Paris on Politics: Low turnout in suburban elections
They say "all politics is local," but how local is it if nobody votes? Paris Schutz rallies some Election Day encouragement after paltry showings in this week's primaries.
They say "all politics is local," but how local is it if nobody votes? Paris Schutz rallies some Election Day encouragement after paltry showings in this week's primaries.
New Chicago Park District leader sworn in
Mayor Brandon Johnson has appointed Ald. Carlos Ramirez-Rosa as the next superintendent and CEO of the Chicago Park District.
Mayor Brandon Johnson has appointed Ald. Carlos Ramirez-Rosa as the next superintendent and CEO of the Chicago Park District.
Illinois leaders slam Trump after tense White House clash with Zelenskyy
Illinois lawmakers are speaking out after a tense White House meeting Friday between President Donald Trump, Vice President J.D. Vance and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Illinois lawmakers are speaking out after a tense White House meeting Friday between President Donald Trump, Vice President J.D. Vance and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Illinois lawmaker condemns federal cuts, warning they endanger families
Sen. Dick Durbin is criticizing federal cuts.
Sen. Dick Durbin is criticizing federal cuts.
DuPage County sheriff announces run for Illinois Governor
James Mendrick, who has served as the elected sheriff of DuPage County since 2018, declared his candidacy for governor of Illinois on Thursday.
James Mendrick, who has served as the elected sheriff of DuPage County since 2018, declared his candidacy for governor of Illinois on Thursday.
Chicago suburb approves ban on Delta-8 and Delta-9 THC edibles
A suburban city council has officially approved a ban on certain THC products.
A suburban city council has officially approved a ban on certain THC products.
Blagojevich compares his case to Trump's in FOX 32 interview, says 'corrupt' prosecutors should be in jail
Five years after his release from prison, former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich still isn’t letting go of his conviction—and he now wants retribution.
Five years after his release from prison, former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich still isn’t letting go of his conviction—and he now wants retribution.
Illinois slashes $220M in medical debt for 170K residents, more relief on the way
The latest round of Illinois' Medical Debt Relief Program has erased more than $220 million in medical debt for 170,000 residents across the state.
The latest round of Illinois' Medical Debt Relief Program has erased more than $220 million in medical debt for 170,000 residents across the state.
Trump instructs federal agencies to plan for massive layoffs
The memo was issued ahead of his first cabinet meeting.
The memo was issued ahead of his first cabinet meeting.
Tiffany Henyard loses in landslide in Dolton mayoral primary
Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard, who confidently predicted a landslide victory on election morning, lost in a landslide herself in the primary.
Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard, who confidently predicted a landslide victory on election morning, lost in a landslide herself in the primary.
'Henyard is out!': Residents react after Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard loses mayoral primary
Incumbent Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard is projected to lose by a wide margin in the village's mayoral primary election.
Incumbent Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard is projected to lose by a wide margin in the village's mayoral primary election.
'People didn't give me a chance': Tiffany Henyard speaks after voting in Dolton mayoral primary
Tiffany Henyard dropped by a voting site on Tuesday morning and predicted that she would win reelection. She arrived to the voting site with a car stereo turned up to a campaign song she recorded titled, "We the People."
Tiffany Henyard dropped by a voting site on Tuesday morning and predicted that she would win reelection. She arrived to the voting site with a car stereo turned up to a campaign song she recorded titled, "We the People."
Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard faces voters in primary election
Voters in Dolton will caste their ballots in a primary election between embattled Mayor Tiffany Henyard and Trustee Jason House.
Voters in Dolton will caste their ballots in a primary election between embattled Mayor Tiffany Henyard and Trustee Jason House.
Suburban voters head to the polls on Tuesday, some races are controversial
Voters in Chicago's suburbs will head to the polls on Tuesday. Here's what you need to know.
Voters in Chicago's suburbs will head to the polls on Tuesday. Here's what you need to know.
Former Illinois Gov. Jim Edgar diagnosed with pancreatic cancer
Former Illinois Gov. Jim Edgar has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, according to a statement he released on Monday.
Former Illinois Gov. Jim Edgar has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, according to a statement he released on Monday.
Paris on Politics: Pritzker pushback
FOX 32's Paris Schutz has a crying-wolf warning for those who drop Nazi references against their political enemies.
FOX 32's Paris Schutz has a crying-wolf warning for those who drop Nazi references against their political enemies.
Gov. Pritzker's remarks during address comparing MAGA to Nazis spark outrage
Governor J.B. Pritzker is facing criticism after comparing President Trump and the MAGA movement to Nazi Germany during his address to the Illinois General Assembly.
Governor J.B. Pritzker is facing criticism after comparing President Trump and the MAGA movement to Nazi Germany during his address to the Illinois General Assembly.
Chicago aldermen push to restore Columbus statues
Some Chicago aldermen are renewing efforts to reinstall statues, including monuments of Christopher Columbus, that were removed in 2020.
Some Chicago aldermen are renewing efforts to reinstall statues, including monuments of Christopher Columbus, that were removed in 2020.
Takeaways from Gov. Pritzker's Illinois budget address
FOX 32's Paris Schutz breaks down the key takeaways from JB Pritzker's budget address at the state capitol.
FOX 32's Paris Schutz breaks down the key takeaways from JB Pritzker's budget address at the state capitol.
Illinois could join states restricting cellphone use in schools
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has thrown his support behind a nationwide push to limit cellphone use in schools.
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has thrown his support behind a nationwide push to limit cellphone use in schools.