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
🌟 OUR GRAND VISION: Earlier this month, in collaboration with the Northwest Side Community Development Corporation and the Lakota Group, the official plan for “Our Grand Vision” was published! We want to hear YOUR feedback as we continue moving forward in this development.
December 22, 2025 at 4:53 PM
🌟 OUR GRAND VISION: Earlier this month, in collaboration with the Northwest Side Community Development Corporation and the Lakota Group, the official plan for “Our Grand Vision” was published! We want to hear YOUR feedback as we continue moving forward in this development.
🎄Christmas tree giveaway, annual tree lighting, helping Santa tour the Ward, and much more! Thank you, from the 36th Ward team for making this holiday season a special one! ✨
We hope you have a joyous holiday season with your family, friends, and loved ones! ❄️💖
We hope you have a joyous holiday season with your family, friends, and loved ones! ❄️💖
December 19, 2025 at 5:01 PM
🎄Christmas tree giveaway, annual tree lighting, helping Santa tour the Ward, and much more! Thank you, from the 36th Ward team for making this holiday season a special one! ✨
We hope you have a joyous holiday season with your family, friends, and loved ones! ❄️💖
We hope you have a joyous holiday season with your family, friends, and loved ones! ❄️💖
🎄 COME TAKE A PHOTO 🎄
Our annual Christmas tree lighting happened earlier this week! This year, while construction occurs on La Placita (Grand and Fullerton), we were happy to partner with Farmers Best Market to keep the tree close to home in Bricktown Square during this temporary relocation.
Our annual Christmas tree lighting happened earlier this week! This year, while construction occurs on La Placita (Grand and Fullerton), we were happy to partner with Farmers Best Market to keep the tree close to home in Bricktown Square during this temporary relocation.
December 17, 2025 at 11:31 PM
🎄 COME TAKE A PHOTO 🎄
Our annual Christmas tree lighting happened earlier this week! This year, while construction occurs on La Placita (Grand and Fullerton), we were happy to partner with Farmers Best Market to keep the tree close to home in Bricktown Square during this temporary relocation.
Our annual Christmas tree lighting happened earlier this week! This year, while construction occurs on La Placita (Grand and Fullerton), we were happy to partner with Farmers Best Market to keep the tree close to home in Bricktown Square during this temporary relocation.
📢 Opportunity for Community Development Projects!
The Chicago Community Trust is now accepting submissions for its Pre-Development Fund, offering up to $100,000 to support early-stage, neighborhood-scale development projects that help spark economic growth and build thriving, equitable communities.
The Chicago Community Trust is now accepting submissions for its Pre-Development Fund, offering up to $100,000 to support early-stage, neighborhood-scale development projects that help spark economic growth and build thriving, equitable communities.
December 16, 2025 at 6:50 PM
📢 Opportunity for Community Development Projects!
The Chicago Community Trust is now accepting submissions for its Pre-Development Fund, offering up to $100,000 to support early-stage, neighborhood-scale development projects that help spark economic growth and build thriving, equitable communities.
The Chicago Community Trust is now accepting submissions for its Pre-Development Fund, offering up to $100,000 to support early-stage, neighborhood-scale development projects that help spark economic growth and build thriving, equitable communities.
HAVE YOU SEEN HIM? 🎅🏼
Santa is in the 36th Ward! Making his way through our neighborhoods to bring joy and holiday cheer! 🦌🔔 Keep a lookout, he will be here for the rest of the week. Bring the family, the kids, friends, and all to say hello to the jolly joybringer and snap a pic! 📸🎄
Santa is in the 36th Ward! Making his way through our neighborhoods to bring joy and holiday cheer! 🦌🔔 Keep a lookout, he will be here for the rest of the week. Bring the family, the kids, friends, and all to say hello to the jolly joybringer and snap a pic! 📸🎄
December 16, 2025 at 5:52 PM
HAVE YOU SEEN HIM? 🎅🏼
Santa is in the 36th Ward! Making his way through our neighborhoods to bring joy and holiday cheer! 🦌🔔 Keep a lookout, he will be here for the rest of the week. Bring the family, the kids, friends, and all to say hello to the jolly joybringer and snap a pic! 📸🎄
Santa is in the 36th Ward! Making his way through our neighborhoods to bring joy and holiday cheer! 🦌🔔 Keep a lookout, he will be here for the rest of the week. Bring the family, the kids, friends, and all to say hello to the jolly joybringer and snap a pic! 📸🎄
🎄Last night, our office had the joy of hosting a Christmas Tree Giveaway, and the holiday spirit was everywhere! Families braved the cold, picked out their favorite trees, and neighbors came together to kick off the season with warmth and community cheer.
