Paris on Politics: Who Will Run for Durbin's Senate Seat?

Senator Dick Durbin, D-Ill., the Senate Democratic whip and the top Democrat on the Judiciary Committee, has announced this week that he will not seek re-election in 2026. Who will run for his seat? Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton has already announced she is running. Host Paris Schutz sits down with a panel to discuss the possibilities. Plus, Schutz sits down with Timothy Snyder, author of "On Tyranny," to discuss President Donald Trump's governing style.

Paris on Politics: Bears potential move, paying Chicago teachers and riverwalk dispute

On this episode of "Paris on Politics," we explore the shifting stance of Chicago Bears president Kevin Warren regarding the team's potential move to Arlington Heights. Also, how will the Chicago Teachers Union contract be paid for? Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's chief of staff, Dr. Cristina Pacione-Zayas, joins "Paris on Politics" to explain. Plus, how one Chicago Riverwalk restaurant owner is fighting back against a permit denial. FOX 32's Paris Schutz has the latest on politics in Chicago, the state of Illinois, and across the nation.

Paris on Politics: Tariff fears, Trump vs. sanctuary cities and Sen. Durbin retirement?

On this episode of "Paris on Politics," we dive into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's comments about how Trump's tariffs could slow growth and spike inflation. Host Paris Schutz also sits down with a panel to debate sanctuary city policies. Plus, will Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) retire next year? FOX 32's Paris Schutz has the latest on politics in Chicago, the state of Illinois, and across the nation.

CPS labor contract, Mayor Brandon Johnson & electronic monitoring | Paris on Politics

On this Episode of “Paris on Politics,” Fox 32 Chicago’s Paris Schutz breaks down the changes made to Cook County’s electronic monitoring program and sits down with Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson to discuss the latest CPS labor contract proposal. Plus, a one-on-one interview with Bill Corgan about his “Smashing” new opera premiering in Chicago. “Paris on Politics” goes beyond the headlines and behind the political spin, to bring you the stories that shape the Chicagoland area. Watch more: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2-nR6U1joOTbCdnNDgAHH7TBQNrihu5S Find “Paris on Politics” on Fox 32 Chicago: https://www.fox32chicago.com/tag/series/paris-on-politics?page=2 Subscribe to FOX 32 Chicago: https://www.youtube.com/fox32chicago?sub_confirmation=1

Paris on Politics: DOGE and deportations

The chilling effect of threatening protesters with deportation, Illinois' call to legalize prostitution, and more on this week's episode of Paris on Politics.

Paris on Politics: Chicago mayor testifies in DC

Members of Congress who called Mayor Brandon Johnson and others to D.C. on Wednesday, in part to expose government waste, mismanagement, and abuse accomplished their mission – just, not in the way they think.