Paris on Politics: ICE mask ban proposed, rising utility bills & Illinois' quantum ambitions
On this episode of "Paris on Politics:" A proposed law banning masks on immigration agents as Trump ramps up deportation rhetoric. But is everyone on board? The thermometer is rising, and so are your utility bills. What's behind the spike, and can Chicagoans get some relief? Illinois officials aim to make the state the world's quantum capital. What does that mean for Chicago, and what exactly is quantum?
ICE director blasts Chicago mayor over 'disgusting' militarization claims
Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons scorched Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson on Thursday, slamming his "disgusting" claim that President Donald Trump is using ICE as a "militarized force" to "engender and institute anxiety and fear."
Illinois State Comptroller Susana Mendoza says she won't seek re-election
Illinois State Comptroller Susana Mendoza announced she will not pursue re-election in 2026 and called for stronger leadership in Chicago.
Chicago City Council fails to override mayor's veto of teen snap curfew ordinance
The City Council failed to override Mayor Johnson’s veto of an ordinance allowing for temporary curfews for teens on Wednesday.
Chicago mayor signals openness to NASCAR’s return, but maybe not on July 4th weekend
Mayor Brandon Johnson signaled openness to NASCAR returning the city’s downtown next year, but perhaps not on the Fourth of July weekend.
Chicago sees 33% drop in homicides through first half of 2025, data shows
County data show that Chicago could be on track to record fewer than 500 homicides this year, which would be the lowest total in years.
City Council members ‘need’ to override mayor’s veto of ‘snap curfew,’ alder says
The future of a "snap curfew" for Chicago teens will come down to a vote on whether to overturn Mayor Brandon Johnson's veto of the ordinance.
Chicago mayor vetoes teen 'snap' curfew ordinance after City Council approval
Two days after a divided Chicago City Council voted to approve a controversial ordinance allowing temporary curfews, Mayor Brandon Johnson vetoed the measure Friday.
House Speaker Johnson says Chicago mayor is 'on the wrong side of the law'
House Speaker Mike Johnson called out Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson for opposing federal immigration enforcement, saying he was "on the wrong side of the law."