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Privacy Push Fails as Flock Cameras Spread
Representatives Scott Perry and Jesus Garcia backed a failed amendment that would have limited automated license plate reader use amid privacy concerns. Read More
Trump's attorney general backs Boutros amid fallout from botched ‘Broadview 6’ case
A chorus of local Democrats has called on Chicago U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros to resign, including U.S. Sens. Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth, U.S. Reps. Mike Quigley and Jesus “Chuy” Garcia, and former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot. Read More
U.S. Congressman tells Endeavor Health to stop retaliating against unionizing nurses
Democratic Rep. Jesus “Chuy” Garcia is calling on Endeavor to reinstate two nurses who were allegedly fired from Evanston Hospital and to respect workers rights to organize. Read More
Living Wage for All: A Prescription for Economic Ruin
Four Democratic House members, Jesús "Chuy" García (IL-04), Delia Ramirez (IL-03), Lateefah Simon (CA-12), and Analilia Mejia (NJ-11), introduced the Living Wage for All Act on April 28, proposing to raise the federal minimum wage to $25 an hour. Read More
Patty García gets progressive caucus backing in Illinois' 4th district
As many as five candidates, including three Democrats running as independents, are expected to challenge Democrat Patty García in the race to replace Rep. Jesús "Chuy" García in Illinois' 4th Congressional District. Read More
Cops arrest man in fatal shooting of 36-year-old man outside Central Park in Harlem
Antawn Ross, 32, was arrested Friday on charges of murder and criminal possession of a weapon in connection with the shooting death of Santiago Rafael Garcia De Jesus, 36, on W. 110th St. on March 31. Read More
Arsenal ready to sign 22-year-old La Liga ace as club sets strict terms for transfer
Arsenal are looking to sign Gonzalo Garcia from Real Madrid at the end of the season. According to reports from Spain, they are hoping to sign the 22-year-old as a replacement for Gabriel Jesus. Read More
Trump’s Vatican clash and AI Jesus ‘blasphemy’ is fueling a GOP holy war: ‘He should not be treating the Pope as a rival’
Trump’s latest attack on the Holy Father and depicting himself as Christ has plenty of Republicans squirming in their seats, Eric Garcia writes Read More
Rep. Jesús 'Chuy' Garcia announces process for renaming César Chavez Post Office
The community engagement plan is intended as an educational classroom opportunity for students in the wake of sexual assault allegations against the late activist and civil rights leader. Read More
Yonkers man fatally shot outside Manhattan building
Santiago Rafael Garcia de Jesus has been identified as the victim of a shooting outside a Manhattan building Tuesday, March 31. Read More
St. Paul man charged in fatal crash after running stop sign, hitting motorcyclist
Ramon Jesus Garcia Rangel, 33, said he realized he was going to collide with the vehicles in front of him too late Read More
Park District paints over César Chavez mural as calls grow to rename public buildings in Chicago
On Friday Rep. Jesús “Chuy” García called to rename a post office in Pilsen, while leaders at Cesar E. Chavez Multicultural Academic Center began the process of getting community feedback on renaming the school. Read More
Illinois 4th District race features independents after García exit
The race to replace retiring U.S. Rep. Jesús "Chuy" García is emerging as the most competitive federal race on Illinois' November general election ballot. Read More
Progressives divided as Democrat's handpicked successor gains party's nomination
Progressives in Illinois are divided as Democratic Rep. Jesús García's successor, Patty García, gains the party's nomination after a controversial move allowed her to run unopposed. Read More
Editorial: In the 4th Congressional District, the endorsement that should have been right here
U.S. Rep. Jesús “Chuy” García pulled an anti-democratic stunt in fixing the way for Patty Garcia. So we have no primary endorsement. Read More