CPS budget crisis threatens schools, Austin rebrand & Uptown Theatre comeback | Paris on Politics
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On this episode of "Paris on Politics," the Trump Department of Justice versus Illinois election authorities: Will the state turn over sensitive voter data? Chicago Public Schools (CPS) are on the brink as the budget standoff continues, with the threat of a school shutdown looming. The Austin neighborhood on Chicago's West Side is considering a rebrand as "Soul City Chicago" to revitalize the area. Plus, a Chicago gem turns a century old. Can the opulent Uptown Theatre make a comeback? FOX 32's Paris Schutz has the latest on politics in Chicago, the state of Illinois, and across the nation.

Menendez brothers face parole board nearly three decades after infamous murder convictions: TMZ
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Erik and Lyle Menendez are set to appear before California?s parole board this week ? a pivotal moment nearly 30 years after they were convicted of killing their parents in a case that shocked the nation.

CPS budget crisis nears deadline
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With a $734 million budget gap and an Aug. 28 shutdown threat looming, Paris Schutz joins us to break down the standoff between CPS, CTU, Mayor Johnson, and Gov. Pritzker over how to keep Chicago schools open.

Chicago Teachers Union rallies against governor over school funding shortfall
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The Chicago Teachers Union rallied outside a South Side school, demanding the state pay what they say are owed to CPS students after Gov. Pritzker claimed there?s no money to fund schools

Family mourns boy's death after Green Line incident
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The family of a nine-year-old boy, who died after falling down the stairs at an L station earlier this month, is trying to find the strength to go on.

Blind Chicago man reunited with stolen dog | Here's what we know
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Chicago police said an unidentified man and woman dropped off a white-and-yellow dachshund mix at the 16th District police station Tuesday evening. Officers confirmed it was Bam Bam, the 14-year-old service dog taken from Angel Santiago?s backyard on June 5.

3 Chicago high schools ranked among 100 best in U.S.

Three Chicago high schools were ranked among the 100 best high schools in the country, according to a new list.

Chicago Public Schools board faces tight vote on passing budget
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As school begins for Chicago Public Schools, the district board is holding hearings ahead of a potential passage of a 2026 budget which is needed or else schools might shut down.

Beverly teen gets over $8M in college scholarships
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A Beverly teenager has secured more than $8 million in college scholarships. We sat down with Aaron Williams to hear more about his journey, and the start of his college career!

Chicago architecture, dirty sodas & gamifying the CTA | ChicagoNOW
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What's trending in Chicago? We are taking you on an art deco architecture tour to see some of the city?s coolest buildings. Next, The Goddess and Grocer joins us to explain the sweet trend taking over TikTok: dirty sodas. Plus, we introduce you to an app called Transit Stats that has gamified riding the CTA, and a travel expert talks about overtourism. ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what?s trending in and around Chicago.

?RushTok? goes viral, but some sororities ban recruits from posting
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The viral ?RushTok? trend has taken TikTok by storm, racking up millions of views as sorority hopefuls document their recruitment journeys. But some chapters are now pushing back, banning prospects from posting in an effort to protect tradition?and control the narrative.

Transit Stats turns your CTA commute into a game
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A new twist on the transit status app is turning delays and commutes into a kind of game, where every wait, ride, and refresh could earn you points.