Chicago Public Schools possible loan: Necessary 'bridge' or beginning of 'downward spiral'?

On this episode of "Paris on Politics," Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, the teachers union, and the CPS board face off over the budget plan. Illinois Republicans rally at the State Fair, aiming to block Governor Pritzker's ambitions for a third term. A Republican candidate enters the race to replace Illinois U.S. Senator Dick Durbin, and we'll reveal who it is. Additionally, former Chicago Public Schools chief and mayoral candidate Paul Vallas shares his insights on how he would fix CPS. 00:00 Mayor Johnson's allies push back on CPS budget plan 02:17 Open 02:47 Illinois Republicans rally at the state fair 03:57 Don Tracy announces U.S. Senate Bid 12:29 Ex-CPS CEO on what he would do to fix the school system's budget 20:19 Texas Democrats leaving Illinois soon? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices