Paris on Politics: Unit overseeing Metra, CTA, and Pace wants to cut wait times in half. Will lawmakers pay?
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Paris on Politics: Unit overseeing Metra, CTA, and Pace wants to cut wait times in half. Will lawmakers pay?

Metra, CTA, and Pace face a $770 million shortfall, and the Regional Transportation Authority is hoping that lawmakers will not only provide the necessary funds to avoid any transit troubles but also enough to cut wait times in half. Plus, the Chicago City Council goes back and forth about the pros and cons of a so-called "snap curfew." What we know. FOX 32's Paris Schutz has the latest on politics in Chicago, the state of Illinois, and across the nation.

Metra, CTA, and Pace face a $770 million shortfall, and the Regional Transportation Authority is hoping that lawmakers will not only provide the necessary funds to avoid any transit troubles but also enough to cut wait times in half. Plus, the Chicago City Council goes back and forth about the pros and cons of a so-called "snap curfew." What we know. FOX 32's Paris Schutz has the latest on politics in Chicago, the state of Illinois, and across the nation.

Chicago's 'doomsday' transit crisis: Lawmakers near deal to plug $770M gap

Chicago's 'doomsday' transit crisis: Lawmakers near deal to plug $770M gap

State lawmakers say they’ve reached an agreement on several aspects of a major transit funding bill that would help the CTA, Pace and Metra avoid a collective $770 million fiscal cliff.

State lawmakers say they’ve reached an agreement on several aspects of a major transit funding bill that would help the CTA, Pace and Metra avoid a collective $770 million fiscal cliff.

Paris on Politics: Pritzker 2028? And what are the odds the Bears move to Arlington Heights?
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Paris on Politics: Pritzker 2028? And what are the odds the Bears move to Arlington Heights?

Pritzker 2028? The Illinois governor called out "do-nothing" Democrats in a speech on Sunday in New Hampshire, a possible sign he's interested in running. And what are the odds the Bears will move to Arlington Heights? A panel joins ?Paris on Politics? to weigh in. Plus, a one-on-one with Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton, who is running to replace Sen. Dick Durbin. FOX 32's Paris Schutz has the latest on politics in Chicago, the state of Illinois, and across the nation.

Pritzker 2028? The Illinois governor called out "do-nothing" Democrats in a speech on Sunday in New Hampshire, a possible sign he's interested in running. And what are the odds the Bears will move to Arlington Heights? A panel joins ?Paris on Politics? to weigh in. Plus, a one-on-one with Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton, who is running to replace Sen. Dick Durbin. FOX 32's Paris Schutz has the latest on politics in Chicago, the state of Illinois, and across the nation.

Who could replace Dick Durbin in the U.S. Senate?

Who could replace Dick Durbin in the U.S. Senate?

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin said he won’t seek re-election to his seat which will clear the way for a wide open race to replace him within the Democratic party.

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin said he won’t seek re-election to his seat which will clear the way for a wide open race to replace him within the Democratic party.

Pritzker backs Stratton in Senate race - could it narrow the field?

Pritzker backs Stratton in Senate race - could it narrow the field?

Gov. J.B. Pritzker has endorsed Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton as his candidate for the 2026 Senate race, raising questions about whether her early backing will deter other potential contenders.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker has endorsed Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton as his candidate for the 2026 Senate race, raising questions about whether her early backing will deter other potential contenders.

Paris on Politics: Who Will Run for Durbin's Senate Seat?
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Paris on Politics: Who Will Run for Durbin's Senate Seat?

Senator Dick Durbin, D-Ill., the Senate Democratic whip and the top Democrat on the Judiciary Committee, has announced this week that he will not seek re-election in 2026. Who will run for his seat? Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton has already announced she is running. Host Paris Schutz sits down with a panel to discuss the possibilities. Plus, Schutz sits down with Timothy Snyder, author of "On Tyranny," to discuss President Donald Trump's governing style.

Senator Dick Durbin, D-Ill., the Senate Democratic whip and the top Democrat on the Judiciary Committee, has announced this week that he will not seek re-election in 2026. Who will run for his seat? Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton has already announced she is running. Host Paris Schutz sits down with a panel to discuss the possibilities. Plus, Schutz sits down with Timothy Snyder, author of "On Tyranny," to discuss President Donald Trump's governing style.

Paris on Politics: Sen. Durbin won't seek reelection
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Paris on Politics: Sen. Durbin won't seek reelection

Sen. Dick Durbin announced Wednesday that he would not seek reelection after spending decades in DC. So, what's next and who may be vying for his seat?

Sen. Dick Durbin announced Wednesday that he would not seek reelection after spending decades in DC. So, what's next and who may be vying for his seat?

Obama, Pritzker react to Durbin announcing he won't seek reelection
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Obama, Pritzker react to Durbin announcing he won't seek reelection

Dick Durbin, the longest-serving U.S. senator from Illinois, announced on Wednesday that he won?t seek re-election in 2026 for a sixth term.

Dick Durbin, the longest-serving U.S. senator from Illinois, announced on Wednesday that he won?t seek re-election in 2026 for a sixth term.