Chicago Board of Education approves controversial budget plan, avoids shutdown
The Chicago Board of Education approved the budget for next year Thursday evening after an hourslong meeting.
The Chicago Board of Education approved the budget for next year Thursday evening after an hourslong meeting.
Wilson urges Trump to send National Guard to Chicago: 'This is not political'
Dr. Willie Wilson broke with Chicago leaders, urging President Trump to send the National Guard to fight crime.
Dr. Willie Wilson broke with Chicago leaders, urging President Trump to send the National Guard to fight crime.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson wants 'ultra rich' to help close $1.1B budget gap
As Chicago leaders look for ways to shrink a massive budget deficit for next year, Mayor Brandon Johnson gave his take at a town hall.
As Chicago leaders look for ways to shrink a massive budget deficit for next year, Mayor Brandon Johnson gave his take at a town hall.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson wants 'ultra rich' to help close $1.1B budget gap
As Chicago leaders look for ways to shrink the city's budget deficit next year, Mayor Brandon Johnson shared his plans at a South Side town hall on Tuesday night.
As Chicago leaders look for ways to shrink the city's budget deficit next year, Mayor Brandon Johnson shared his plans at a South Side town hall on Tuesday night.
Chicago mayor issues disaster proclamation after August flooding
Chicago and suburban Cook County residents recovering from August flooding may soon receive additional aid after Mayor Brandon Johnson issued a disaster proclamation Tuesday.
Chicago and suburban Cook County residents recovering from August flooding may soon receive additional aid after Mayor Brandon Johnson issued a disaster proclamation Tuesday.
Chicago mayor issues disaster proclamation after August flooding
Chicago and suburban Cook County residents recovering from August flooding may soon get additional aid after Mayor Brandon Johnson issued a disaster proclamation Tuesday.
Chicago and suburban Cook County residents recovering from August flooding may soon get additional aid after Mayor Brandon Johnson issued a disaster proclamation Tuesday.
Mayor Brandon Johnson responds to National Guard troops potentially coming to Chicago
Mayor Brandon Johnson fielded questions about President Donald Trump, the National Guard and Chicago crime on Tuesday.
Mayor Brandon Johnson fielded questions about President Donald Trump, the National Guard and Chicago crime on Tuesday.
Pritzker says Illinois will take Trump to court if troops are deployed to Chicago
President Donald Trump on Monday lobbed personal insults toward Gov. JB Pritzker amid uproar over a report of his administration planning to deploy National Guard members to Chicago to combat crime. The governor responded later on Monday and said the state would sue the Trump administration if troops are sent to the city.
President Donald Trump on Monday lobbed personal insults toward Gov. JB Pritzker amid uproar over a report of his administration planning to deploy National Guard members to Chicago to combat crime. The governor responded later on Monday and said the state would sue the Trump administration if troops are sent to the city.
Gov. Pritzker, Mayor Johnson respond to Trump?s threat to send troops to Chicago
President Donald Trump on Monday lobbed personal insults toward Gov. JB Pritzker amid uproar over a report of his administration planning to deploy National Guard members to Chicago to combat crime.
President Donald Trump on Monday lobbed personal insults toward Gov. JB Pritzker amid uproar over a report of his administration planning to deploy National Guard members to Chicago to combat crime.
Chicago braces for potential arrival of National Guard troops
President Donald Trump is threatening to send National Guard troops to Chicago next but Mayor Brandon Johnson is pushing back.
President Donald Trump is threatening to send National Guard troops to Chicago next but Mayor Brandon Johnson is pushing back.
Mayor Johnson speaks out against National Guard Chicago report
As state leaders fight to keep the National Guard out of Chicago, tonight we are hearing directly from Mayor Brandon Johnson.
As state leaders fight to keep the National Guard out of Chicago, tonight we are hearing directly from Mayor Brandon Johnson.
'Chicago will not waver': Johnson, Pritzker respond to reports Pentagon plans military deployment to Chicago
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker have responded after reports say the Pentagon plans a military deployment to Chicago.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker have responded after reports say the Pentagon plans a military deployment to Chicago.
CPS budget crisis nears deadline
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.
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.
Mayor Johnson visits CPS schools as $734M budget deficit sparks concerns
As the new school year begins, Mayor Brandon Johnson continues his CPS visits amid tough questions over a massive budget shortfall and potential cuts.
As the new school year begins, Mayor Brandon Johnson continues his CPS visits amid tough questions over a massive budget shortfall and potential cuts.
Chicago Public Schools board members split on proposed budget to close $734M deficit
The vote on the Chicago Public Schools’ proposed 2026 budget is hanging by a thread.
The vote on the Chicago Public Schools’ proposed 2026 budget is hanging by a thread.
Chicago Public Schools possible loan: Necessary 'bridge' or beginning of 'downward spiral'? | Paris on Politics
On this episode of "Paris on Politics," Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, the teachers union, and the CPS board face off over the budget plan. Illinois Republicans rally at the State Fair, aiming to block Governor Pritzker's ambitions for a third term. A Republican candidate enters the race to replace Illinois U.S. Senator Dick Durbin, and we'll reveal who it is. Additionally, former Chicago Public Schools chief and mayoral candidate Paul Vallas shares his insights on how he would fix CPS. 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," Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, the teachers union, and the CPS board face off over the budget plan. Illinois Republicans rally at the State Fair, aiming to block Governor Pritzker's ambitions for a third term. A Republican candidate enters the race to replace Illinois U.S. Senator Dick Durbin, and we'll reveal who it is. Additionally, former Chicago Public Schools chief and mayoral candidate Paul Vallas shares his insights on how he would fix CPS. FOX 32's Paris Schutz has the latest on politics in Chicago, the state of Illinois, and across the nation.
CPS defies mayor?s push for $200M Loan, but say they have a plan to fill a $734M budget deficit
Chicago Public Schools? new leadership rolled out a budget plan that shuns borrowing and shifts a $175 million pension bill to City Hall?reviving the same no-loan strategy that got the last CEO fired.
Chicago Public Schools? new leadership rolled out a budget plan that shuns borrowing and shifts a $175 million pension bill to City Hall?reviving the same no-loan strategy that got the last CEO fired.
New CPS CEO set to reveal plan to close $730M budget gap amid rising tensions
As Chicago Public Schools faces a $730 million shortfall, the district?s new CEO prepares to unveil her strategy.
As Chicago Public Schools faces a $730 million shortfall, the district?s new CEO prepares to unveil her strategy.
Chicago firefighters union reaches tentative agreement with city
The Chicago firefighters union came to a tentative contract agreement with the city on Tuesday.
The Chicago firefighters union came to a tentative contract agreement with the city on Tuesday.
Will President Trump implement the same strategy in Chicago that he brought to DC and LA?
In response to President Trump?s federal takeover of D.C.?s police, Mayor Brandon Johnson says Chicago doesn?t need the National Guard but rather federal support for programs that work
In response to President Trump?s federal takeover of D.C.?s police, Mayor Brandon Johnson says Chicago doesn?t need the National Guard but rather federal support for programs that work