Illinois Senate passes $53 billion state budget
This year's state budget allocates $400 million more than last year's, with $187 million earmarked to help Chicago and Cook County with sheltering and caring for migrants.
This year's state budget allocates $400 million more than last year's, with $187 million earmarked to help Chicago and Cook County with sheltering and caring for migrants.
Illinois lawmakers advance $53 billion state budget
This year's state budget allocates $400 million more than last year's, with $187 million earmarked to help Chicago and Cook County with sheltering and caring for migrants.
This year's state budget allocates $400 million more than last year's, with $187 million earmarked to help Chicago and Cook County with sheltering and caring for migrants.
Rev. Ira Acree declines Chicago mayor's RTA board nomination
Civil rights leader Rev. Ira Acree is withdrawing his nomination for his appointment to the Regional Transportation Authority board.
Civil rights leader Rev. Ira Acree is withdrawing his nomination for his appointment to the Regional Transportation Authority board.
Paris on Politics: Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx
Fox 32 political correspondent Paris Schutz sits down with Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx in this episode of Paris on Politics.
Fox 32 political correspondent Paris Schutz sits down with Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx in this episode of Paris on Politics.
Johnson promises not to close top performing CPS schools, but leaves out magnets and charters
Mayor Brandon Johnson says he will not close high-performing CPS Selective Enrollment Schools, at least not until a fully elected Chicago Public School Board takes over the system in 2027.
Mayor Brandon Johnson says he will not close high-performing CPS Selective Enrollment Schools, at least not until a fully elected Chicago Public School Board takes over the system in 2027.
Concern rises among Illinois craft brewers over proposed THC-infused drink regulations
The two measures could have major financial implications for breweries looking to expand their offerings post pandemic and draw in new revenue streams.
The two measures could have major financial implications for breweries looking to expand their offerings post pandemic and draw in new revenue streams.
'The best mayor ever': Tiffany Henyard applauded by constituents following FOX 32 report
Thornton Township Supervisor and Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard held a public meeting Wednesday night to discuss finances and respond to a FOX 32 report which revealed she billed the wrong taxpayers for a trip to Washington, DC.
Thornton Township Supervisor and Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard held a public meeting Wednesday night to discuss finances and respond to a FOX 32 report which revealed she billed the wrong taxpayers for a trip to Washington, DC.
Henyard to join Thornton Township finance meeting amid spending concerns
A Thornton Township meeting Wednesday evening is expected to draw in a lot of people as Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard is expected to take part in a look at township finances. The embattled mayor will likely herself be a topic of conversation.
A Thornton Township meeting Wednesday evening is expected to draw in a lot of people as Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard is expected to take part in a look at township finances. The embattled mayor will likely herself be a topic of conversation.
Paris on Politics
Fox 32's Political Correspondent Paris Schutz breaks down what's happening in local politics this week.
Fox 32's Political Correspondent Paris Schutz breaks down what's happening in local politics this week.
Controversy surrounds Kim Foxx's new policy on drug, gun charges
Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx has introduced a controversial policy proposal that would direct prosecutors to reject drug and gun charges stemming solely from routine traffic stops.
Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx has introduced a controversial policy proposal that would direct prosecutors to reject drug and gun charges stemming solely from routine traffic stops.
Chicago mayor's first year: Balancing progressivism with public pressure
One year ago today, Johnson took the baton from former Mayor Lori Lightfoot ? promising the most progressive agenda in Chicago history.
One year ago today, Johnson took the baton from former Mayor Lori Lightfoot ? promising the most progressive agenda in Chicago history.
Mayor Brandon Johnson's first year: Balancing progressivism with public pressure
One year ago today, Johnson took the baton from former Mayor Lori Lightfoot – promising the most progressive agenda in Chicago history.
One year ago today, Johnson took the baton from former Mayor Lori Lightfoot – promising the most progressive agenda in Chicago history.
Cook County State's Attorney candidates outline crime strategies
The candidate likely to succeed Kim Foxx as Cook County State's Attorney will be the one to convince voters that they are tougher on crime.
The candidate likely to succeed Kim Foxx as Cook County State's Attorney will be the one to convince voters that they are tougher on crime.
Cook County State's Attorney candidates outline crime strategies
The candidate likely to succeed Kim Foxx as Cook County State's Attorney will be the one to convince voters that they are tougher on crime.
The candidate likely to succeed Kim Foxx as Cook County State's Attorney will be the one to convince voters that they are tougher on crime.
Chicago teachers to skip school to lobby state lawmakers for more funding
Hundreds of Chicago Public Schools teachers plan to skip school to head to Springfield next Wednesday to lobby lawmakers and the governor for more money for Chicago schools.
Hundreds of Chicago Public Schools teachers plan to skip school to head to Springfield next Wednesday to lobby lawmakers and the governor for more money for Chicago schools.
Chicago teachers to skip school to lobby state lawmakers for more funding
Hundreds of Chicago Public Schools teachers plan to skip school to head to Springfield next Wednesday to lobby lawmakers and the governor for more money for Chicago schools.
Hundreds of Chicago Public Schools teachers plan to skip school to head to Springfield next Wednesday to lobby lawmakers and the governor for more money for Chicago schools.
Illinois bill would expand insurance coverage for diabetes treatments
A proposed bill in the Illinois state legislature aims to broaden insurance coverage for all forms of diabetes.
A proposed bill in the Illinois state legislature aims to broaden insurance coverage for all forms of diabetes.
CPS funding among topics on Johnson's agenda in Springfield
Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson spent Wednesday in Springfield where he met with state leaders on a number of topics, including funding for Chicago Public Schools.
Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson spent Wednesday in Springfield where he met with state leaders on a number of topics, including funding for Chicago Public Schools.
DNC security plans: Organizers prepare for convention preview
Organizers of the upcoming Democratic National Convention are taking a hard look at security in the wake of all the campus protests across the country.
Organizers of the upcoming Democratic National Convention are taking a hard look at security in the wake of all the campus protests across the country.
Democratic National Convention organizers brace for security challenges amid growing campus protests
Organizers of the upcoming Democratic National Convention are taking a hard look at security in the wake of all the campus protests across the country. Big crowds are expected for that event in Chicago and a lot of planning is already underway.
Organizers of the upcoming Democratic National Convention are taking a hard look at security in the wake of all the campus protests across the country. Big crowds are expected for that event in Chicago and a lot of planning is already underway.