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
'A miracle in this room': Lockport woman beats the odds after suffering multiple strokes
While recovery from a stroke is different for everyone, a Lockport woman did the unimaginable — returning to her normal routine just weeks after suffering multiple strokes.
Blood drive honors Romeoville boy who beat the odds—and isn’t done giving back
An 8-year-old boy’s battle with a rare blood disorder is inspiring the Lewis University community to roll up their sleeves and help others in need.
Illinois research reveals global implicit bias trends and shifting views on LGBTQ+
Implicit bias still runs deep, but some attitudes are shifting. Here’s what researchers found.
Injured Gaza children arrive in Chicago for life-saving treatment
An emotional scene unfolded at O'Hare International Airport on Sunday as hundreds of injured children from Gaza arrived in Chicago for life-saving medical treatment.
Dog on Dan Ryan: What's next for small pup rescued from Chicago expressway
What would you do if you saw a small dog running for its life on a busy highway?
'Get Behind the Vest' campaign helps Chicago officers, K9s replace bulletproof vests
Over time, a police officer's bulletproof vest loses its effectiveness, and in Chicago, replacing it falls to the officer wearing the badge.
Chicago's Pullman porters formed first all-Black labor union 100 years ago
As we celebrate Black History Month this year, a major milestone is also being marked.
No-kill animal shelter in Wheeling reopens after devastating flood
A north suburban no-kill animal shelter that nearly lost everything to a flood is back—bigger and better than ever—thanks to the community that helped save it.
Chicago-based litigator Robert Clifford says military flights should be grounded at Reagan after plane crash
Following the deadly midair collision in DC, Chicago-based aviation attorney Robert Clifford is calling for immediate changes to prevent future tragedies.
Bolingbrook couple marries hours before welcoming daughter
A Bolingbrook couple with plans to make New Year's Eve their wedding anniversary only days before the birth of their daughter found themselves in a bit of a dilemma.