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
'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.
Iconic Chicago 'Diana' statue removed for restoration
The Statue of Progress—commonly referred to as Diana, the Roman Goddess of the Hunt—was carefully removed from her perch in Chicago for a long-overdue restoration.
Will County farm provides fresh food to veterans facing food insecurity
A farm in Manhattan, Illinois, operates as a nonprofit with a single mission: to provide our nation’s veterans with the freshest food available, completely free of charge.
Why taking your car to a dealership for repairs might be your only option soon
For those of us who like to take our car to a local mechanic for repairs rather than a dealership, that option might not be around much longer.
'We have to go': Former Naperville couple flees to Georgia ahead of Hurricane Milton
A couple from Naperville, now living just south of Tampa, spent more than ten hours in their car fleeing the dangerous path of Hurricane Milton.
Gary police urge public help in solving fatal shooting of Kia Tidwell
A 42-year-old mother of six was killed by a stray bullet while driving home in Gary, Indiana, on Friday night.