Paris on Politics: Unit overseeing Metra, CTA, and Pace wants to cut wait times in half. Will lawmakers pay?
Metra, CTA, and Pace face a $770 million shortfall, and the Regional Transportation Authority is hoping that lawmakers will not only provide the necessary funds to avoid any transit troubles but also enough to cut wait times in half. Plus, the Chicago City Council goes back and forth about the pros and cons of a so-called "snap curfew." What we know. FOX 32's Paris Schutz has the latest on politics in Chicago, the state of Illinois, and across the nation.
Metra, CTA, and Pace face a $770 million shortfall, and the Regional Transportation Authority is hoping that lawmakers will not only provide the necessary funds to avoid any transit troubles but also enough to cut wait times in half. Plus, the Chicago City Council goes back and forth about the pros and cons of a so-called "snap curfew." What we know. FOX 32's Paris Schutz has the latest on politics in Chicago, the state of Illinois, and across the nation.
Nearly 600 CPS Students Take Part in NASCAR's STEAM Fest at Field Museum
More than 550 students from 46 Chicago Public Schools took part in the second annual STEAM Fest at the Field Museum, hosted by NASCAR IMPACT, the Chicago Street Race and CPS.
More than 550 students from 46 Chicago Public Schools took part in the second annual STEAM Fest at the Field Museum, hosted by NASCAR IMPACT, the Chicago Street Race and CPS.
McDonald's sees unexpected drop in customers amid economic uncertainty
McDonald’s restaurants sales in the U.S. dipped in the first part of the year, marking the burger chain's largest decline since 2020.
McDonald’s restaurants sales in the U.S. dipped in the first part of the year, marking the burger chain's largest decline since 2020.
Chicago's 'doomsday' transit crisis: Lawmakers near deal to plug $770M gap
State lawmakers say they’ve reached an agreement on several aspects of a major transit funding bill that would help the CTA, Pace and Metra avoid a collective $770 million fiscal cliff.
State lawmakers say they’ve reached an agreement on several aspects of a major transit funding bill that would help the CTA, Pace and Metra avoid a collective $770 million fiscal cliff.
Paris on Politics: Metra/CTA/Pace face $770M shortfall, but is a deal close?
FOX 32's Paris Schutz has the latest on politics in Chicago, the state of Illinois, and across the nation.
FOX 32's Paris Schutz has the latest on politics in Chicago, the state of Illinois, and across the nation.
Paris on Politics: Chicago curfew debate, Mayor Johnson in Springfield, transit troubles
FOX 32's Paris Schutz has the latest on politics in Chicago, the state of Illinois, and across the nation.
FOX 32's Paris Schutz has the latest on politics in Chicago, the state of Illinois, and across the nation.
'They should've been here': Chicago alderman debate new curfew for teens
The Chicago City Council on Wednesday went back and forth about the pros and cons of a so-called "snap curfew."
The Chicago City Council on Wednesday went back and forth about the pros and cons of a so-called "snap curfew."
Tina Fey, Steve Carell lead new series 'The Four Seasons' inspired by 1981 film
Netflix is bringing back the 1981 Alan Alda film, "The Four Seasons," as an eight-episode series with stars Tina Fey, Steve Carell, Will Forte, and Colman Domingo.
Netflix is bringing back the 1981 Alan Alda film, "The Four Seasons," as an eight-episode series with stars Tina Fey, Steve Carell, Will Forte, and Colman Domingo.
Is Amazon showing tariff costs? How Shein and Temu are handling Trump’s changes
President Trump’s tariff and customs changes have begun affecting how many Americans shop online. Here’s what Amazon, Shein and Temu are saying amid rising operating costs.
President Trump’s tariff and customs changes have begun affecting how many Americans shop online. Here’s what Amazon, Shein and Temu are saying amid rising operating costs.
Uber offers free rides to and from prom for teens: How to book one
Uber is offering U.S. teens free rides to and from prom this year. Here's what to know.
Uber is offering U.S. teens free rides to and from prom this year. Here's what to know.
Trump slams Amazon's tariff transparency plan, speaks to Jeff Bezos
President Donald Trump makes a call to Amazon founder, Jeff Bezos, after a report about the company's tariff transparency plan.
President Donald Trump makes a call to Amazon founder, Jeff Bezos, after a report about the company's tariff transparency plan.
Chicago City Council committee delays vote on teen curfew ordinance tied to 'takeovers'
The Chicago City Council’s Public Safety Committee has delayed a vote on an ordinance that would give police authority to impose temporary curfews on unaccompanied teens.
The Chicago City Council’s Public Safety Committee has delayed a vote on an ordinance that would give police authority to impose temporary curfews on unaccompanied teens.
Chicago police officers injured in Englewood crash
Two Chicago police officers were hospitalized early Wednesday after their squad car was struck by another vehicle in the Englewood neighborhood, authorities said.
Two Chicago police officers were hospitalized early Wednesday after their squad car was struck by another vehicle in the Englewood neighborhood, authorities said.
Chicago alderman negotiates new 'snap curfew' policy to prevent teen gatherings
A Chicago alderman is negotiating a new proposal that would allow for "snap curfews" to prevent potentially violent teen gatherings.
A Chicago alderman is negotiating a new proposal that would allow for "snap curfews" to prevent potentially violent teen gatherings.
Chicago officials negotiate new "snap curfew" policy to prevent teen gatherings
Chicago Ald. Brian Hopkins said he is working on a proposed "snap curfew" policy to help prevent violent teen gatherings.
Chicago Ald. Brian Hopkins said he is working on a proposed "snap curfew" policy to help prevent violent teen gatherings.
Amazon tariff price report addressed by White House: ‘Hostile and political’
The White House came after Amazon Tuesday morning over a report that the shopping giant will begin showing tariff costs in its prices.
The White House came after Amazon Tuesday morning over a report that the shopping giant will begin showing tariff costs in its prices.
Education Dept. probes Chicago Public Schools for alleged racial discrimination
The U.S. Department of Education announced on Tuesday that it's investigating Chicago Public Schools over allegations that a program aimed at helping Black students is racially discriminatory.
The U.S. Department of Education announced on Tuesday that it's investigating Chicago Public Schools over allegations that a program aimed at helping Black students is racially discriminatory.
Education Dept. investigates Chicago Public Schools for alleged racial discrimination
The U.S. Department of Education is investigating Chicago Public Schools over a program aimed at improving Black students' outcomes.
The U.S. Department of Education is investigating Chicago Public Schools over a program aimed at improving Black students' outcomes.
Man shot and killed at West Side grocery store, police say
A man was shot and killed at a West Side grocery store around midday on Tuesday.
A man was shot and killed at a West Side grocery store around midday on Tuesday.
Paris on Politics: Pritzker 2028? And what are the odds the Bears move to Arlington Heights?
Pritzker 2028? The Illinois governor called out "do-nothing" Democrats in a speech on Sunday in New Hampshire, a possible sign he's interested in running. And what are the odds the Bears will move to Arlington Heights? A panel joins ?Paris on Politics? to weigh in. Plus, a one-on-one with Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton, who is running to replace Sen. Dick Durbin. FOX 32's Paris Schutz has the latest on politics in Chicago, the state of Illinois, and across the nation.
Pritzker 2028? The Illinois governor called out "do-nothing" Democrats in a speech on Sunday in New Hampshire, a possible sign he's interested in running. And what are the odds the Bears will move to Arlington Heights? A panel joins ?Paris on Politics? to weigh in. Plus, a one-on-one with Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton, who is running to replace Sen. Dick Durbin. FOX 32's Paris Schutz has the latest on politics in Chicago, the state of Illinois, and across the nation.