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
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.
What is the Insurrection Act and what happens if Trump uses it in Minnesota?
President Donald Trump has escalated threats to invoke the law in response to unrest in Minnesota, prompting warnings of legal action from state officials.
Chicago Bears officials, NFL commissioner visit potential new stadium sites: source
Top Bears and NFL officials were spotted touring potential new stadium sites over the weekend amid the team's playoff push.
Rep. Mike Quigley announces run for Chicago mayor
Illinois Rep. Mike Quigley has entered the race for mayor of Chicago.
Illinois officials warn Minneapolis ICE shooting echoes Chicago incidents
Illinois officials are weighing in on the fatal shooting of a woman by a federal immigration agent in Minneapolis, warning that similar incidents have already occurred in Chicago.
Chicago City Council panel OKs revised teen curfew with longer notice window
After a deadly teen takeover last year, a new “time and place" curfew proposal goes before a City Councill panel.
Rep. Mike Quigley says he'll run for mayor of Chicago in 2027
Quigley is still running for his U.S. House seat representing Chicago's North Side in this year's midterm election.
Chicago mayor wants state lawmakers to tax ‘ultra-rich’ to help city
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is challenging state lawmakers to tax the state's highest earners to help fund the city.
Chicago Board of Education quietly votes to raise property taxes
The Chicago Board of Education voted to increase property taxes during a secretive meeting on Monday.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson won’t veto budget passed by City Council
Even without his signature, the budget passed by the City Council will go into effect in the new year.