Gilbert Villegas
@gilbertv36.bsky.social
Chicago 36th Ward Alderman Chairman Econ, Capital & Tech Committee, US Marine, and proud father to two great sons. NALEO Board Member
I was proud to join, Chicago native and my good friend, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), yesterday on a tour in Little Village to highlight small businesses and the impact of the federal government’s immigration raids on our communities as a whole, but specifically in La Villita.
November 22, 2025 at 10:36 PM
I was proud to join, Chicago native and my good friend, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), yesterday on a tour in Little Village to highlight small businesses and the impact of the federal government’s immigration raids on our communities as a whole, but specifically in La Villita.
Negotiations remain ongoing, and conversations like this play a crucial role in getting something passed. Tune in tomorrow (11/23) at 9:00 AM to see the segment on WGN-TV (Channel 9)!
November 22, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Negotiations remain ongoing, and conversations like this play a crucial role in getting something passed. Tune in tomorrow (11/23) at 9:00 AM to see the segment on WGN-TV (Channel 9)!
Thank you, Paul Lisnek, for having me and my colleague, 6th Ward Alderman William Hall, on WGN’s The Political Report to discuss the city’s budget.
November 22, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Thank you, Paul Lisnek, for having me and my colleague, 6th Ward Alderman William Hall, on WGN’s The Political Report to discuss the city’s budget.
Grateful to the City Council Office of Financial Analysis (COFA) for their breakdown and explanation of where we are in the moment and offering some insight from the perspective of the City Council.
November 20, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Grateful to the City Council Office of Financial Analysis (COFA) for their breakdown and explanation of where we are in the moment and offering some insight from the perspective of the City Council.
We have already seen the mayor’s proposal, and now the City Council gets to negotiate until we reach a fair compromise. Hearing directly from residents is a crucial step in that process.
November 20, 2025 at 11:43 PM
We have already seen the mayor’s proposal, and now the City Council gets to negotiate until we reach a fair compromise. Hearing directly from residents is a crucial step in that process.
Thank you to everyone who joined us yesterday evening for the Budget Town Hall, which focused on the Northwest Side. The budget process is a challenging one.
November 20, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Thank you to everyone who joined us yesterday evening for the Budget Town Hall, which focused on the Northwest Side. The budget process is a challenging one.
Alderman Gilbert Villegas introduces a resolution backing former Governor Pat Quinn’s campaign to tax millionaires, which would generate $4.5 billion for residents in the State of Illinois.
November 19, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Alderman Gilbert Villegas introduces a resolution backing former Governor Pat Quinn’s campaign to tax millionaires, which would generate $4.5 billion for residents in the State of Illinois.
“We need more action and less talk – this brings it directly to the people and the governing body that can enact it. Let the voters decide. The city’s heavy reliance on property taxes is not sustainable. This is a solution to that problem.”
November 19, 2025 at 8:39 PM
“We need more action and less talk – this brings it directly to the people and the governing body that can enact it. Let the voters decide. The city’s heavy reliance on property taxes is not sustainable. This is a solution to that problem.”
Yesterday, City Council in the Finance Committee voted down the Mayor’s budget 25-10. Now we go back to negotiations and building a budget based on the realities facing our city. Thank you, Radio UA Chicago for having me on to discuss this.
Full video: tinyurl.com/4rddzna8
Full video: tinyurl.com/4rddzna8
November 18, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Yesterday, City Council in the Finance Committee voted down the Mayor’s budget 25-10. Now we go back to negotiations and building a budget based on the realities facing our city. Thank you, Radio UA Chicago for having me on to discuss this.
Full video: tinyurl.com/4rddzna8
Full video: tinyurl.com/4rddzna8
Yesterday evening, Anne-Marie Slaughter of New America and Byron Auguste of Opportunity@Work held a convening in Washington, D.C. to discuss Skills-Based hiring on a national level.
November 7, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Yesterday evening, Anne-Marie Slaughter of New America and Byron Auguste of Opportunity@Work held a convening in Washington, D.C. to discuss Skills-Based hiring on a national level.
Discover the Vision for the Crosstown Trail! ⬇️
Join the virtual town hall to explore the Crosstown Trail vision — a new north-to-south trail connecting neighborhoods from Montrose to the Bloomingdale Trail.
🗓 Thursday, November 13
🕕 6:00 – 7:30 PM
💻 On Zoom
Join the virtual town hall to explore the Crosstown Trail vision — a new north-to-south trail connecting neighborhoods from Montrose to the Bloomingdale Trail.
🗓 Thursday, November 13
🕕 6:00 – 7:30 PM
💻 On Zoom
November 4, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Discover the Vision for the Crosstown Trail! ⬇️
Join the virtual town hall to explore the Crosstown Trail vision — a new north-to-south trail connecting neighborhoods from Montrose to the Bloomingdale Trail.
🗓 Thursday, November 13
🕕 6:00 – 7:30 PM
💻 On Zoom
Join the virtual town hall to explore the Crosstown Trail vision — a new north-to-south trail connecting neighborhoods from Montrose to the Bloomingdale Trail.
🗓 Thursday, November 13
🕕 6:00 – 7:30 PM
💻 On Zoom
Today we celebrate Día de los Muertos, honoring the memories of loved ones who live on in our hearts. May this day bring peace, reflection, and unity to all who celebrate. 🍂🕯️#DíaDeLosMuertos
November 2, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Today we celebrate Día de los Muertos, honoring the memories of loved ones who live on in our hearts. May this day bring peace, reflection, and unity to all who celebrate. 🍂🕯️#DíaDeLosMuertos
➡️ We will also have a KYR workshop on November 17th at the Ukrainian Cultural Center! No registration is needed, just come by! A Ukrainian translator will also be present. See the flyer for more information.
