Jessica In The News

Alert Cook County Commissioners of ICE Activity - Sun Times

Cook County Commissioners Jessica Vásquez and Alma E. Anaya recently introduced a resolution calling on all county offices, bureaus and agencies to notify commissioners of any interactions with immigration officials.

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Cook County leaders denounce ICE raids, call for transparency - WGN9

Cook County leaders are denouncing the presence of ICE agents in the Chicago area. Some board members are now proposing a resolution to counter federal agents’ presence.

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Progress Pride flag raised in Logan Square to kick off Pride Month - Windy City Times

Chicagoans gathered in Logan Square June 1 for the second annual raising of the Progress Pride flag in celebration of Pride Month. The short gathering drew a crowd of LGBTQ+ community members and their allies alike and included speeches from queer Latino Ald. Anthony Quezada (35th Ward), Cook County 8th District commissioner Jessica Vasquez

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