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
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.
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! 🌮🎤
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…
📣 RIGHTS FOR ALL WORKSHOP: In partnership with Illinois Workers in Action, we will be hosting a Know Your Rights workshop focused on businesses and workers. You can register with the QR code in the flyer, and walk-ins are also welcome.
October 14, 2025 at 4:58 PM
📣 RIGHTS FOR ALL WORKSHOP: In partnership with Illinois Workers in Action, we will be hosting a Know Your Rights workshop focused on businesses and workers. You can register with the QR code in the flyer, and walk-ins are also welcome.
Better services need to be delivered to our residents. Period.
Today, in my committee, we heard another issue with the Department of Water Management (DWM) - we have been talking about these concerns with water billing for years, the news has covered it extensively, and last year
Today, in my committee, we heard another issue with the Department of Water Management (DWM) - we have been talking about these concerns with water billing for years, the news has covered it extensively, and last year
October 9, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Better services need to be delivered to our residents. Period.
Today, in my committee, we heard another issue with the Department of Water Management (DWM) - we have been talking about these concerns with water billing for years, the news has covered it extensively, and last year
Today, in my committee, we heard another issue with the Department of Water Management (DWM) - we have been talking about these concerns with water billing for years, the news has covered it extensively, and last year
📣 KNOW YOUR RIGHTS:
Join us and the Northwest Center tomorrow October 9th at 5 pm for our second workshop. It will be a HYBRID session both in-person and online via Zoom. Please register using the link in the flyer or scan the QR code.
🔗: tinyurl.com/59xb5cxf
Join us and the Northwest Center tomorrow October 9th at 5 pm for our second workshop. It will be a HYBRID session both in-person and online via Zoom. Please register using the link in the flyer or scan the QR code.
🔗: tinyurl.com/59xb5cxf
October 8, 2025 at 6:15 PM
📣 KNOW YOUR RIGHTS:
Join us and the Northwest Center tomorrow October 9th at 5 pm for our second workshop. It will be a HYBRID session both in-person and online via Zoom. Please register using the link in the flyer or scan the QR code.
🔗: tinyurl.com/59xb5cxf
Join us and the Northwest Center tomorrow October 9th at 5 pm for our second workshop. It will be a HYBRID session both in-person and online via Zoom. Please register using the link in the flyer or scan the QR code.
🔗: tinyurl.com/59xb5cxf
Rain or shine - our Veterans resource events continue on! Thank you, National Louis University and the Veterans Affairs Commission of Cook County, for meeting our community where they are and connecting them with the resources they deserve.
October 7, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Rain or shine - our Veterans resource events continue on! Thank you, National Louis University and the Veterans Affairs Commission of Cook County, for meeting our community where they are and connecting them with the resources they deserve.
Today, the City of Chicago declared that no city property can be used by ICE for staging, detention, or as operational bases. As Donald Trump continues his escalation against Chicago, it is crucial that we do everything in our power to stand our ground.
October 6, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Today, the City of Chicago declared that no city property can be used by ICE for staging, detention, or as operational bases. As Donald Trump continues his escalation against Chicago, it is crucial that we do everything in our power to stand our ground.
This morning and early afternoon, federal ICE agents continued operations in the Belmont Cragin community. Agents were seen at Home Depot and observed questioning street vendors. Please use caution and remain vigilant.
October 3, 2025 at 6:22 PM
This morning and early afternoon, federal ICE agents continued operations in the Belmont Cragin community. Agents were seen at Home Depot and observed questioning street vendors. Please use caution and remain vigilant.
📣 VETERANS: Know your benefits and what is available during the government shutdown! Please contact the Veterans Assistance Commission of Cook County (VACCC), your county Veterans commission, or your local VA representative to get informed on what is and is not available during this time.
October 2, 2025 at 11:55 PM
📣 VETERANS: Know your benefits and what is available during the government shutdown! Please contact the Veterans Assistance Commission of Cook County (VACCC), your county Veterans commission, or your local VA representative to get informed on what is and is not available during this time.
Every day, we see increased escalation from Donald Trump’s Broadview Detention Center.
Peaceful protestors, attacked.
Reporters, attacked.
And now, a 70 year-old Air Force Veteran, attacked.
Peaceful protestors, attacked.
Reporters, attacked.
And now, a 70 year-old Air Force Veteran, attacked.
October 2, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Every day, we see increased escalation from Donald Trump’s Broadview Detention Center.
Peaceful protestors, attacked.
Reporters, attacked.
And now, a 70 year-old Air Force Veteran, attacked.
Peaceful protestors, attacked.
Reporters, attacked.
And now, a 70 year-old Air Force Veteran, attacked.
💡 What Veterans Need to Know During a Government Shutdown
The good news - most VA services will keep running ⬇️
The good news - most VA services will keep running ⬇️
October 2, 2025 at 9:08 PM
💡 What Veterans Need to Know During a Government Shutdown
The good news - most VA services will keep running ⬇️
The good news - most VA services will keep running ⬇️
🌆 Chicago’s future is being built block by block — and you can be part of it. In the 36th Ward, there are lots available right now, with even more across the city.
October 1, 2025 at 8:14 PM
🌆 Chicago’s future is being built block by block — and you can be part of it. In the 36th Ward, there are lots available right now, with even more across the city.
Donald Trump is a showman, but this isn’t reality TV. While the president again threatens to send the National Guard to Chicago, real solutions are ignored.
September 30, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Donald Trump is a showman, but this isn’t reality TV. While the president again threatens to send the National Guard to Chicago, real solutions are ignored.