Paris on Politics: ICE agents in Chicago, 1% grocery tax, and CTA funding concerns
On this episode of ?Paris on Politics,? we discuss the chaos that erupted in Chicago?s South Loop as ICE agents reportedly detained individuals, prompting local public officials to speak out against the actions. Then, will the city keep a 1% grocery tax? Opinions are divided on its impact. Additionally, the recently passed $55 billion state budget raises questions about what it means for Chicago transit and the state's public schools. 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 discuss the chaos that erupted in Chicago?s South Loop as ICE agents reportedly detained individuals, prompting local public officials to speak out against the actions. Then, will the city keep a 1% grocery tax? Opinions are divided on its impact. Additionally, the recently passed $55 billion state budget raises questions about what it means for Chicago transit and the state's public schools. FOX 32's Paris Schutz has the latest on politics in Chicago, the state of Illinois, and across the nation.
Trump reportedly to extend TikTok ban deadline for third time
The president announced a second extension on a TikTok ban in April as several U.S. companies have shown interest in acquiring the popular social media platform's U.S. operations.
The president announced a second extension on a TikTok ban in April as several U.S. companies have shown interest in acquiring the popular social media platform's U.S. operations.
How the Chicago grocery tax could impact you
State lawmakers voted to end Illinois' 1% grocery tax, but here in Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson said he wants to extend the grocery tax into 2026, in attempt to help balance the budget.
State lawmakers voted to end Illinois' 1% grocery tax, but here in Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson said he wants to extend the grocery tax into 2026, in attempt to help balance the budget.
Paris on Politics: GOP bashes state spending plan
Gov. Pritzker has signaled he'll sign the $55 billion spending plan passed by the Illinois House and Senate.
Gov. Pritzker has signaled he'll sign the $55 billion spending plan passed by the Illinois House and Senate.
Trump orders probe into Biden autopen use calling it a White House ‘cover-up’
President Trump has ordered an investigation into whether former President Biden’s use of an autopen masked a deeper cover-up during his final days in office. The move comes amid claims from House Republicans and a controversial new book.
President Trump has ordered an investigation into whether former President Biden’s use of an autopen masked a deeper cover-up during his final days in office. The move comes amid claims from House Republicans and a controversial new book.
Trump announces travel ban on a dozen countries: Here’s what to know
President Donald Trump is banning people from countries his administration deems dangerous from coming to America.
President Donald Trump is banning people from countries his administration deems dangerous from coming to America.
Chicago mayor pushes to keep 1% grocery tax that state will drop
Illinois retailers are pushing back on Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's call to reinstate a 1% grocery tax in Chicago.
Illinois retailers are pushing back on Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's call to reinstate a 1% grocery tax in Chicago.
Trump's tax bill will add $2.3 trillion to the deficit
The "Big Beautiful Bill" will add $2.3 trillion to the national debt over the next decade.
The "Big Beautiful Bill" will add $2.3 trillion to the national debt over the next decade.
Chicago mayor pushes to keep grocery tax as retailers push back
Illinois retailers are pushing back on Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's call to keep a 1% grocery tax.
Illinois retailers are pushing back on Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's call to keep a 1% grocery tax.
Chicago group says immigrant wrongly detained over letter scheme linked to Trump threats
An alleged plot to silence a witness has led to a deportation fight in Chicago’s immigration court.
An alleged plot to silence a witness has led to a deportation fight in Chicago’s immigration court.
U.S. skips Ukraine meeting amid tensions
The U.S. and Ukraine could be at odds over clandestine strikes deep inside Russia as the fighting escalates on the front lines.
The U.S. and Ukraine could be at odds over clandestine strikes deep inside Russia as the fighting escalates on the front lines.
Immigrant wrongly detained over letter scheme linked to Trump threats, Chicago group says
An alleged plot to silence a witness has led to a deportation fight in Chicago?s immigration court.
An alleged plot to silence a witness has led to a deportation fight in Chicago?s immigration court.
Trump doubles steel, aluminum tariffs: What that means for you
The increased tariff hike on steel and aluminum are likely to impact consumers and companies financially given that many products like refrigerators and washing machines are made using these metals.
The increased tariff hike on steel and aluminum are likely to impact consumers and companies financially given that many products like refrigerators and washing machines are made using these metals.
Elon Musk slams President Trump's "big beautiful bill"
President Donald Trump?s "big beautiful bill" now has a powerful and potent critic: Billionaire Elon Musk.
President Donald Trump?s "big beautiful bill" now has a powerful and potent critic: Billionaire Elon Musk.
Trump's 'big, beautiful' bill is a 'disgusting abomination,' Elon Musk now says
Elon Musk has strongly criticized President Donald Trump’s sweeping tax-and-spending bill, calling it a “disgusting abomination" and urging lawmakers to reject it.
Elon Musk has strongly criticized President Donald Trump’s sweeping tax-and-spending bill, calling it a “disgusting abomination" and urging lawmakers to reject it.
Trump’s fresh White House portrait sparks interest amid controversy over National Portrait Gallery leadership
The portrait shows Trump with a red tie and no expression, replacing the previous image from the beginning of his second term.
The portrait shows Trump with a red tie and no expression, replacing the previous image from the beginning of his second term.
Zelenskyy pleads for Trump's help
Ukraine's president issues a personal plea to President Trump as Moscow ramps up its air attack on civilian targets.
Ukraine's president issues a personal plea to President Trump as Moscow ramps up its air attack on civilian targets.
Schwarzenegger: 'Stop whining' about President Trump
Arnold Schwarzenegger wants environmentalists to "stop whining" about the Trump administration.
Arnold Schwarzenegger wants environmentalists to "stop whining" about the Trump administration.
'They can't have a nuclear weapon': Trump and Iran, is a deal in the works?
For the past few weeks, the Trump administration has been trying to negotiate a new nuclear agreement with Iran. One that would prevent the country from developing a nuclear weapon.
For the past few weeks, the Trump administration has been trying to negotiate a new nuclear agreement with Iran. One that would prevent the country from developing a nuclear weapon.
'Ultimate goal': Chicago mayor speaks on Memorial Day weekend violence
The mayor is praising the work done by city officials to keep this Memorial Day safe for everyone. He says violence was down this year, even though there was a mass shooting.
The mayor is praising the work done by city officials to keep this Memorial Day safe for everyone. He says violence was down this year, even though there was a mass shooting.