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
After Trump threatens Chicago with National Guard, Pritzker, Johnson push back
After President Donald Trump deploys the National Guard in Washington, D.C., he threatened similar action in Chicago.
After President Donald Trump deploys the National Guard in Washington, D.C., he threatened similar action in Chicago.
Noem takes jabs at Pritzker, Johnson during immigration speech in Chicago area: FULL
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem was in Lombard, Illinois, on Friday to discuss the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem was in Lombard, Illinois, on Friday to discuss the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.
City of Chicago honors fallen officer Ella French with street renaming
The City of Chicago is pausing to honor Officer Ella French, who was killed in the line of duty four years ago.
The City of Chicago is pausing to honor Officer Ella French, who was killed in the line of duty four years ago.
Chicago mayor, deputy mayor respond to illegal scrapyard on South Side
Mayor Brandon Johnson and Deputy Mayor Kenya Merritt are responding after city officials shut down an illegal scrapyard operation at the site of a shuttered South Side restaurant.
Mayor Brandon Johnson and Deputy Mayor Kenya Merritt are responding after city officials shut down an illegal scrapyard operation at the site of a shuttered South Side restaurant.
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?
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?
Chicago mayor cracks down on CTA smoking
Mayor Brandon Johnson has signed an executive order regarding smoking on the CTA.
Mayor Brandon Johnson has signed an executive order regarding smoking on the CTA.
After years of construction, 4 Red Line stations reopen with major upgrades
City leaders celebrated the long-awaited reopening of four Red Line stations, now redesigned to be more accessible and modern for all riders.
City leaders celebrated the long-awaited reopening of four Red Line stations, now redesigned to be more accessible and modern for all riders.
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."
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.
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.
The City Council failed to override Mayor Johnson’s veto of an ordinance allowing for temporary curfews for teens on Wednesday.