Chicago's snap curfew vote stalls in city council
The Chicago City Council has delayed the vote on allowing police to issue a temporary curfew in response to recent "teen takeover" trends.
The Chicago City Council has delayed the vote on allowing police to issue a temporary curfew in response to recent "teen takeover" trends.
DOJ's Chicago investigation: New details, mayor claps back
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson spoke to the media Tuesday morning, one day after the U.S. Department of Justice announced an investigation into the city for possible race-based hiring practices.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson spoke to the media Tuesday morning, one day after the U.S. Department of Justice announced an investigation into the city for possible race-based hiring practices.
Paris on Politics: Chicago's hiring practices, immigrant healthcare debate & invasive carp
On this episode of "Paris on Politics," we are discussing the Department of Justice's civil rights investigation into the City of Chicago?s employment practices, which was prompted by Mayor Brandon Johnson's recent remarks. Then, tens of thousands of Illinois migrants are at risk of losing health coverage under the governor's budget proposal. We debate the issue. Next, we meet Aurora's new mayor, John Laesch, to learn about the changes he plans to implement. Plus, President Donald Trump signed a memo to combat invasive carp in Lake Michigan. Here's what we know. FOX 32's Paris Schutz has the latest on politics in Chicago, the state of Illinois, and across the nation.
On this episode of "Paris on Politics," we are discussing the Department of Justice's civil rights investigation into the City of Chicago?s employment practices, which was prompted by Mayor Brandon Johnson's recent remarks. Then, tens of thousands of Illinois migrants are at risk of losing health coverage under the governor's budget proposal. We debate the issue. Next, we meet Aurora's new mayor, John Laesch, to learn about the changes he plans to implement. Plus, President Donald Trump signed a memo to combat invasive carp in Lake Michigan. Here's what we know. FOX 32's Paris Schutz has the latest on politics in Chicago, the state of Illinois, and across the nation.
Chicago mayor turns tables Trump administration after DOJ probe
Mayor Brandon Johnson turned the tables on the Trump administration this afternoon after the DOJ abruptly and surprisingly announced this civil rights investigation into city hiring.
Mayor Brandon Johnson turned the tables on the Trump administration this afternoon after the DOJ abruptly and surprisingly announced this civil rights investigation into city hiring.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson answers questions on DOJ probe into city hiring
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson answered questions from the news media on May 20, 2025 after the Department of Justice announced an investigation into the city's hiring practices.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson answered questions from the news media on May 20, 2025 after the Department of Justice announced an investigation into the city's hiring practices.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson calls DOJ probe a 'divisive tactic'
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson condemned the recently announced Justice Department investigation as a "divisive tactic."
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson condemned the recently announced Justice Department investigation as a "divisive tactic."
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson: Trump admin ?reflects the country club?
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson argues that his administration reflects the city, while the Trump administration "reflects the country club." Johnson made these comments in response to the Department of Justice?s civil rights investigation into Chicago?s employment practices.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson argues that his administration reflects the city, while the Trump administration "reflects the country club." Johnson made these comments in response to the Department of Justice?s civil rights investigation into Chicago?s employment practices.
Paris on Politics: DOJ's Chicago investigation, immigrant healthcare debate
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.
Mayor Johnson reacts to DOJ investigation into Chicago's hiring practices
Is Chicago breaking civil rights law? The DOJ wants answers after comments made Sunday by Mayor Brandon Johnson.
Is Chicago breaking civil rights law? The DOJ wants answers after comments made Sunday by Mayor Brandon Johnson.
DOJ launches civil rights probe into Chicago's employment practices
The Department of Justice has opened a civil rights investigation into the City of Chicago?s employment practices, following remarks Mayor Brandon Johnson made during a recent fireside chat at a Woodlawn church.
The Department of Justice has opened a civil rights investigation into the City of Chicago?s employment practices, following remarks Mayor Brandon Johnson made during a recent fireside chat at a Woodlawn church.
DOJ launches probe into Chicago's hiring practices after Mayor Johnson's comments
Is Chicago breaking civil rights law? The DOJ wants answers after comments made Sunday by Mayor Brandon Johnson.
Is Chicago breaking civil rights law? The DOJ wants answers after comments made Sunday by Mayor Brandon Johnson.
Johnson on Chicago?s challenges, gambling debate in Springfield | Paris on Politics
On this episode of "Paris on Politics," Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson reflects on his administration?s midpoint, a state lawmaker makes the case for legalizing online gambling, and Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson shares how she found purpose through political threats and turmoil.
On this episode of "Paris on Politics," Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson reflects on his administration?s midpoint, a state lawmaker makes the case for legalizing online gambling, and Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson shares how she found purpose through political threats and turmoil.
Paris on Politics: Mayor Johnson talks CPS, CTA and Chicago crime
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.
Two years in, Chicago mayor faces key decision on new CPS head
Mayor Brandon Johnson is now officially halfway through his tenure at City Hall and he has some big decisions ahead of him. That includes nominating a new head of the Chicago Public Schools to take over for Pedro Martinez.
Mayor Brandon Johnson is now officially halfway through his tenure at City Hall and he has some big decisions ahead of him. That includes nominating a new head of the Chicago Public Schools to take over for Pedro Martinez.
Johnson praises court order blocking Trump's federal job cuts
A judge on Friday halted the Trump administration?s plan to cut federal jobs ? Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson calls it a win for workers.
A judge on Friday halted the Trump administration?s plan to cut federal jobs ? Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson calls it a win for workers.
Chicago mayor praises court order blocking Trump's federal job cuts
A judge on Friday halted the Trump administration’s plan to cut federal jobs — Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson calls it a win for workers.
A judge on Friday halted the Trump administration’s plan to cut federal jobs — Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson calls it a win for workers.
Sources: Chicago Board of Education president preparing vote on interim CPS CEO
Multiple sources tell Fox 32 Chicago that Board of Education President Sean Harden has been lobbying fellow board members to vote in favor of Mayor Brandon Johnson?s Chief of Staff, Cristina Pacione-Zayas, as interim Superintendent of Chicago Public Schools.
Multiple sources tell Fox 32 Chicago that Board of Education President Sean Harden has been lobbying fellow board members to vote in favor of Mayor Brandon Johnson?s Chief of Staff, Cristina Pacione-Zayas, as interim Superintendent of Chicago Public Schools.
Sources: Chicago Board of Education president preparing vote on interim CPS CEO
Multiple sources tell Fox 32 Chicago that Board of Education President Sean Harden has been lobbying fellow board members to vote in favor of Mayor Brandon Johnson’s Chief of Staff, Cristina Pacione-Zayas, as interim Superintendent of Chicago Public Schools.
Multiple sources tell Fox 32 Chicago that Board of Education President Sean Harden has been lobbying fellow board members to vote in favor of Mayor Brandon Johnson’s Chief of Staff, Cristina Pacione-Zayas, as interim Superintendent of Chicago Public Schools.
Johnson defends deal on removal of Columbus statues from public parks
Mayor Brandon Johnson backs the plan to retire Columbus statues from Chicago's public parks. So where are they going now?
Mayor Brandon Johnson backs the plan to retire Columbus statues from Chicago's public parks. So where are they going now?
Chicago mayor supports permanent removal of Columbus statues from city parks
Mayor Brandon Johnson backs the plan to retire Columbus statues from Chicago's public parks. So where are they going now?
Mayor Brandon Johnson backs the plan to retire Columbus statues from Chicago's public parks. So where are they going now?