Pastor Julie Contreras wipes tears as she has an interview with a reporter in Waukegan, Ill., Monday, Sept. 17, 2024. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Sam Cunningham, the 40th mayor of Waukegan, poses for photos in Waukegan, Ill., Monday, Sept. 16, 2024. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Matt Muchowkshi, chair of the Waukegan Township Democrats, looks outside from the Waukegan Township Democrats office in Waukegan, Ill., Monday, Sept. 16, 2024. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

A Welcome to Waukegan City sign is seen in Waukegan, Ill., Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

FILE - Members of Nathan and The Zydeco Cha Chas arrive at the 65th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)

FILE - Zydeco artiest Wayne Toups plays the accordion and sings at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival in New Orleans, Friday, April 24, 2015. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)

FILE - Steve Riley of Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys performs during the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival Saturday, May 4, 2024, at the Fair Grounds Race Course in New Orleans. (Photo by Amy Harris/Invision/AP, File)

FILE - Son of the Zydeco King Clifton Chenier, C.J. Chenier holds his father's accordion in Houston, May 29, 2006. (Ben Desoto/Houston Chronicle via AP, File)