CPS budget approval avoids shutdown but adds to city deficit
Civic leaders and lawmakers are praising the Chicago Board of Education for approving a budget Thursday night that had been on track to fail.
Troops in Chicago? Plus, CPS budget vote & UAP disclosure push | Paris on Politics
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.
Chicago Board of Education approves controversial budget plan, avoids shutdown
The Chicago Board of Education approved the budget for next year Thursday evening after an hourslong meeting.
Chicago Public Schools CEO open to changing controversial budget plan ahead of key vote
The Chicago Board of Education is set to meet on Thursday to pass a hotly-contested 2026 budget plan that's divided the mayor, CTU and district leadership.
Teach for America recruits step up as Illinois teachers consider leaving classrooms
Nearly three out of five Illinois teachers are considering leaving the profession, but Teach for America is working to fill those gaps in Chicago schools
CTU president Stacy Davis Gates talks CPS budget
Stacy Davis Gates spoke with Chicago LIVE about the CPS budget crisis.
Five things to know about Chicago Public Schools as students return to classrooms
Chalkbeat reporter Reema Amin breaks down five key issues to watch this semester, from enrollment trends to funding challenges and the search for a new schools chief.
Pritzker says state won't help CPS close $74M budget gap
The Chicago Teachers' Union rallying after Governor Pritzker dumped cold water on the idea that state lawmakers might come to the rescue on Chicago Public Schools? financial woes.
CPS budget crisis threatens schools, Austin rebrand & Uptown Theatre comeback | Paris on Politics
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.
CPS budget crisis nears deadline
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.
Chicago Teachers Union rallies against governor over school funding shortfall
The Chicago Teachers Union rallied outside a South Side school, demanding the state pay what they say are owed to CPS students after Gov. Pritzker claimed there?s no money to fund schools
Paris on Politics: Debate over plan to fix CPS budget deficit
FOX 32's Paris Schutz has the latest on politics in Chicago, the state of Illinois, and across the nation.
Pritzker says state won't help CPS close $734M budget gap: 'Not gonna happen'
Gov. JB Pritzker dumped cold water on the idea that state lawmakers might come to the rescue on Chicago Public Schools’ financial woes.
Pritzker says state won't help CPS close $734M budget gap: 'Not gonna happen'
Gov. JB Pritzker threw cold water on the idea that the state would give more money to Chicago Public Schools to help close a $734 million budget gap.
3 Chicago high schools ranked among 100 best in U.S.
Three Chicago high schools were ranked among the 100 best high schools in the country, according to a new list.
Chicago Public Schools board members split on proposed budget to close $734M deficit
The vote on the Chicago Public Schools’ proposed 2026 budget is hanging by a thread.
Chicago Public Schools board faces tight vote on passing budget
As school begins for Chicago Public Schools, the district board is holding hearings ahead of a potential passage of a 2026 budget which is needed or else schools might shut down.
Beverly teen gets over $8M in college scholarships
A Beverly teenager has secured more than $8 million in college scholarships. We sat down with Aaron Williams to hear more about his journey, and the start of his college career!
Gun found at Chicago's Whitney Young H.S. on first day of school
A gun was found during screenings at Whitney Young High School in Chicago on Monday.
First day of school brings excitement and nerves for CPS students, parents
Students returned to Chicago Public Schools for the first day of the 2025-26 year, with a celebratory welcome at Walter Payton College Prep.