The Chicago Report: Top 10 political stories of the year (part 2)
In part two of this special edition of "The Chicago Report," we continue the countdown of the top political stories of the year, covering stories five through one. This episode examines last-minute efforts in the Illinois General Assembly to avoid a transit fiscal cliff, Governor J.B. Pritzker’s tense trip to Washington, and the public split between Chicago Public Schools and CEO Pedro Martinez amid ongoing financial challenges. The countdown also includes the election of Pope Leo, who hails from Chicago’s south suburbs, and the presence of ICE and Border Patrol operations in Chicago, one of the most closely watched political developments of the year.
Paris on Politics: Debate over plan to fix CPS budget deficit
FOX 32's Paris Schutz has the latest on politics in Chicago, the state of Illinois, and across the nation.
Paris on Politics: Paul Vallas shares his thoughts on Chicago Public Schools budget
FOX 32's Paris Schutz has the latest on politics in Chicago, the state of Illinois, and across the nation.
Paris on Politics: CPS Board plan to fix $734M budget gap
FOX 32's Paris Schutz has the latest on politics in Chicago, the state of Illinois, and across the nation.
Paris on Politics: Chicago Public Schools budget woes
FOX 32's Paris Schutz has the latest on politics in Chicago, the state of Illinois, and across the nation.
Everything to know about the CPS-CTU tentative contract agreement
The Chicago Public Schools and Chicago Teachers Union have come to a tentative contract agreement after months of negotiations.
Chicago leaders praise CPS-CTU tentative contract as funding questions linger
The Chicago Teachers Union unanimously advanced a tentative contract agreement with Chicago Public Schools after nearly a year of negotiations.
CTU-CPS contract deal includes teacher raises, class size limits, and new benefits
What?s in the new CPS-CTU contract? A big raise for teachers, smaller class sizes, and expanded benefits.
Details released on tentative CPS-CTU contract agreement
What’s in the new CPS-CTU contract? A big raise for teachers, smaller class sizes, and expanded benefits. Here’s what you need to know.
Chicago mayor called on to negotiate new $175M budget hole
City leaders believed they had balanced Chicago?s budget for the year, but an unexpected $175 million shortfall has forced officials back to the negotiating table.
Chicago alders call on Mayor Johnson to negotiate new $175M budget hole
City leaders believed they had balanced Chicago’s budget for the year, but an unexpected $175 million shortfall has forced officials back to the negotiating table.
Chicago alders call on Johnson to negotiate new $175M budget hole
City officials thought they were done balancing the current year?s budget when they cast a vote late last year. Turns out, there?s some more work to do.
Internal memo: 'High risk' CPS Board in violation of state law over Acero plan
An internal memo obtained exclusively by FOX 32 reveals the Chicago Board of Education is at "high risk" of violating state law after approving a deal to absorb five Acero Charter schools, and could present the district with significant financial risks.
Chicago School Board votes to keep five Acero schools open
The Chicago School Board has voted to keep five out of the seven Acero charter schools open next year.
Mayor Brandon Johnson fills last vacancy on Chicago School Board
Mayor Johnson announced his final appointment to fill a final vacancy on the Chicago Board of Education.
CPS board president faces scrutiny over request for taxpayer-funded car and driver
The new president of the Chicago Board of Education is asking for some premium perks to come with his part-time job.
CPS board president faces scrutiny over request for taxpayer-funded car and driver
Sean Harden is facing criticism after requesting a taxpayer-funded Ford Expedition and personal driver for his part-time, unpaid position.
New Chicago School Board sworn into office
Chicago?s first hybrid school board, featuring 10 elected members and 11 mayoral appointees, was sworn in Wednesday.
Busy day in store for Chicago City Council
Today will be a busy day of voting in Chicago City Council as alderpersons mull decisions on the city's speed limit and sanctuary status.
Chicago School Board members sworn into office
Chicago's first-ever hybrid school board will be sworn into office Wednesday.