CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (November 5, 2025) — Today, IL AFL-CIO President Tim Drea released the following statement in response to Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García’s retirement from US Congress:

“A first-generation Mexican American and proud, longtime union member, US Representative Jesús “Chuy” García embodies the promise of America.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (November 4, 2025) — Pete Bednarczyk, Freight House Farmers Market vendor, is stepping up to make a difference for the Quad Cities community at the Freight House Farmers Market this weekend. A long-time vendor and customer favorite, the owner of Pete’s Concessions will be providing “pay what you want” meals during Market hours this Saturday, November 8, 8AM-2PM, at 421 W River Dr, Davenport, Iowa.

DES MOINES, IOWA (November 4, 2025) — Governor Kim Reynolds has issued the following statement after the death of former Vice President of the United States Richard Bruce Cheney “Dick” Cheney:

WASHINGTON DC (November 3, 2025) — Undergraduate and graduate students studying American history can apply for a $25,000 scholarship from the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) between November 1, 2025 and January 31, 2026. The DAR America 250! Scholarship will provide a one-time $25,000 award to ten students in 2026 and is offered to mark the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of independence.