Trump says Chicago could be next for National Guard crime crackdown
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President Donald Trump said Friday that Chicago could be the next city to see National Guard troops deployed as part of his administration?s effort to crack down on crime.

Trump says Chicago could be next for National Guard crime crackdown

President Trump said Chicago could be the next city to see National Guard troops deployed as part of his administration’s effort to crack down on crime.

CTA budget crisis eased by $74M from Metra, Pace

The Chicago Transit Authority avoided immediate service cuts and fare hikes Thursday after regional transportation officials approved a plan to shift suburban transit funds to help cover the city agency’s budget shortfall.

CTA budget crisis eased by $74M from Metra, Pace
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The Chicago Transit Authority avoided immediate service cuts and fare hikes Thursday after regional transportation officials approved a plan to shift suburban transit funds to help cover the city agency?s budget shortfall.

CPS budget crisis threatens schools, Austin rebrand & Uptown Theatre comeback | Paris on Politics
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On this episode of "Paris on Politics," the Trump Department of Justice versus Illinois election authorities: Will the state turn over sensitive voter data? Chicago Public Schools (CPS) are on the brink as the budget standoff continues, with the threat of a school shutdown looming. The Austin neighborhood on Chicago's West Side is considering a rebrand as "Soul City Chicago" to revitalize the area. Plus, a Chicago gem turns a century old. Can the opulent Uptown Theatre make a comeback? FOX 32's Paris Schutz has the latest on politics in Chicago, the state of Illinois, and across the nation.

Chicagoans asked to weigh In on speed cameras
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As the city adds 50 more cameras this year, a working group is surveying residents on how to make the controversial program more equitable, Block Club Chicago?s Mack Liederman talked with us about the latest.

CPS budget crisis nears deadline
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With a $734 million budget gap and an Aug. 28 shutdown threat looming, Paris Schutz joins us to break down the standoff between CPS, CTU, Mayor Johnson, and Gov. Pritzker over how to keep Chicago schools open.

Illinois lawmaker weighs in on police being banned from ticketing and fining for misbehavior
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In Illinois the last few years, if you were caught smoking or vaping in school, you wouldn?t just end up in the principals office - you?d find yourself with an actual police ticket and fine. But over the summer Illinois lawmakers passed a law to explicitly prevent police from ticketing and fining students for minor misbehavior at school.

New Illinois law streamlines FOID card process for first-time, nonviolent gun offenders

A new Illinois law gives first-time, nonviolent gun offenders a chance to apply for FOID cards earlier during court-approved diversion programs. Here's how it works.

Texas House passes redrawn congressional district map

The Texas House approved new mid-decade redistricting maps on Wednesday after a two-week delay with a vote of 88-52.

A decade after Illinois’ ban, conversion therapy debate reignites nationwide

Illinois banned the practice for minors a decade ago, but decisions in other states have raised fears for those still haunted by their experiences.

Protesters camp out in Austin as Texas GOP pushes redistricting bill
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Demonstrators are camping out ahead of a big night in Austin. Texas Republicans are pushing their redistricting bill to the finish line. The new political map could give GOP five more seats in Congress. Democrats are calling it a power grab, promising to take the fight beyond the capitol.

Epstein files latest: Grand jury transcript request denied

A federal judge in New York who presided over the sex trafficking case against Jeffrey Epstein has rejected the government’s request to unseal grand jury transcripts.