Illinois Politics

Democratic Chicago-based Illinois Representative Kam Buckner is stepping up to do the job that Mayor Brandon Johnson has struggled with: buying time to keep the Bears from leaving the lakefront for Arlington Heights. Meanwhile, the local leader of the Anti-Defamation League speaks out about a climate of hate following another anti-Semitic attack in Boulder, Colorado. Additionally, the new mayor of suburban Orland Park is facing challenges, and celebrated New York Times columnist David French discusses why Democrats are encountering issues with masculinity. FOX 32's Paris Schutz has the latest on politics in Chicago, the state of Illinois, and across the nation.

David French is a prominent New York Times conservative columnist who has been documenting the split in the Evangelical church between conservative support of Trump and MAGA and traditional Christian values of loving thy neighbor.

Jumbotrons and Lynyrd Skynyrd -- these are two of the issues facing the new mayor of suburban Orland Park.

Federal authorities say the suspect in the attack on pro-Israel demonstrators in Boulder, Colorado, planned it for a year. Joining us on Paris on Politics is the Anti-Defamation League's Midwest Director David Goldenberg.

On this episode of "Paris on Politics," host Paris Schutz breaks down new census data showing that the city of Chicago is growing. Then, how will lawmakers pay for a massive bailout of the CTA, Pace, and Metra? We check in with state legislators. Plus, a dream project ten years in the making?the Navy Pier marina. FOX 32's Paris Schutz has the latest on politics in Chicago, the state of Illinois, and across the nation.

FOX 32's Paris Schutz has the latest on politics in Chicago, the state of Illinois, and across the nation.

FOX 32's Paris Schutz has the latest on politics in Chicago, the state of Illinois, and across the nation.

"Paris on Politics" turned tense as two Chicago aldermen clashed ? fallout from Ald. Ray Lopez?s controversial social media posts that sparked backlash and a cease and desist letter.

On this episode of "Paris on Politics," we examine the legal drama after one alderman threatens to sue another alderman over incendiary comments attempting to link her to the Washington D.C. shooting. We also explore how the Israel-Gaza conflict has become personal within Chicago's City Council. Then, a one-on-one with U.S. Senate candidate Raja Krishnamoorthi. FOX 32's Paris Schutz has the latest on politics in Chicago, the state of Illinois, and across the nation.

Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi on his candidacy for IL senate seat

Ald. Ray Lopez and Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez discuss fallout from Lopez?s controversial social media posts that sparked backlash and a cease and desist letter.

Chicago Bears to the suburbs? Arlington Heights Mayor Jim Tinaglia talks sealing the deal. Then, how some VFWs are attracting new members. Plus, a look at who is vying for Durbin's Senate seat. FOX 32's Paris Schutz has the latest on politics in Chicago, the state of Illinois, and across the nation.

FOX 32's Paris Schutz has the latest on politics in Chicago, the state of Illinois, and across the nation.

FOX 32's Paris Schutz has the latest on politics in Chicago, the state of Illinois, and across the nation.

Chicagoans, including leaders in the Jewish and Muslim communities, are reacting after a local man was accused of killing two Israeli Embassy staffers in D.C. Then, the House passes Trump's 'bill, beautiful bill.' What's next, and how it could impact you. Plus, a discussion about safety as we head into the summer months in Chicago. FOX 32's Paris Schutz has the latest on politics in Chicago, the state of Illinois, and across the nation.

The City of Chicago is preparing for the summer season.

The condolences and condemnations came fast and furious from public officials to the murder of Yaron Lischinski and Sarah Milgrim outside the Israel Museum in Washington, D.C.