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
U of I investigates College Republicans group's social post about Alex Pretti's death
A chapter of College Republicans at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is facing backlash after a social media post that appeared to reference the killing of a Minneapolis protester.
Pritzker reviews tuition tax credit amid public school funding concerns
Gov. J.B. Pritzker faces a major decision on whether Illinois will opt into a new federal tuition scholarship program for students attending private schools.
Duckworth clashes with Rubio in tense Senate hearing
Illinois Sen. Tammy Duckworth sparred with Secretary of State Marco Rubio during a Senate hearing Wednesday.
Chicago leaders move to tighten enforcement of Welcoming City Ordinance after Minneapolis killing
Chicago city leaders are moving to strengthen enforcement of the Welcoming City Ordinance following the killing of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis over the weekend.
Senate Democrats block DHS funding, risking partial shutdown
Senate Democrats say they will not vote to fund the Department of Homeland Security, putting Congress back on the brink of another spending fight.
Indiana lawmakers move forward on Bears stadium proposal
Indiana lawmakers advanced plans Thursday aimed at luring the Chicago Bears across state lines.
Chicago City Council votes to ban sale of some hemp products
The Chicago City Council voted to ban the sale of some hemp products, with some changes made to the original proposal.
After the Bears season ends, effort for new stadium deal heats up
After the dramatic Divisional Round loss, the quest for a new stadium for the Chicago Bears is taking center stage.
Illinois lawmakers push stadium deal as Indiana courts the Bears
Bears fans are gearing up for this weekend’s NFC divisional playoff matchup with the Rams, but the battle off the field is intensifying.