Paris on Politics: Who Will Run for Durbin's Senate Seat?

Senator Dick Durbin, D-Ill., the Senate Democratic whip and the top Democrat on the Judiciary Committee, has announced this week that he will not seek re-election in 2026. Who will run for his seat? Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton has already announced she is running. Host Paris Schutz sits down with a panel to discuss the possibilities. Plus, Schutz sits down with Timothy Snyder, author of "On Tyranny," to discuss President Donald Trump's governing style.

Paris on Politics: Bears potential move, paying Chicago teachers and riverwalk dispute

On this episode of "Paris on Politics," we explore the shifting stance of Chicago Bears president Kevin Warren regarding the team's potential move to Arlington Heights. Also, how will the Chicago Teachers Union contract be paid for? Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's chief of staff, Dr. Cristina Pacione-Zayas, joins "Paris on Politics" to explain. Plus, how one Chicago Riverwalk restaurant owner is fighting back against a permit denial. FOX 32's Paris Schutz has the latest on politics in Chicago, the state of Illinois, and across the nation.

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Voters in Illinois to decide on key referenda on April 1

Voters across multiple Illinois counties will head to the polls on April 1 to cast their ballots on important referenda that could affect everything from tax policies to local government structures and public services.