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 businessman Willie Wilson giving away more than $333K in free gas, groceries this weekend
Chicago businessman Willie Wilson has announced he will hold a free gas and grocery giveaway on Saturday.
Chicago's dog crisis: Euthanasia rates rise as Animal Care and Control faces overpopulation
Chicago dogs are in need. The city's animal rescue organizations are raising the red flag about a serious population problem at Animal Care and Control.
Chicago migrants to be limited to 60-day stays inside shelters
The nearly $17 billion budget includes no property tax increases, raises spending for police and earmarks $150 million for asylum seekers, who Johnson said will now be limited to 60-day stays inside Chicago shelters.
Invest in Kids: Illinois program offering tax credit for private school contributors sunsets
Teachers unions celebrated this week when state lawmakers allowed the "Invest in Kids" scholarship program to expire.
Alderpersons Emma Mitts and Carlos Ramirez-Rosa reconcile after physical altercation
In the midst of Tuesday’s City Hall chaos, a touching moment of reconciliation unfolded between Alderpersons Emma Mitts and Carlos Ramirez-Rosa.
Chicago Ald. Ray Lopez calls on colleague Carlos Ramirez-Rosa to resign over altercation
It's an altercation Alderman Raymond Lopez says he witnessed firsthand.
Former President Obama in Chicago speaks on Israel-Palestine conflict
On the eve of the 15th anniversary of his historic election to the White House, former President Barack Obama took the stage at McCormack Place on Friday to address some of the world's most pressing topics.
Illinois stands to gain thousands of jobs and more in General Motors-UAW tentative deal
One of the outcomes of these agreements is the reopening of the Belvidere plant in Illinois, which was closed eight months ago.
Illinois Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky celebrates safe return of hostage constituents
FOX 32 caught up with Rep. Schakowsky Friday afternoon, just hours after the news that two of her constituents, Judith and Natalie Raanan of Evanston, had been freed by Hamas.
Chicago alderman visiting Texas border calls for federal funding to support migrant operations locally
Like Chicago, leaders in Texas had found themselves struggling to meet the massive financial burden of caring for asylum seekers. Then FEMA stepped in to help.