May Day protests stretch into 3 days as Chicago activists rally against Trump policies
May Day has passed, but protests continued across the Chicago area this weekend as a group opposing Trump administration policies extended the holiday into a three-day event.
May Day has passed, but protests continued across the Chicago area this weekend as a group opposing Trump administration policies extended the holiday into a three-day event.
JB Pritzker rips Trump as ‘authoritarian,’ responds to president calling out his weight
Gov. J.B. Pritzker took aim at President Trump on Thursday in a late-night appearance, calling him an "authoritarian" leader and mocking his weight.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker took aim at President Trump on Thursday in a late-night appearance, calling him an "authoritarian" leader and mocking his weight.
Remembering George Ryan who died Friday at 91
Former Illinois Gov. George Ryan died Friday after a brief hospice stay.
Former Illinois Gov. George Ryan died Friday after a brief hospice stay.
Mike Flannery weighs in on legacy of former Illinois Gov. George Ryan
Former FOX 32 political editor Mike Flannery covered George Ryan for years -- from the state capitol, to prison and beyond.
Former FOX 32 political editor Mike Flannery covered George Ryan for years -- from the state capitol, to prison and beyond.
Paris on Politics: Trump vs. Illinois on sanctuary cities, DEI and Medicaid
The Trump administration wants to end sanctuary cities, DEI programs, and slash programs people in Illinois depend on, like Medicaid. Now, the battle heads to the courts. Plus, is Chicago's proposed teen curfew constitutional? 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.
The Trump administration wants to end sanctuary cities, DEI programs, and slash programs people in Illinois depend on, like Medicaid. Now, the battle heads to the courts. Plus, is Chicago's proposed teen curfew constitutional? 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.
Trump politics: Budget details; ending funding for NPR, PBS and Head Start research
These are Friday's political headlines involving President Trump.
These are Friday's political headlines involving President Trump.
Former IL governor and political giant George Ryan dies at 91
Former Illinois Gov. George Ryan died Friday after a brief hospice stay.
Former Illinois Gov. George Ryan died Friday after a brief hospice stay.
Former Illinois Gov. George Ryan dies at 91
Former Illinois Gov. George Ryan died Friday after a brief hospice stay.
Former Illinois Gov. George Ryan died Friday after a brief hospice stay.
Trump pushes deep spending cuts as tariffs poised to hit everyday purchases
President Trump unveiled his budget priorities on Friday and he's calling for billions in cuts in federal spending. This happening while his tariffs are about to have a larger impact on consumers by hitting their smaller purchases.
President Trump unveiled his budget priorities on Friday and he's calling for billions in cuts in federal spending. This happening while his tariffs are about to have a larger impact on consumers by hitting their smaller purchases.
Issues impacting Illinois ahead of the state budget deadline
It's the final countdown for the Illinois General Assembly to approve a budget before the May 31st deadline.
It's the final countdown for the Illinois General Assembly to approve a budget before the May 31st deadline.
Chicago's curfew debate: Is it constitutional? | Paris on Politics
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: Trump vs. Illinois, president's sagging approval, Columbus compromise
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.
Trump announces staff shakeup
President Donald Trump on Thursday announced Mike Waltz would be his ambassador to the United Nations.
President Donald Trump on Thursday announced Mike Waltz would be his ambassador to the United Nations.
Thousands take part in May Day march and rally in Chicago
Thousands of people marched and rallied in Chicago today in support of workers' rights for May Day.
Thousands of people marched and rallied in Chicago today in support of workers' rights for May Day.
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.
Mike Waltz, Trump's ex-national security advisor, named UN ambassador
Mike Waltz is now the UN ambassador after he was removed from his role as President Donald Trump's top national security advisor.
Mike Waltz is now the UN ambassador after he was removed from his role as President Donald Trump's top national security advisor.
U.S. signs mineral deal with Ukraine
The united states has signed a long-anticipated mineral deal with Ukraine. It may be a critical step forward in the peace process.
The united states has signed a long-anticipated mineral deal with Ukraine. It may be a critical step forward in the peace process.
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: Metra/CTA/Pace face $770M shortfall, but is a deal close?
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: Chicago curfew debate, Mayor Johnson in Springfield, transit troubles
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.