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 migrants moved out of Woodlawn's old Wadsworth Elementary School after months of controversy
The Wadsworth shelter resulted in tension between Black and Latino communities and sparked citywide conversations about how the city prioritizes its resources.
Chicago Public Schools fights for funding as district faces end of COVID-19 pandemic money
CPS CEO Pedro Martinez will travel to Springfield this week to ask state lawmakers for more money as they finalize the state budget.
Chicago Mayor Johnson RTA board nominee coming under fire for lack of transit knowledge
Mayor Brandon Johnson's pick to serve on the board of the Regional Transportation Authority is coming under fire.
Chicago protest held outside President Biden fundraiser after he announces new Wis. AI facility
Protesters blocked downtown Chicago streets Wednesday as President Joe Biden came to the city for another campaign fundraiser.
Some Old Town residents pushing back on tower apartment building proposal
There's a plan to develop a tower apartment building in Chicago's Old Town neighborhood, and some people who live there are not happy about it.
Mayor Johnson pulling proposal to open new Chicago migrant shelter on South Side
Mayor Brandon Johnson is pulling his proposal to open a new migrant shelter in the city's 11th Ward.
Greater Chicago Food Depository trying to rescue food still sitting inside shuttered Dom's stores
Days after the specialty grocery stores abruptly shut their doors without notice, the stores are full of food.
Chicago food pantry relied on Dom's for donations: 'It's a pretty big shock'
The impact of Dom's and Foxtrot's sudden closures is having an unexpected effect on a Chicago food pantry.
Jones College Prep students hold sit-in in support of Palestinians in Gaza
Some at a Chicago high school joined pro-Palestinian protests Wednesday.
Chicago public high school students planning sit-in in support of Palestinians in Gaza
Students at Jones College Prep are planning a sit-in protest Wednesday in support of Palestinians in Gaza.