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Seventy years ago today, 14-year-old Emmett Till from Bronzeville was kidnapped, beaten, and lynched in Mississippi.

Federal agents could be heading to Chicago as soon as next week. Fox 32 political reporter Paris Schutz is here in the studio with the latest.

Lincoln Park Zoo is testing out new rat contraception after previous attempts to control the population are believed to have led to the deaths of a family of owls near North Pond. A live look at what happened today, what?s happening now, and what?s coming tonight?no script, just real news.

On this episode of ?Paris on Politics:? What happens if Chicago Public Schools (CPS) fails to pass a budget Thursday? We'll speak with the CPS CEO and board members about the contentious vote. Plus, the truth is out there?could the U.S. government finally be ready to reveal it? UFO lawyer Daniel Sheehan is pushing Congress to declassify all its secrets. FOX 32's Paris Schutz has the latest on politics in Chicago, the state of Illinois, and across the nation.

What's trending? Fox 32's Sylvia Perez discusses some of Chicago's must-try delicacies, like unique tea blends at a rare tea cellar. Plus, learn about the Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago program that introduces inner-city kids to the travel and tourism industry. Then, a look at the 35-40 pound carp caught by a local fisher at the Chicago River.

With the mayor, CPS, and teachers union at odds, Thursday's high-stakes vote on a $734M budget gap could determine whether Chicago schools stay open.

What's trending? TMZ breaks down hot topics like the Backstreet Boys raking in cash from their Las Vegas Sphere residency. Plus, take a step into the world of Disney adults. Then, we discuss invasive shrubs now dominating 80 percent of Chicago forests.

The Trump administration asked a military base outside Chicago for support on immigration operations this week, offering a clue of what an expanded law enforcement crackdown might look like in the nation?s third-largest city.

Travel company Abercrombie & Kent has designed a program to introduce inner-city kids to the travel and tourism industry, partnering up with the Boys and Girls Clubs of Chicago. The 18 Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago participants attend a week-long trip to the Grand Teton National Park. Raul Rodriguez, Director of Core Programs, and DaLauren, a Club Youth, talk to us about the program.

The list ranked 500 institutions based on outcomes like: graduate salary earnings, student debt, and academic success. The Massachusetts Institute of Technology claimed the No/1 spot overall, but several Illinois Schools stood out for producing successful graduates. Fox 32's Anita Blanton and Gabriella Premus break down the list.

A Chicago man with a penchant for fishing got a big catch in an unexpected play, the Chicago River near McClurg Court! Danny Vivar caught a 35-40 pound giant carp on Saturday night, reeling it up with a crowd of onlookers cheering him on. He didn't keep it, though; he released his catch back into the river.

Students at Oak Park-River Forest High School noticed something different when they returned to school this month. The exterior doors had been removed from most bathrooms at the school. Officials said they made the change to prevent vaping and class ditching. Fox 32's Anita Blanton and Gabriella Premus explain more.

Time for some neighborhood news! Block Club Chicago's Jon Hansen breaks down three local stories.

From sipping unique tea blends from a rare tea cellar to Mariano's Shark Tank competition, Fox 32's Sylvia Perez is tasting her way through some of Chicago's delicious delicacies. She gives us a sneak peek of the new Tasting Chicago episode. Disclaimer: Mariano?s is a sponsor of Sylvia Perez Productions/Supper with Sylvia.

Across the Chicago region, nearly 80 percent of our forests are now dominated by invasive shrubs like buckthorn and honeysuckle, but new research and ongoing restoration efforts are offering hope for turning things around. The Morton Arboretum's Lindsay Darling explains more about the efforts.

Labels paint a picture, but few spark stronger reactions than Disney adults. Are they just superfans of a "kids' brand," or a thriving community finding connection, nostalgia, and belonging? Disney expert and author AJ Wolfe joins us to discuss why Disney has appealed to grown-ups since the very beginning.

Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ that the Backstreet Boys are grossing $4 million a night for their ongoing residency at the Sphere. TMZ Executive Producer Michael Babcock tells us more.

Brooke Hogan says she never expected murder or anything like that, but she wanted to see the evidence for herself to put her mind at ease. She says she wants to keep it real with fans of the late wrestler, telling them she's satisfied everything is "on the up and up." TMZ Executive Producer Michael Babcock explains the situation.