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 alders vs. CPD in first-ever charity softball showdown
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Get ready for a historic faceoff as 26 Chicago alderpeople take on the CPD Knights in a one-of-a-kind charity softball game, all for a great cause!

Wearing the Badge: Pastor Corey Brooks, Ex-Chicago top cop confront realities of race and police reform
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Pastor Corey Brooks, who spent a year living on a rooftop to draw attention to Chicago?s crisis of crime and poverty, joins Garry McCarthy for an honest conversation about the most sensitive topic in police reform: race. Together, they explore how to build trust in high-crime neighborhoods, confront the realities of violence within Black communities, and develop smarter, safer strategies for policing Chicago?s streets.

Paris on Politics: Will the city allow 'granny flats' & nepotism in Chicago politics?
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On this episode of "Paris on Politics": Israel, Iran, Ukraine, Russia?the world is on fire, and a Chicago think tank aims to come up with answers. Then, UChicago is hosting experts and award winners to discuss preventing nuclear war. Next, will the city allow owners to convert coach houses and attics into affordable housing? We debate a proposal on the so-called granny flats. Plus, why City Council's longest-tenured alderman, Walter Burnett, is stepping down, and the familiar name who wants to replace him. FOX 32's Paris Schutz has the latest on politics in Chicago, the state of Illinois, and across the nation.

McDonald's manager killed at work was single mom of six
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A single mom of 6 and McDonald's employee for 15 years was killed Thursday morning after a workplace argument with another worker.

Chicago's longest-serving alderman Walter Burnett is stepping down

After 30 years, Chicago's longest-serving alderman, Walter Burnett, is stepping down. And, he has a recommendation for who should replace him.

CPD unveils public transit support center
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The Chicago Police Department is unveiling a new support center to monitor crime on the CTA.

Paris on Politics: Feds visit Chicago Puerto Rican museum; Who is ICE targeting?
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On this episode of ?Paris on Politics,? we explore who Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Border Czar Tom Homan are targeting with their intensified immigration enforcement. Then, federal Homeland Security officials made an unannounced visit to the National Puerto Rican Museum in Humboldt Park, sparking a significant community outcry. What were they doing there, and was it legal? Plus, Republican Congressman Darin LaHood explains why he believes the "Big Beautiful Bill? will benefit Illinoisans, while Democrat Sean Casten argues it will harm them. FOX 32's Paris Schutz has the latest on politics in Chicago, the state of Illinois, and across the nation.

Chicago police launch 24/7 surveillance hub to make public transit safer
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A new real-time crime-tracking center is helping Chicago police monitor thousands of CTA and city cameras to boost safety across public transportation.

Former Chicago Ald. Carrie Austin ruled unfit to stand trial
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A former Chicago City Council member who was charged with conspiracy, bribery, and lying to the FBI was deemed medically unfit for trial by a federal judge on Wednesday.