Scott Schneider
Scott Schneider co-anchors FOX 32 News at 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. Monday through Friday. He joined the WFLD team in November 2015.
Schneider comes to FOX 32 from FOX affiliate WXIX in Cincinnati, Ohio where he served as anchor and reporter of the 6:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. newscasts.
Prior to joining WXIX, Schneider spent more than a decade serving as anchor/producer/reporter at WFMJ-TV in Youngstown, Ohio and also worked in West Virginia where he anchored the evening news at WDTV in Clarksburg.
Over the course of his career, Schneider has a covered a host of memorable stories and as a result has encountered a host of memorable people.
"It's been my pleasure to meet with newsmakers, politicians, and celebrities and yet my most memorable assignments have been those individuals who have demonstrated courage in the face of adversity," he said.
A southern California native, Schneider grew up in Los Angeles and holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Cal Poly Pomona.
The latest from Scott Schneider
Chicago activist launches recall effort against Mayor Brandon Johnson
This week marks the launch of an online petition as part of a grassroots effort aiming to hold the Mayor of Chicago directly accountable to voters and subject to recall.
FOX 32's Scott Schneider cages himself for West Suburban Humane Society fundraiser
FOX 32's Scott Schneider spent an hour inside a kennel to raise funds and challenge misconceptions surrounding a misunderstood dog breed.
Pet food revolution: Fresh ingredients and human grade standards on the rise
In a FOX 32 Special Report, Scott Schneider went behind the scenes at a busy kitchen in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood where the freshest ingredients compliment balanced recipes for a discerning clientele.
Meet Rennie: Suburban dog hopes to find forever home after 2 years in shelter
FOX 32's Scott Scheider is hoping to help a local shelter dog find a forever home!
'Kim Foxx light': Race for Cook County state's attorney heats up ahead of general election
From retail theft to carjackings to the scourge of gun violence plaguing the city, the debate between O'Neill Burke and Fioretti begins and ends with crime.
Meet 'Ripley': FOX 32 Chicago aids suburban shelter dogs in finding homes
Ripley is a new arrival described as a one-and-a-half-year-old Australian Kelpie mix.
Johnson defiant in defeat after 'Bring Chicago Home' initiative fails
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson on Wednesday spoke out after his "Bring Chicago Home" initiative failed to inspire voters.
Cook County State's Attorney race takes spotlight in Illinois primary
Eleven months after Kim Foxx announced she would not be seeking a third term as Cook County State’s Attorney, the battle between Democrats vying to succeed her has become the marquee matchup in the Illinois primary election on March 19.
'Bring Chicago Home' referendum goes up for vote
Chicago ended 2023 with 6,139 people experiencing homelessness on any given day, according to the city’s annual Point-In-Time or (PIT) count. On March 19, primary voters will find a tax referendum on the ballot that aims to mitigate the crisis.
SpaceX launches 'Starship' with components from Evanston company
The successful launch of the Starship rocket on Thursday included assistance from a company based in Evanston, Illinois.