Paris Schutz
Paris Schutz is Political Correspondent for Fox Chicago.
Schutz comes to Fox after 19 years at WTTW Chicago, most recently as investigative reporter and anchor of the nightly "Chicago Tonight" program and moderator of "The Week in Review."
Before that, he was the station’s chief political correspondent, covering multiple political conventions, elections, and corruption investigations.
Schutz has earned two Midwest Emmy’s and 8 Peter Lisagor Awards, three of them for "Best TV reporter," and one for a documentary he produced and reported about the candidacy of Illinois Governor JB Pritzker.
Schutz is a native of River Forest, Ill., a graduate of St. Ignatius College Prep, and a keyboardist and singer-songwriter in his spare time.
The latest from Paris Schutz
Illinois lawmaker says death threats tied to homeschool bill misinformation
Death threats. Misinformation. A homeschool bill in Illinois is turning into a political firestorm.
Illinois homeschool bill sparks controversy, parents rally in protest
Debate is heating up over a proposal in Springfield that would target parents who homeschool their children.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson taps Cook County commissioner for vacant council seat
Mayor Brandon Johnson selected Cook County Commissioner Anthony Quezada (8th District) to fill the vacant City Council seat representing the 35th Ward.
Chicago leaders praise CPS-CTU tentative contract as funding questions linger
The Chicago Teachers Union unanimously advanced a tentative contract agreement with Chicago Public Schools after nearly a year of negotiations.
Orland Park mayoral candidates differ on handling of ceasefire resolution, public safety
Voters all across Chicago's suburbs head to the polls on Tuesday to vote in several key races.
CPS, teachers union reach tentative deal as lawmaker floats state takeover
Chicago Public Schools and the Chicago Teachers Union have reached a tentative contract agreement after several months of negotiations.
Illinois lawmaker proposes state takeover of Chicago Public Schools
An Illinois state representative filed a bill that would put CPS under the guidance of the Illinois Finance Authority, a state agency that has taken over other statewide school systems that were insolvent.
Chicago drivers, get your City Sticker penalty-free in April
Chicago officials announced that April will be City Sticker Amnesty Month, giving car owners a chance to swerve penalties.
Democratic push to unseat Aurora Mayor Irvin grows amid development and debt concerns
The Illinois Democratic Party has poured significant funds into the Aurora mayoral race, aiming to unseat Republican Mayor Richard Irvin.
Chicago alders call on Mayor Johnson to negotiate new $175M budget hole
City leaders believed they had balanced Chicago’s budget for the year, but an unexpected $175 million shortfall has forced officials back to the negotiating table.