National Urban League President breaks down the 'State of Black America' report | ChicagoNOW
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National Urban League President Marc H. Morial breaks down the 2024 State of Black America report. | ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what?s trending in and around Chicago.

Trump considers tariff rebate check amid trade deadline | ChicagoNOW
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President Donald Trump told reporters this week he is considering issuing a tariff rebate check to Americans. The comments come just one week before the August 1st deadline for other countries to reach trade deals with the U.S. to avoid steep tariffs.

Trump announces trade deal with European Union

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the deal took "heavy lifting."

Trump claims Harvard wants to settle dispute with admin
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President Trump said Harvard University wants to settle its dispute with the White House after the administration pulled billions of dollars in federal funding.

Congress is investigating the Epstein files: Here's the latest

President Trump is urging his to move past the Jeffrey Epstein case, but pressure is mounting for his administration to release more.

Trump wants judges confirmed before Senate takes summer break
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It's recess time in Congress as House members head home, but the Senate is still in town. President Trump wants them to confirm his judicial nominees.

Paris on Politics: Chicago property tax, CPS budget woes & UChicago policy shift
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On this episode of "Paris on Politics;" Is a property tax hike in Chicago likely? We'll explore what the mayor is saying and whether you should be skeptical. The CPS board is debating how to save the financially strapped system from collapse, and we'll delve into their discussions. In a significant development, UChicago becomes the latest hospital to announce it is suspending gender-affirming care for minors in light of the Trump administration's threats. We'll tackle this issue head-on. Plus, on one stage, two men with no script?the legendary duo TJ and Dave?take us behind the highs and lows of long-form improv as they perform at the Goodman Theatre.

Venezuelan baseball team denied US visas for Little League tournament

A team of Venezuelan teenagers are heartbroken after learning they won’t be able to play in the Little League Senior Baseball World Series, despite qualifying.

President Trump clashes with Federal Reserve
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President Donald Trump is once again clashing with the Federal Reserve, just days before a decision on interest rates next week. In an unusual face-to-face meeting with the fed chairman yesterday, Trump tried to ramp up pressure to lower rates.

Paris on Politics: Chicago Public Schools budget woes
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FOX 32's Paris Schutz has the latest on politics in Chicago, the state of Illinois, and across the nation.

Teachers' unions talk pay on Capitol Hill despite political pushback
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Dozens of teachers joined Sen. Bernie Sanders in Washington to call for higher pay. Critics though say it's another example of Democrats prioritizing politics over education.

Governor Evers won’t seek third term in battleground Wisconsin

Wisconsin’s Democratic governor, Tony Evers, announced Thursday that he will not seek a third term in 2026, creating the first open race for governor in the battleground state in 16 years.

Paris on Politics: ICE mask ban proposed, rising utility bills & Illinois' quantum ambitions
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On this episode of "Paris on Politics:" A proposed law banning masks on immigration agents as Trump ramps up deportation rhetoric. But is everyone on board? The thermometer is rising, and so are your utility bills. What's behind the spike, and can Chicagoans get some relief? Illinois officials aim to make the state the world's quantum capital. What does that mean for Chicago, and what exactly is quantum?

Illinois Republican introduces companion bill to end China's buying of American farmland

Rep. Mary Miller, R-Ill., is set to unveil a bill Thursday to block Chinese entities linked to the CCP from buying U.S. farmland and homes, calling it a vital step to protect America’s sovereignty and food supply.

Most Americans still support legal abortion 3 years after Roe v. Wade was overturned: Poll

More people believe abortion should be legal in all or most cases, while half say abortion should be legal in their state if someone decides they don't want to be pregnant, a new poll finds.