Underwood not running for Durbin's vacated Senate seat
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Illinois Rep. Lauren underwood has announced she will not be making a run for for Dick Durbin's Senate seat.

New Aurora mayor warns of possible tax hike amid city?s financial troubles
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Aurora?s new mayor, John Laesch, says the city is facing an $88 million shortfall after years of tax breaks and development deals under former Mayor Richard Irvin?leaving property tax increases on the table.

Paris on Politics: Chicago Pope, crisis at FAA and could tariffs hurt tourism?
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Chicago's Pope mania continues with creative memes. Then, is it safe to fly right now? Senator Tammy Duckworth joins FOX 32's Paris Schutz to share her insights. Also, a discussion with Jens Ludwig, director of the University of Chicago's Crime Lab, about the unexpected origins of gun violence. Plus, could tariffs affect summer tourism? The new CEO of Choose Chicago explains. has the latest on politics in Chicago, the state of Illinois, and across the nation.

Illinois lawmaker pushes for police reform after Sonya Massey's death
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State Rep. Kam Buckner is advocating for a bill that would require applicants for police jobs to have their previous law enforcement employment records available for review.

Johnson on Chicago?s challenges, gambling debate in Springfield | Paris on Politics
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On this episode of "Paris on Politics," Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson reflects on his administration?s midpoint, a state lawmaker makes the case for legalizing online gambling, and Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson shares how she found purpose through political threats and turmoil.

New Aurora mayor to be sworn-in Tuesday
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It's a change of the guard for the city of Aurora, as its new mayor will be sworn-in on Tuesday night.

Chicago state lawmaker launches bid for Congressional seat

State Sen. Robert Peters, of Chicago, announced his campaign for a U.S. House seat representing parts of the city’s South Side.