Report: Paris Schutz out at Fox 32

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

[Editor’s Note: This story was updated at 9 p.m. on April 27, 2026.]

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

He confirmed the news this evening on X, stating he was stepping down and seeking new opportunities.

“The last two years have been the most intense, fun, and rewarding of my career”, Schutz said. “I owe a deep debt of gratitude to the management at Fox 32 Chicago for giving me the runway to cover Chicago politics in exactly the way I love to do it. Together, we established this station as the gold standard for in-depth, impactful reporting on city, state and national issues. We put together numerous election specials, debates, and built “The Chicago Report.” I want to thank the amazing shooters, editors and crew members. You are true professionals and it was always a pleasure to have the good fortune to work with you – your expertise and artistry made me a better reporter.”

“And thank you to the most talented, hard working, and fun newsroom I’ve ever been a part of. I walked in as a stranger and leave with so many new lifelong friends.”

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 departure 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 declined comment on where he might be headed next.