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
Migrants Chicago: Fulton Market office building being considered for temporary shelter, ald. says
A five-story office building on the edge of Fulton Market is the latest facility being considered for a temporary migrant shelter, Alderman Walter Burnett Jr. said.
Migrants Chicago: As more buses arrive, aldermen call on leaders for help; Greektown meeting heated
More than 2,000 migrants are waiting to be placed in shelters in Chicago, as four more buses arrived Wednesday.
Some CPS schools, local leaders concerned about supporting influx of migrant students
According to CPS, the district is in the process of enrolling an estimated additional 1,000 English learner students now. That is on top of 1,200 enrolled over the summer and 5,300 last school year.
City plans to move up to 190 migrants into Parthenon Guest House in Greektown
The Lori Lightfoot administration used the Parthenon Guest House as a temporary migrant shelter from last year in October to February this year, but, there is more concern in Greektown this time.
Man charged with zip-tying woman's neck and beating, carjacking her in Harwood Heights denied bail
Prosecutors say Reese Miller sat in the 61-year-old victim's car and wrote a note, saying, in part, "I am deeply sorry for hurting people."
Chicago migrants: Alderman to propose changing welcoming city ordinance amid migrant crisis
One Chicago alderman wants to tweak the city's welcoming ordinance amid the ongoing migrant crisis.
Vacant Tinley Park mental health center sold to park district; 90 acres set to be sports complex
Governor JB Pritzker signed off on the sale of land where an old mental health center has sat empty for years to the Tinley Park Park District, which plans to clean it up and repurpose it.
Chicago police investigating string of armed robberies, carjackings, including 1 involving news crew
Chicago police are investigating a series of armed robberies and carjackings that occurred in the South Loop and Northwest Side Sunday night and Monday morning.
Experts encourage Chicagoans to get COVID booster shot as new variant raises concerns
While the pandemic is officially over, the virus is making a late summer comeback.
Jury finds Mike Madigan confidant Tim Mapes guilty in perjury case
The jury in Tim Mapes' perjury case reached a verdict relatively quickly at the Dirksen Federal Building Thursday.