Paris Schutz will join NBC 5 News on May 4th, 2026.
WMAQ, the NBC-owned station in Chicago, has announced two-time Emmy Award-winning journalist and veteran Chicago news personality Paris Schutz will join its NBC 5 News team as a general assignment reporter, with a primary focus on investigative and political stories, beginning Monday, May 4, 2026.
The announcement was made by Sally Ramirez, senior vice president of news, NBC 5 Chicago and Telemundo Chicago.
In addition to contributing reporting to NBC 5 News, Schutz will deliver expanded investigative and political content across NBC 5 Chicago’s digital and social platforms.
“Paris has long been one of Chicago’s most trusted, deeply sourced journalists,” said Ramirez in a statement. “His reporting is tough, fair, and drives the conversations that matter most in this city. Adding him to our newsroom strengthens our commitment to delivering essential, accountable journalism across Chicagoland.”