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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
