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
CPS CEO pushes back on May 1 school closure as confusion grows for parents
The CEO of Chicago Public Schools says her position has not changed — that May 1 should remain an instructional day pushing back on efforts by the Chicago Teachers Union to cancel classes and calling on the school board to hold a formal public vote if they want to give students the day off.
Mayor Johnson appointments face scrutiny amid harassment allegations
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson announced some major new appointments Wednesday, including a new Deputy Mayor for Public Safety, Emmanuel Andre, and appointing William Cheaks as the new Commissioner for the Chicago Department of Transportation.
Ex-Chicago official’s emails accuse mayor’s staff of ‘lies’ and ‘hostile work environment’
Former City Human Relations Commissioner Nancy Andrade resigned from her post last month amid a spat over a report on antisemitism she was preparing.
Chicago mayor claps back at CHA chair over CEO pick
Mayor Brandon Johnson's office is clapping back at some accusations from a man he's trying to fire.
CHA Board Chair speaks out against attempted firing: 'I remain operating chair'
Mayor Brandon Johnson says Matthew Brewer is no longer the operating chairman of the $1.4 billion Chicago Housing Authority. Instead, the mayor says he has installed an ally, Commissioner Jawanza Malone.
Another high-level Chicago city official out amid major shakeup
Chicago is without a Commissioner of Human Rights. Nancy Andrade, who has held the post since 2021, resigned suddenly Tuesday night.
Pritzker says Loyola student Sheridan Gorman’s killing was due to ‘real failures’
The governor blamed the Trump administration for not going after "the worst of the worst," as the president said he would.
Chicago mayor pushes back on claims from fired officials as City Hall shakeup continues
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is responding to criticism lodged against his senior leadership team from fired former Deputy Mayor for Public Safety Garien Gatewood.
Fired top aide to Chicago mayor alleges Brandon Johnson has 'hostility' toward law enforcement
A former top aide to Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is alleging that the mayor's office had a "level of hostility" toward law enforcement.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson fires Deputy Mayor Garien Gatewood
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson fired Deputy Mayor Garien Gatewood on Thursday.