How a Mexican immigrant became mayor in Illinois’ Trump country
Jesus Garza's rise from Mexican immigrant to mayor of tiny Arcola, Illinois, is a remarkable story from the heart of downstate Trump country.
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Bill Ruthhart is a political reporter for the Chicago Tribune. He previously covered the 2020 presidential race and Rahm Emanuel’s tenure as Chicago mayor. Prior to joining the Tribune in 2010, Ruthhart covered politics for The Indianapolis Star. He is a native of Rock Island, Ill., a graduate of Eastern Illinois University and lives in Chicago.