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Mina Bloom
LOGAN SQUARE — A nonprofit developer is getting $2 million in federal funds to convert a Logan Square church into affordable apartments.
LUCHA was one of 10 developers and community organizations awarded funding from Congress with support from Rep. Jesús "Chuy" García, according to a news release.
GREG HINZ
Democratic lawmakers want Pritzker to change the way the state allocates transportation funds.
A group of Illinois congressmen is urging Gov. J.B.
Congressman García Leads Letter Asking Governor Pritzker to Use Infrastructure Law Funds to Improve Transportation Equity and Address Climate Change
WASHINGTON, DC – Last week, Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García (IL-04), a member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and a co-chair of the House Future of Transportation Caucus, led a letter to Illinois Governor JB Pritzker encouraging the Governor use the transportation funds for Illinois from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) to advance a progressive, equitable, and sustainable transport
Madison Savedra
Funding for the project, which has been met with a mixed response from Little Village residents, was pushed through Congress with the support of Rep. Jesús "Chuy" Garcia.
"These investments support underserved areas and make a real difference in the lives of the working families I represent"
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García (IL-04) voted to fund $10,608,000 for community funding projectsfor Illinois' 4th Congressional District. This funding, included in the government funding package approved by the House of Representatives, directly addresses pressing needs in the Chicagoland area.
Congressman García's Statement on the President's State of the Union Address
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García (IL-04) issued the following statement in response to President Biden's State of the Union Address:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García (IL-04) announced community advocate Alex Ramon will be his virtual guest at President Biden's State of the Union Address on March 1st, 2022.
Several years ago, Alex was an innocent victim of gun violence when he was caught in the middle of gang crossfire. With support and mentorship from the Little Village community, Alex persevered, graduating high school in 2020.
Congressman García's Statement on the Early Release of Laquan McDonald's Killer
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García (IL-04) issued the following statement on the early release of former Chicago police officer Jason Van Dyke, convicted for killing Laquan McDonald:
"There can never be justice for Laquan McDonald, but Jason Van Dyke's early release negates even the small measure of accountability that his conviction provided.