On this episode of "Paris on Politics," we explore how politics is behind the Chicago public schools budget standoff. Then, a crisis is averted (for now) as suburban transit votes to bail out the CTA.

Amir Cordova of Chicago has been charged with felony aggravated battery after allegedly attacking a 70-year-old CTA worker.

Chicago Transit Authority avoids immediate budget crisis with a $74 million fund reallocation from Metra and Pace.