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By Pamela Lannom
The mood was unusually jovial at Tuesday night's Hinsdale Village Board meeting.
"Thank you all for coming," Village President Tom Cauley told the crowd. "Usually when we have this many people in the room it's not a good thing."
The village's first official 150th anniversary celebration brought out everyone from residents to former trustees to a U.S. congressman.
CHICAGO – Today Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) held an event to present the record $27 million in Community Project Funding secured for his district for Fiscal Year 2023. The Congressman was joined by community leaders, local elected officials, and government entities receiving project funds. The event was held at the National Museum of Mexican Art. Elected officials in attendance included: Cook County Commissioner Alma Anaya, Northlake Mayor Jeffrey Sherwin, and Berwyn Alderman Scott Lennon.
CHICAGO— Today, Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García announced his appointment as Deputy Whip of the Congressional Progressive Caucus.
“Our work is urgent, and our mission is clear. The Progressive Caucus is writing the policy for a more equitable and sustainable future. I’ve spent my career building coalitions, and I look forward to continuing that work in this position to build the power we need to deliver for working people,” said Congressman García.
CHICAGO – Today, Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García released the following statement:
CHICAGO – El día de hoy, el Congresista Jesús “Chuy” García emitió el siguiente comunicado:
CHICAGO — Yesterday, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced 18 large transit projects have been selected to receive funding in President Biden's FY24 Budget Request, including $350 million for CTA’s Red Line Extension (RLE) project in Chicago.
Projects Requested
Listed below are the projects Congressman García has submitted to the House Appropriations Committee for consideration for FY24 Community Project Funding (listed in alphabetical order):
Project Title: Chicago Commons Expansion Project
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) issued the following statement in response to reports that the Biden administration is considering reinstating migrant family detention:
WASHINGTON, DC — El Congresista Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) emitió la siguiente declaración en respuesta a los reportes de que la administración Biden está considerando restablecer la detención de familias migrantes: