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
Chicago Cardinal Blase Cupich joins clerics denouncing Trump admin's foreign policy
Chicago Archbishop Blase Cupich joined other clerics to denounce the Trump administration's foreign policy.
Kane County to vote on new rules for short-term rentals
Kane County officials might take action to redefine rules for short-term rental properties like those found on VRBO and Airbnb.
Illinois joins lawsuit as Trump Administration freezes $130M in EV charging funds
Illinois is suing the Trump Administration over a freeze on $130 million in EV charging funds, a move that could slow the state’s push to expand electric vehicle infrastructure as demand continues to grow.
Fourth-coldest Bears game tests even the toughest fans, doctor weighs in
With today's Bears game going down as one of the coldest ever, Fox 32 went to Soldier Field to talk to some of the NFL's most weather tested fans and also got some medical advice from a pro on staying safe during the deep freeze.
From trash talk to tradition: Why Bears–Packers still matters
Bears versus Packers – the mere mention of the NFL’s oldest rivalry invokes memories of John Facenda waxing poetically about all-timers like Mike Ditka and Curly Lambo, but this grudge match has been renewed thanks in no small part to the two teams playing a memorable December football game with first place in the NFC North on the line.
Chicago could ban hemp products with THC, but businesses push back
Chicago City Council members will likely move to ban hemp products with THC just like Congress did last month.
Travel eases in Chicago a day after record snowfall disruptions
One day after Chicago saw record-setting snowfall, Sunday was a much quieter and more routine day for travelers at Midway Airport as the long Thanksgiving holiday weekend nears its conclusion.
Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss shares concerns, advice as Charlotte faces similar ICE crackdowns
Videos of Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in Charlotte, North Carolina, are bringing back memories of racial targeting and fear for Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss, who wrote an op-ed in the Charlotte Observer urging communities to unite in protecting residents.
Why some Chicago veterans are saying 'no' to President Trump
A number of veterans plan to use Veterans Day to protest the Trump administration sending federal agents to the streets of Chicago.
Calls to 'lock the clock' grow after end of Daylight Saving Time
As Chicagoans adjust to earlier sunsets after setting clocks back an hour, debate continues over whether the U.S. should end the twice-yearly time changes.