January 26, 2026 Community Listening Session

City of West Chicago (mayoral listening session) · January 26, 2026

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Opening: purpose and introductions

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The mayor opened the session as a community listening session and introduced local elected officials onstage, saying the goal is to hear from residents and that city leaders are in contact with the school and superintendent but must respect the school process; he noted Alderman Alcantar Garcia, Alderman Santiago and Township Supervisor Sheila Rutledge were present.

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A city-hosted listening session in West Chicago where elected officials and community members—including students, teachers and immigrant-rights groups—responded to recent Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) actions and allegations that a Gary School teacher supported ICE; participants pressed the school board for transparency and listed follow-up actions including a petition, emailing the board and attending the Feb. 5 school board meeting.

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