Mexican immigrant Jesus Garza became mayor of Arcola in Illinois’ Trump country.
Arcola Mayor Jesus Garza
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Arcola mayor Jesus Garza greets residents during the city’s Broomcorn Festival parade on Sept. 11, 2021. Garza emigrated from Mexico 28 years ago to work on the floor of a broom factory and has since built a successful auto shop business. 
