[SJackson]

I remember the multitudes of migrant workers in 1960s Park Ridge myself. There were probably one, maybe two of them.

[silverleaf]

I remember the multitudes of migrant workers in 1960s Park Ridge myself. There were probably one, maybe two of them.

Yes, and they were both Methodists. Remember how hard they worked in those Illinois tomato fields?

[BubbaBobTX]

Is this lady crazy? What exactly were the "migrant workers" picking in Park Ridge? I also grew up in the Chicago suburbs in the 60's and we had lot's of pretty Polish girls just off the boat but I sure don't recall many farms in the area for the "migrant workers" to work at. This shold be pretty easy to fact check. How can reporters continue to report her lies and not question her?

[Political Junkie Too]

I remember the multitudes of migrant workers in 1960s Park Ridge myself.

From Wikipedia: Park Ridge, Illinois:

Park Ridge lies on the highest ridge in Cook County, hence the name "Park Ridge." The soil is abundant with clay deposits, which made it a brick-making center for the developing city of Chicago.

The migrants must have been there for the brick harvesting season. It was always a special time because they had to be sure that the bricks didn't die on the vines if they weren't picked fast enough.

-PJ