West Chicago School Community Reacts Strongly to Gary Elementary Teacher's Controversial Social Media Post - Internewscast Journal

Gary Elementary teacher on leave after ICE support post

A West Chicago teacher’s social media endorsement of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has ignited a firestorm, landing him on administrative leave, Fox News reports. On Thursday, January 22, 2026, a teacher at Gary Elementary School in West Chicago posted a message on his personal Facebook account with the phrase "GO ICE," prompting immediate backlash in the predominantly Hispanic community. The West Chicago Elementary School District 3…

Chicago Fiscal Debate Reignited as Mayor Pushes New Taxes and Critics Warn of Selective Enforcement

Questions about free speech, taxation, and the direction of city policy took center stage as radio host Dan Proft spoke with Mark Glennon, founder of Wirepoints, during a wide-ranging discussion on the state of governance in Chicago and Illinois. The conversation followed a national news report involving an elementary school teacher in suburban West Chicago who was placed on leave after posting a pro–law enforcement message on social media. Prof…

West Chicago School Community Reacts Strongly to Gary Elementary Teacher's Controversial Social Media Post - Internewscast Journal

An elementary school teacher in West Chicago has sparked controversy with a social media post, leaving some parents in the suburban area outraged. The