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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
Chicago DNC 2024 security measures announced by Secret Service, CPD
Top Chicago and federal law enforcement officials will lay out safety plans Thursday for the Democratic National Convention taking place next month.
Illinois Democrats praise Biden, split on endorsing Harris
Prominent Illinois Democrats praised President Joe Biden's decision to step aside, citing concerns about his age and election viability.
Biden bows out: Could Gov. JB Pritzker be a possible Presidential candidate?
President Joe Biden announced Sunday he is dropping out of the 2024 presidential race. With all the speculation over who can replace him, would Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker be a possibility?
Can new leadership revitalize Illinois GOP? Kathy Salvi takes charge amid party divisions
Republicans feel good about their electoral prospects nationally in November, but the story is different in Illinois, where the party has had limited power for the last 30 years.
GOP distances itself from JD Vance abortion comments
Republican Vice Presidential Nominee JD Vance will address the Republican National Convention on night three, but he'll likely avoid the issue of abortion.
RNC 2024: Illinois' moderate, suburban GOP lawmakers stay away from convention
Unity has been the overarching theme at Illinois GOP delegation breakfast rallies on the Republican National Convention's first two days. But the events are notable for who isn't there, as much as who is.
Illinois GOP selects Kathy Salvi as new state chairwoman
Kathy Salvi has long been active in conservative circles and ran unsuccessfully for the U.S. Senate against incumbent Tammy Duckworth in 2022.
Chicago mayor: Trump 'trying to bring back the Confederacy'
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson had strong words for Donald Trump on Thursday.
Unregulated Delta-8 weed poses health risk: 'It turned our lives upside down'
Buying Delta-8 weed at a gas station or head shop is akin to buying drugs off the street—consumers have no way of knowing exactly what's in it.
Chicago Inspector General raises concerns of CPD affiliation with extremist groups
The Chicago Office of Inspector General (IG) released an advisory report Tuesday morning outlining its concerns regarding the Chicago Police Department's (CPD) affiliation with anti-government and extremist groups.