Chicago Public Schools budget woes may put mayor, CTU at odds with district head
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Chicago Public Schools leaders presented a unified front on Tuesday with the mayor's office and powerful Chicago Teachers Union, but Wednesday's budget reveal might find the sides once again at odds.

Ex-Chicago Public Schools student says she was raped by security guard with 16 prior arrests
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He had 16 arrests over 20 years but was still able to land a job as a Chicago Public Schools security guard. And while working security at Farragut Career Academy, Romel Campoverde was charged with allegedly raping a 15-year-old female student.

CPS slashes crossing guard program, raising safety concerns before school year

Chicago schoolchildren will see significantly fewer crossing guards on their way to class this fall, prompting concerns from some City Council members who warn the cuts could endanger student safety.

Paris on Politics: Chicago Public Schools budget woes
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FOX 32's Paris Schutz has the latest on politics in Chicago, the state of Illinois, and across the nation.

CTU calls on governor to 'Trump-proof' Illinois and fund education
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The Chicago Teachers Union says CPS needs help from the state. The district is facing a more than 730 million dollar budget deficit.

CPS holds first of five public budget meetings amid layoffs

As the CPD board prepares to balance the budget next month, officials are holding a series of community feedback sessions.

Chicago Public Schools leadership shake-up: What's next for CPS?
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CPS Board President Sean Harden joins us to discuss the search for a new schools CEO, what the community wants in a leader, and the challenges facing the district after a year of major changes.

Ex-Chicago Public Schools dean found guilty in student sex abuse case, attorneys confirm

A former Chicago Public Schools dean was convicted Wednesday of sexually abusing a 15-year-old student at Little Village Lawndale High School, according to the law firm representing the victim.

New documentary ‘Beyond Closure’ explores lasting impact of Chicago school shutdowns
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Filmmakers Erin Babbin and Michael Sullivan join to discuss "Beyond Closure," their new documentary examining how communities continue to fight for equity and identity more than a decade after Chicago’s historic mass public school closures.

Documentary shows transformation of Chicago's closed schools | ChicagoNOW
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In 2013, Chicago experienced the largest mass school closure in U.S. history, affecting communities and efforts to repurpose the buildings. The documentary "Beyond Closure" examines three schools that were closed. The film premiered last December and is now screening citywide this summer. Creator and Executive Producer Paola Aguirre Serrano joined "ChicagoNOW" to discuss. ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what?s trending in and around Chicago.

Paris on Politics: Trump brokers Israel-Iran ceasefire; Half-empty CPS schools
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On this episode of "Paris on Politics," Trump announces a ceasefire between Israel and Iran after Iran targeted a U.S. base in Qatar. We have reactions from local members of Congress from both sides of the aisle. Plus, a Chicago activist says Trump's decision to target Iran's nuclear sites will only cause more instability. Additionally, a new analysis shows a staggering number of CPS schools are more than half empty and costing taxpayers significantly. FOX 32's Paris Schutz has the latest on politics in Chicago, the state of Illinois, and across the nation.