Richard Chew is joined by Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza. She discussed her efforts to support local businesses, particularly in diverse communities like Little Village and so-called Asia on Argyle in Chicago's Uptown neighborhood. She highlighted the impact of Trump administration immigration policy on local businesses, noting a 60 to 70 percent reduction in sales at a Mexican restaurant in Little Village."  Mendoza talked to the owner, "And she's like, ever since all this talk about immigration, immigration raids and so forth, she said the people in that community, which is largely Mexican American . . . were scared. They were scared to leave their house. They were scared to send their kids to school. Clearly, they were scared to go eat." 

Mendoza emphasized the importance of community support to boost local economies and state revenue and is in the process of releasing a series of videos showcasing various Chicago neighborhoods (here's one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lNs-bWVGSg) to encourage patronage and community engagement. She also plans to feature Southern Illinois in the series. 

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