Republican lawmakers pushing for property tax relief in Illinois

Republican lawmakers are advocating for property tax relief for Illinois homeowners, citing high taxes as a contributing factor to “opportunity deserts" in some communities.

'The Daley Show' book explores legacy of Chicago's longest-serving mayor

Richard M. Daley oversaw major developments like the restoration of downtown, the construction of Navy Pier, and the creation of Millennium Park. However, his time in office was also marred by controversies.

Jury deadlock leads to mistrial in AT&T bribery case tied to Mike Madigan

A federal judge declared a mistrial Thursday in the bribery case of former AT&T executive Paul La Schiazza, after the jury informed the court it was unable to reach a unanimous verdict.

Chicago City Council deals major blow to Mayor Johnson on ShotSpotter

The acrimony between Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago City Council grows as he issues a rare veto on their vote to defy his wishes and keep ShotSpotter around.

White Sox showcase potential South Loop stadium site with pop-up baseball field

The Chicago White Sox have taken a creative step in their push for a new stadium, constructing a pop-up baseball field at the proposed site in the South Loop.

Durbin chairs first-ever anti-Palestinian hate crimes hearing
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The Senate Judiciary Committee, chaired by Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin, is holding its first-ever congressional hearing on anti-Palestinian hate crimes.

Paris on Politics: City Council chaos
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Is this the week the wheels fell off of Mayor Johnson's administration? FOX 32 Political Correspondent Paris Schutz examines the latest City Hall turmoil.

Some Chicago aldermen call for mayor's aide to be fired after controversial comments

Several Chicago aldermen are calling for Mayor Brandon Johnson to fire one of his top aides after a 2021 podcast interview resurfaced in which she allegedly referred to police as “f---ing pigs."

Chicago mayoral aide under fire for alleged controversial comments
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A top aide to Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson once referred to police as "f---ing pigs" and advocated for abolition of police departments in podcast comments that were unearthed by FOX 32 Chicago.

One of Chicago Mayor Johnson's top aides calls police 'f---ing pigs' in 2021 podcast

A top aide to Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson once referred to police as "f---ing pigs" and advocated for abolition of police departments in podcast comments that were unearthed by FOX 32 Chicago.

Thorntown Township trustees defy Tiffany Henyard
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Tensions flared once again at a Thornton Township board meeting, as trustees voted to cancel several upcoming township events despite Supervisor Tiffany Henyard's support.

Chicago hiring freeze enacted as city faces massive budget gaps
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Mayor Brandon Johnson announced a hiring freeze across city departments, including police and fire, as Chicago grapples with a projected $223 million budget shortfall for 2024.

Paris on Politics: Grant Park debate, Chicago's budget blues, crime on the CTA
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In this week's edition of Paris on Politics, FOX 32's Paris Schutz takes a look at the debate over Grant Park, Chicago's $1 billion budget gap, and safety on public transportation.