Trump vs. Chicago: 4 reason why Illinois lawmakers want him to stay away | Paris on Politics
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On this episode of "Paris on Politics": Trump versus Chicago, as local officials push back against the President's potential plan to deploy the National Guard to the city. Then, another major union representing CPS workers voices its concerns ahead of this week's crucial school budget vote. Plus, sports radio veteran Dan Bernstein makes his return to the airwaves after controversial social media posts led to the end of his career at The Score. Bernstein opens up about what really went down.

CTA Brown Line trains stopped due to track conditions
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Service on the CTA Brown Line was shut down during rush hour Monday morning due to track conditions on Chicago's North Side.

Metra expands weekend service on 3 lines starting next month

Service on three Metra train lines will expand starting next month, including on the weekends, the agency announced.

Why suburban transit bailed out CTA, politics behind CPS budget & Grant Park plans | Paris on Politics
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On this episode of "Paris on Politics," we explore how politics is behind the Chicago public schools budget standoff. Then, a crisis is averted (for now) as suburban transit votes to bail out the CTA. We examine the odds of Springfield coming and rescuing CTA, Pace, and Metra. Darren Bailey got creamed by Governor Pritzker in 2022, but now he's gearing up to run again?why is this time different? Plus, what will the city's front yard, Grant Park, look like for the next 100 years? The Park District unveils new plans.

Chicago man charged with attacking CTA worker

Chicago police said a 23-year-old man has been charged in connection with an attack on a CTA employee earlier this week.

Five things to know about Chicago Public Schools as students return to classrooms
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Chalkbeat reporter Reema Amin breaks down five key issues to watch this semester, from enrollment trends to funding challenges and the search for a new schools chief.

CTA budget crisis eased by $74M from Metra, Pace

The Chicago Transit Authority avoided immediate service cuts and fare hikes Thursday after regional transportation officials approved a plan to shift suburban transit funds to help cover the city agency’s budget shortfall.

Pritzker says state won't help CPS close $74M budget gap
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The Chicago Teachers' Union rallying after Governor Pritzker dumped cold water on the idea that state lawmakers might come to the rescue on Chicago Public Schools? financial woes.

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