Illinoisans watched with hope when Congressman Jonathan Jackson ran on bold promises—to reduce drug abuse, curb gun violence, and protect families. But in office, his voting record tells another story: one of contradiction, complicity, and deepening public harm.

At a time when Chicagoans are already struggling with rising property taxes, inflation, and safety concerns, this plan adds another layer of financial burden on working families. It's not about kids or classrooms anymore. It's about keeping a bloated, mismanaged system from collapsing under its own weight.

DSA-aligned aldermen do not just push socialist policies. They also promote a deeply revisionist worldview: one in which capitalism is the root of all social ills, meritocracy is oppressive, and law enforcement is a colonial force to be dismantled.

Abughazaleh isn’t running on practical policy. She’s running on pure ideology—aggressively aligned with the farthest-left fringes of the Democratic Party. Her platform parrots the same tired dogma: defund the police, abolish capitalism, “decolonize” public institutions, and redistribute wealth through government control rather than economic growth.

In the heart of Chicago’s South Side, where disinvestment and violence have long been the norm, one man has become a beacon of hope, resilience, and transformation. Pastor Corey Brooks, known affectionately as the “Rooftop Pastor,” has devoted his life not only to preaching the Gospel but to radically transforming his community through Project H.O.O.D. (Helping Others Obtain Destiny).

The 20th Ward in Chicago is full of potential. Yet, for too long, our communities have lacked the support, infrastructure, and strategic investment needed to truly serve families and children. As Chicago continues to evolve, now is the time to refocus on transforming the 20th Ward into a model of what a family-friendly, kid-centered urban community can be.

In 2023, the Chicago Park District operated with a budget of approximately $545.9 million, overseeing more than 600 parks and various recreational facilities across the city.