High School accused of grooming, sexually assaulting student
A student said a longtime teacher and coach at Bloom Trail High School groomed and sexually assaulted her in the early 2000s.
Hyde Park Summer Fest canceled due to rising security costs
The annual Hyde Park Summer Fest has been canceled this year due to an increase in security costs to host the South Side event.