December 11, 2025 at 11:45 PM
🎄Last night, our office had the joy of hosting a Christmas Tree Giveaway, and the holiday spirit was everywhere! Families braved the cold, picked out their favorite trees, and neighbors came together to kick off the season with warmth and community cheer.
🎄’TIS THE SEASON: The 36th Ward Toy Drive is happening now! Drop off a toy at our Belmont Cragin office at 6560 W Fullerton Avenue, Unit # C118 - Suite A, Chicago, IL 60707 anytime now until December 17th. Help us bring holiday joy and cheer to the community! ✨✨
December 10, 2025 at 10:35 PM
🎄’TIS THE SEASON: The 36th Ward Toy Drive is happening now! Drop off a toy at our Belmont Cragin office at 6560 W Fullerton Avenue, Unit # C118 - Suite A, Chicago, IL 60707 anytime now until December 17th. Help us bring holiday joy and cheer to the community! ✨✨
North of 26 alders are working together to continue crafting a budget for the city. This is the majority of the Council coming to the table, negotiating, and building this out with direct feedback from constituents. When the mayor says councilmembers have not offered ideas, it is simply not true.
December 9, 2025 at 8:19 PM
North of 26 alders are working together to continue crafting a budget for the city. This is the majority of the Council coming to the table, negotiating, and building this out with direct feedback from constituents. When the mayor says councilmembers have not offered ideas, it is simply not true.
📣 COMMUNITY MEETING: Join us for a community meeting regarding updates on Esmeralda Santiago Elementary and St. Mark’s Church.
🗓️ December 16th
⏱️ 6:00 PM
📍2510 W Cortez Street, Esmeralda Santiago Elementary
🗓️ December 16th
⏱️ 6:00 PM
📍2510 W Cortez Street, Esmeralda Santiago Elementary
December 9, 2025 at 6:14 PM
📣 COMMUNITY MEETING: Join us for a community meeting regarding updates on Esmeralda Santiago Elementary and St. Mark’s Church.
🗓️ December 16th
⏱️ 6:00 PM
📍2510 W Cortez Street, Esmeralda Santiago Elementary
🗓️ December 16th
⏱️ 6:00 PM
📍2510 W Cortez Street, Esmeralda Santiago Elementary
Yesterday, December 7th, marked 84 years since the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941. We pause to remember the service members and civilians who lost their lives, those who fought to defend our nation, and the survivors whose courage and sacrifice continue to inspire us.
December 8, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Yesterday, December 7th, marked 84 years since the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941. We pause to remember the service members and civilians who lost their lives, those who fought to defend our nation, and the survivors whose courage and sacrifice continue to inspire us.
🎄✨ Join us for the 36th Ward Christmas Tree Lighting on Monday, December 15th at 5PM in front of Farmers Best Market (6420 W Fullerton Ave)!
December 8, 2025 at 5:45 PM
🎄✨ Join us for the 36th Ward Christmas Tree Lighting on Monday, December 15th at 5PM in front of Farmers Best Market (6420 W Fullerton Ave)!
❌ FALSE: The City Council is proposing a property tax increase and a grocery tax.
✅ FACT: Mayor Johnson is the only one who has proposed BOTH of those things.
✅ FACT: Mayor Johnson is the only one who has proposed BOTH of those things.
December 1, 2025 at 9:35 PM
❌ FALSE: The City Council is proposing a property tax increase and a grocery tax.
✅ FACT: Mayor Johnson is the only one who has proposed BOTH of those things.
✅ FACT: Mayor Johnson is the only one who has proposed BOTH of those things.
❄️ WINTER PARKING BAN NOW IN EFFECT: Make sure to follow street signs and avoid being in No Park zones from 3:00 AM - 7:00 AM.
➡️ See which streets have the restrictions here: tinyurl.com/32sd7662
➡️ See which streets have the restrictions here: tinyurl.com/32sd7662
December 1, 2025 at 6:00 PM
❄️ WINTER PARKING BAN NOW IN EFFECT: Make sure to follow street signs and avoid being in No Park zones from 3:00 AM - 7:00 AM.
➡️ See which streets have the restrictions here: tinyurl.com/32sd7662
➡️ See which streets have the restrictions here: tinyurl.com/32sd7662
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.
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.
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.
“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.
Reminder, these are YOUR tax dollars! Donald Trump, after two judges ordered him to cover SNAP, is refusing to distribute the benefits that the American people pay for.
BREAKING: Trump says no SNAP benefits until shutdown ends
Trump says SNAP will only get paid after shutdown
The post appears to defy two federal courts' rulings.
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November 4, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Reminder, these are YOUR tax dollars! Donald Trump, after two judges ordered him to cover SNAP, is refusing to distribute the benefits that the American people pay for.
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
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.