Illinois congressman urges caution as military base considered for immigration operations
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President Donald Trump?s administration has asked a military base outside Chicago for support on immigration operations, the base said Thursday. Illinois Congressman Brad Schneider told "ChicagoLIVE" that it is important the purpose of the base is not compromised by this request. A live look at what happened today, what?s happening now, and what?s coming tonight?no script, just real news.

Troops in Chicago? Plus, CPS budget vote & UAP disclosure push | Paris on Politics
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On this episode of ?Paris on Politics:? What happens if Chicago Public Schools (CPS) fails to pass a budget Thursday? We'll speak with the CPS CEO and board members about the contentious vote. Plus, the truth is out there?could the U.S. government finally be ready to reveal it? UFO lawyer Daniel Sheehan is pushing Congress to declassify all its secrets. FOX 32's Paris Schutz has the latest on politics in Chicago, the state of Illinois, and across the nation.

Paris on Politics: Sheehan says DoD hiding UFOs, alien evidence
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The truth is out there and it might be here in the cabinets and halls of the U.S. Dept. of Defense. A bipartisan group of lawmakers is now calling on the disclosure of all classified intelligence on unidentified aerial phenomena and whether or not they arrived from out of this world.

Paris on Politics: CPS budget battle puts school year start at risk
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The standoff on Chicago's Board of Education is coming down to the wire. A vote on the CPS budget is less than 24 hours away and political disagreements could derail a successful start to the school year.

Trump vs. Chicago: 4 reason why Illinois lawmakers want him to stay away | Paris on Politics
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On this episode of "Paris on Politics": Trump versus Chicago, as local officials push back against the President's potential plan to deploy the National Guard to the city. Then, another major union representing CPS workers voices its concerns ahead of this week's crucial school budget vote. Plus, sports radio veteran Dan Bernstein makes his return to the airwaves after controversial social media posts led to the end of his career at The Score. Bernstein opens up about what really went down.

Paris on Politics: Dan Bernstein debuts new podcast 'Unfiltered'
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Dan Bernstein's voice is well known to Chicago sports fanatics. He was the sometimes controversial lead sports radio host at the Score 670 for decades. Now, he's back on the air with a podcast called "Dan Bernstein Unfiltered" - a part of 312 Sports.

Paris on Politics: CPS budget crisis: $734M deficit
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A slim majority of CPS board members do not support the budget because they want it to include a $175 million pension payment and some short-term borrowing.

Paris on Politics: One-on-one with Sen. Dick Durbin
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Sen. Dick Durbin spoke with Paris Schutz on Monday in response to President Donald Trump's threats to send the National Guard to Chicago.

What Trump's cashless bail executive order means for Illinois

Democrats and reform advocates say Trump’s order threatens progress and benefits the wealthy, while Republicans argue the law endangers victims.

Ex-Illinois lawmaker challenges Pritzker to visit neighborhoods like Englewood | ChicagoLIVE
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Former Illinois State Senator Darren Bailey appeared on "ChicagoLIVE" to discuss the potential deployment of the National Guard to Chicago. In response to a video by Gov. Pritzker showcasing the city's lakefront as alleged proof of the city's niceness, Bailey challenged him to visit neighborhoods such as Englewood. A live look at what happened today, what?s happening now, and what?s coming tonight?no script, just real news.

Trump?s Chicago plan unclear: What we know about National Guard possibility | ChicagoLIVE
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President Trump on Monday attacked Gov. JB Pritzker with personal insults amid tensions over troops being sent to Chicago to combat crime. Political reporter Paris Schutz explains how we got here.

Trump: Chicago is a ?killing field?
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President Trump said Chicago is a 'killing field' and called out Illinois Governor Pritzker while responding to criticism over his threats to send National Guard troops to Chicago next.

Why suburban transit bailed out CTA, politics behind CPS budget & Grant Park plans | Paris on Politics
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On this episode of "Paris on Politics," we explore how politics is behind the Chicago public schools budget standoff. Then, a crisis is averted (for now) as suburban transit votes to bail out the CTA. We examine the odds of Springfield coming and rescuing CTA, Pace, and Metra. Darren Bailey got creamed by Governor Pritzker in 2022, but now he's gearing up to run again?why is this time different? Plus, what will the city's front yard, Grant Park, look like for the next 100 years? The Park District unveils new plans.

CPS budget crisis threatens schools, Austin rebrand & Uptown Theatre comeback | Paris on Politics
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On this episode of "Paris on Politics," the Trump Department of Justice versus Illinois election authorities: Will the state turn over sensitive voter data? Chicago Public Schools (CPS) are on the brink as the budget standoff continues, with the threat of a school shutdown looming. The Austin neighborhood on Chicago's West Side is considering a rebrand as "Soul City Chicago" to revitalize the area. Plus, a Chicago gem turns a century old. Can the opulent Uptown Theatre make a comeback? FOX 32's Paris Schutz has the latest on politics in Chicago, the state of Illinois, and across the nation.

New Illinois law streamlines FOID card process for first-time, nonviolent gun offenders

A new Illinois law gives first-time, nonviolent gun offenders a chance to apply for FOID cards earlier during court-approved diversion programs. Here's how it works.