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U.S. Rep. Luis Gutierrez, D-Ill., speaks during a meeting on immigration issues Wednesday at the Kankakee Public Library. Next to him are immigration attorney Juan Arguello and Kankakee Mayor Chasity Wells-Armstrong.
David Giuliani, dgiuliani@daily-journal.com
David Giuliani, dgiuliani@daily-journal.com
Mayor notes efforts for Hispanics
El alcalde toma nota de los esfuerzos para los hispanos
By David Giuliani
dgiuliani@daily-journal.com
KANKAKEE — The mayor on Wednesday advertised the city's efforts to help the growing local Hispanic population.
She spoke during a public meeting on immigration issues at Kankakee Public Library, an event that included U.S. Reps. Robin Kelly and Luis Gutierrez, both Illinois Democrats. About 75 people attended.
In a speech, Mayor Chasity Wells-Armstrong said her administration has made efforts to include Hispanics on city committees.
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