Chicago Public Schools CEO presents budget amid tensions over $700M deficit
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The CEO of the Chicago Public Schools is presenting her budget for the next fiscal year on Wednesday amid tensions over how to close a more than $700 million budget deficit.

Local parenting expert talks 'F--- around and find out'
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You?ve probably heard the phrase ?FAFO? and maybe you?ve even seen it making the rounds on parenting TikTok. But in this case, we?re not talking about internet drama, we?re talking about a parenting style that?s all about letting kids learn through experience. It?s called FAFO parenting, short for ?F? AROUND and Find Out,? and it?s sparking a big conversation about how much parents should step in versus step back. Is this just another fleeting social media trend, or is there real developmental science behind it? We?ve got PCI Certified Parent Coach Dana Hirt to break down what FAFO parenting really means, how it stacks up against traditional approaches, and when it might actually be the smartest move you can make as a parent.

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.

Paris on Politics: Bears stadium, Trump?s warning & diving into the Chicago River
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Coming up on "Paris on Politics," the Chicago Bears are focusing on Arlington Heights for their new stadium but are waiting on lawmakers for "property tax certainty." President Trump has deployed the National Guard in D.C. to fight crime and warned Chicago of similar actions. Plus, up to 500 swimmers will dive into the Chicago River for the first time in nearly 100 years. We'll also preview the Chicago Humanities Festival, featuring top literary names this fall. FOX 32's Paris Schutz has the latest on politics in Chicago, the state of Illinois, and across the nation.

Musk threatens to sue Apple over not featuring X, Grok apps

Elon Musk threatened to sue Apple for excluding X and its Grok AI chatbot from the Apple Store's "Must-Have Apps."

Paris on Politics: Critics say Illinois maps just as gerrymandered as Texas?
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On this episode of "Paris on Politics," Texas lawmakers flee a gerrymandering battle to seek refuge in heavily gerrymandered Illinois, where they encounter new threats of violence. Meanwhile, a bipartisan group in Illinois is once again striving to reform the politically drawn maps to make them more independent. Plus, 36th Ward Alderman Gilbert Villegas is calling for a hearing on ComEd following recent rate increases. FOX 32's Paris Schutz has the latest on politics in Chicago, the state of Illinois, and across the nation.

Bettie?s Chicago spices up home cooking with hands-on classes
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Owner Kristin ?Baker Bettie? Hoffman shares how her West Loop kitchen space offers interactive baking and cooking experiences ? and how a viral TikTok helped boost business.