November 1, 2025 at 9:29 PM
➡️ We will also have a KYR workshop on November 17th at the Ukrainian Cultural Center! No registration is needed, just come by! A Ukrainian translator will also be present. See the flyer for more information.
COMMUNITY LOOKING OUT FOR COMMUNITY 🤝 36th Ward, Illinois Workers in Action, and volunteers passed out signage, palm cards, and signs this afternoon in West Town and Ukrainian Village. Thank you to everyone who joined us to help keep the community informed.
November 1, 2025 at 9:29 PM
COMMUNITY LOOKING OUT FOR COMMUNITY 🤝 36th Ward, Illinois Workers in Action, and volunteers passed out signage, palm cards, and signs this afternoon in West Town and Ukrainian Village. Thank you to everyone who joined us to help keep the community informed.
FREE workshop Thursday (10/30)!
Learn how to appeal your property taxes with the Cook County Board of Review.
More information ⬇️
Learn how to appeal your property taxes with the Cook County Board of Review.
More information ⬇️
October 28, 2025 at 4:44 PM
FREE workshop Thursday (10/30)!
Learn how to appeal your property taxes with the Cook County Board of Review.
More information ⬇️
Learn how to appeal your property taxes with the Cook County Board of Review.
More information ⬇️
Update from West Town, confirming that ICE did take people earlier this morning. There are efforts to engage friends and family members to track down the detainees.
October 24, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Update from West Town, confirming that ICE did take people earlier this morning. There are efforts to engage friends and family members to track down the detainees.
[ES] Vecinos - agentes federales de ICE fueron vistos esta mañana en las comunidades de West Town y Ukrainian Village. A las 10:00 a. m., dos personas fueron secuestradas. Por favor, tengan cuidado y manténganse alerta. Consideren quedarse en casa por el momento.
October 24, 2025 at 3:41 PM
[ES] Vecinos - agentes federales de ICE fueron vistos esta mañana en las comunidades de West Town y Ukrainian Village. A las 10:00 a. m., dos personas fueron secuestradas. Por favor, tengan cuidado y manténganse alerta. Consideren quedarse en casa por el momento.
Neighbors, this morning federal ICE agents have been seen in the West Town and Ukrainian Village community. As of 10:00 AM two people have been taken. Please use caution and remain vigilant. Consider staying at home for the time being.
October 24, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Neighbors, this morning federal ICE agents have been seen in the West Town and Ukrainian Village community. As of 10:00 AM two people have been taken. Please use caution and remain vigilant. Consider staying at home for the time being.
The ripple effect of Trump’s immigration efforts ➡️ local businesses like restaurants, salons, auto shops, and more see a revenue decrease plus a labor shortage. Thank you, ABC 7 Chicago for sharing this story and the story of El Mexico de Chicago.
October 21, 2025 at 5:25 PM
The ripple effect of Trump’s immigration efforts ➡️ local businesses like restaurants, salons, auto shops, and more see a revenue decrease plus a labor shortage. Thank you, ABC 7 Chicago for sharing this story and the story of El Mexico de Chicago.
Spotlighting El México de Chicago today! Having opened just 8 months ago, this hidden gem on Grand and Narragansett blends traditional Mexican cuisine and seafood with karaoke fun! 🌮🎤
October 20, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Spotlighting El México de Chicago today! Having opened just 8 months ago, this hidden gem on Grand and Narragansett blends traditional Mexican cuisine and seafood with karaoke fun! 🌮🎤
Safety starts with community - and when we stay informed, connected, and united, we protect each other.
Let’s keep showing what our city is all about: courage, compassion, and having each other’s backs.
Let’s keep showing what our city is all about: courage, compassion, and having each other’s backs.
October 17, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Safety starts with community - and when we stay informed, connected, and united, we protect each other.
Let’s keep showing what our city is all about: courage, compassion, and having each other’s backs.
Let’s keep showing what our city is all about: courage, compassion, and having each other’s backs.
In times of instability and uncertainty, our strength comes from standing together.
We look out for one another. We share information, check in on our neighbors, and make sure no one is alone.
We look out for one another. We share information, check in on our neighbors, and make sure no one is alone.
October 17, 2025 at 5:14 PM
In times of instability and uncertainty, our strength comes from standing together.
We look out for one another. We share information, check in on our neighbors, and make sure no one is alone.
We look out for one another. We share information, check in on our neighbors, and make sure no one is alone.
Community looking out for community! 🤝
Thank you to our local partners for sharing materials - signs, palm cards, and flyers for us to share in the Ward.
Thank you to our local partners for sharing materials - signs, palm cards, and flyers for us to share in the Ward.
October 15, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Community looking out for community! 🤝
Thank you to our local partners for sharing materials - signs, palm cards, and flyers for us to share in the Ward.
Thank you to our local partners for sharing materials - signs, palm cards, and flyers for us to share in the Ward.
Last week, I was honored to join Cook County Commissioner, Donna Miller, and the Veterans Assistance Commission of Cook County (VACCC) to highlight services still available during the federal government shutdown and shine a light on services paused.
October 15, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Last week, I was honored to join Cook County Commissioner, Donna Miller, and the Veterans Assistance Commission of Cook County (VACCC) to highlight services still available during the federal government shutdown and shine a light on services paused.
“When you’re just driving around the city looking at people that are quote unquote might be “illegal” or might be someone to pick up, that’s racial profiling…
October 14, 2025 at 9:53 PM
“When you’re just driving around the city looking at people that are quote unquote might be “illegal” or might be someone to pick up, that’s racial profiling…