Report: Paris Schutz out at Fox 32

“Chicago Report” host the fourth on-air talent to leave the station this year

After just two years, Fox 32/WFLD-TV political reporter and “Chicago Report” host Paris Schutz is reportedly exiting the station as his contract is expiring, per Axios Chicago.

Schutz arrived at the Fox-owned station in April 2024 after a long stint as co-host of Chicago Tonight, who started as a producer and composed the show’s theme song as he is a part-time musician. Schutz covered politics for the station, replacing the retired Mike Flannery in the role. 

He also hosted The Chicago Report, a show that featured discussions on the day’s news events and political discussions. The program airs live on Fox 32’s Fox Local App and on Fox Chicago Plus (WPWR-TV) at 6:30 p.m., with a replay at 10 p.m. on Fox 32, opposite live, local newscasts on the other owned-and-operated stations. 

This is the latest change at Fox 32, which saw sports anchor Lou Canellis leave for a similar role at NBC 5, the firing of Dawn Hasbrouck’s 9 p.m. co-anchor Scott Schneider, and the depature of veteran Roseanne Tellez. Fox 32 has made some changes to its lineup on sister station in recent weeks, removing the Fox Chicago Playlist show from Fox Chicago Plus’ weeknight schedule and replacing it with two more Fox Local programs: a weather-related show called The ISO Bar at 8 p.m. and a “news pre-show” at 8:30 p.m. Fox Chicago Playlist now airs only on Sundays, from 5 to 7 p.m. 

Schutz has declined comment on where he might be headed next.