Chicago's 'doomsday' transit crisis: Lawmakers near deal to plug $770M gap
State lawmakers say they’ve reached an agreement on several aspects of a major transit funding bill that would help the CTA, Pace and Metra avoid a collective $770 million fiscal cliff.
Brandon Johnson heads to Springfield to push for city funding
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is in Springfield today, advocating for more money for the city.
Paris on Politics: Pritzker 2028? And what are the odds the Bears move to Arlington Heights?
Pritzker 2028? The Illinois governor called out "do-nothing" Democrats in a speech on Sunday in New Hampshire, a possible sign he's interested in running. And what are the odds the Bears will move to Arlington Heights? A panel joins “Paris on Politics” to weigh in. Plus, a one-on-one with Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton, who is running to replace Sen. Dick Durbin. FOX 32's Paris Schutz has the latest on politics in Chicago, the state of Illinois, and across the nation.
Tammy Duckworth endorses Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton for U.S. Senate run
Sen. Tammy Duckworth endorsed Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton in her 2026 bid for the U.S. Senate.
Who could replace Dick Durbin in the U.S. Senate?
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin said he won’t seek re-election to his seat which will clear the way for a wide open race to replace him within the Democratic party.
Pritzker backs Stratton in Senate race - could it narrow the field?
Gov. J.B. Pritzker has endorsed Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton as his candidate for the 2026 Senate race, raising questions about whether her early backing will deter other potential contenders.
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.
Dick Durbin, Illinois' longest serving U.S. senator, won’t seek re-election in 2026
Dick Durbin, the longest-serving U.S. senator from Illinois, announced on Wednesday that he won’t seek re-election in 2026 for a sixth term.
Paris on Politics: Pope Francis' legacy, Chicago Teachers Union election and an Illinois-Indiana border change?
Politicians, including President Donald Trump, are paying tribute to Pope Francis. Plus, the latest on the Chicago Teachers Union election and possible Illinois-Indiana border change. FOX 32's Paris Schutz has the latest on politics in Chicago, the state of Illinois, and across the nation.
