Metra collaborates with railroad and municipal partners for the 2025 construction season, embarking on various projects, including enhancements to the Berwyn/Riverside pedestrian crossing on Harlem Avenue.
U.S. Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García marked the celebration of Eid, César Chávez Day, and Trans Day of Visibility through tweets expressing community support and advocacy for labor and trans rights on March 30 and 31, 2025
In 2024, three H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Real Estate and Rental and Leasing industry located within the West Cook News publication area, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.
In a series of tweets posted on March 28 and 29, 2025, Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García criticized actions by former President Donald Trump, which he claims undermine labor rights, unions, and essential health funding for Illinois.
Skokie SD 68 school district is under scrutiny as its former superintendent, James Garwood receives a significant salary increase despite low student performance metrics.
Palatine CCSD 15 school district is under scrutiny as its superintendent, Laurie Heinz receives a significant salary increase despite low student performance metrics.
Leyden CHSD 212 school district is under scrutiny as its superintendent, Nicholas Polyak receives a significant salary increase despite low student performance metrics.
Schaumburg CCSD 54 school district is under scrutiny as its superintendent, Andrew DuRoss receives a significant salary increase despite low student performance metrics.
Congressman Chuy García voiced concerns over several policy decisions linked to the Trump administration, questioning their impact on various community aspects, including taxpayer data handling, student loan programs, and food aid programs.
In recent tweets dated March 25-26, Congressman Chuy García addressed issues concerning wage inequality faced by Latina women and commemorated six immigrant workers who perished in a bridge collapse.