Jeanne Ives has sparked controversy with her criticism of a PACE bus promoting LGBTQ+ identity, saying that it's offensive to many suburban taxpayers who foot a significant portion of the bill for these rides.
Naperville Councilman Josh McBroom raised concerns over the city's requested allocation for $115,000 for a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) consultant in an interview with Chicago City Wire ahead of the March 19 city council meeting that would determine the fate of the proposed position.
Glen Ellyn Village President, Mark Senak, has called for a Special Meeting of the Village Board on Feb. 26 to address the community's stance on permanently resettling undocumented immigrants in Glen Ellyn. Senak emphasized that the decision lies with the Village Board and underscored the importance of their collective input in determining the village's position.
Former state representative Jeanne Ives responded to Rep. Sean Casten's (D-Ill.) vote against a bill that would deport illegal immigrants convicted of driving while drunk or impaired.