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
Mayor Johnson dismisses rival budget plan ahead of year-end vote
With Chicago’s budget deadline weeks away, Mayor Brandon Johnson is flatly rejecting an alternative spending plan advanced by several aldermen.
Northwestern University's deal with Trump admin over funding divides campus
Northwestern University's deal with the Trump administration to restore $800M in federal funding has divided the campus.
Cook County chief judge announces review of electronic monitoring program
The county's top prosecutor also said she'd work with the chief judge to make sure the program works better.
New Cook County chief judge takes over amid scrutiny over electronic monitoring program
There was a rare changing of the guard at the top of Cook County’s justice system on Monday.
Loop violence puts renewed scrutiny on Cook County's troubled home monitoring program
Cook County’s embattled electronic monitoring program is under renewed scrutiny after a high-profile arson attack on the CTA.
Illinois congresswoman tours Broadview ICE facility, finds 'unacceptable' conditions
After several months, ICE has finally let a sitting member of Congress tour its processing facility in suburban Broadview.
Lawmakers demand financial records from Chicago Teachers Union
Lawmakers are want financial records from the Chicago Teachers Union, saying the union has not been transparent with its members.
Chicago alders reject mayor’s budget proposal, head tax in committee
The Finance Committee soundly rejected Mayor Johnson's 2025 budget plan, including a new and controversial corporate head tax.
Chicago alders urge Mayor Johnson to slow down on $16.7B budget push
Mayor Johnson’s budget faces turbulence as council members urge a slow down before next week’s possible vote.