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.
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…
[ES] 📣 TALLER DERECHOS PARA TODOS: En colaboración con Trabajadores de Illinois en Acción, organizaremos un taller "Conozca sus derechos" enfocado en empresas y trabajadores. Puede registrarse usando el código QR del folleto; también se aceptan personas sin cita previa.
October 14, 2025 at 4:58 PM
[ES] 📣 TALLER DERECHOS PARA TODOS: En colaboración con Trabajadores de Illinois en Acción, organizaremos un taller "Conozca sus derechos" enfocado en empresas y trabajadores. Puede registrarse usando el código QR del folleto; también se aceptan personas sin cita previa.
📣 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
[ES] 📣 CONOCE TUS DERECHOS: Acompáñanos a nosotros y al Centro Noroeste mañana, 9 de octubre, a las 5pm, en nuestro segundo taller. Será una sesión híbrida, tanto presencial como en línea por Zoom. Regístrate usando el enlace del folleto o escanea el código QR.
🔗: tinyurl.com/59xb5cxf
🔗: tinyurl.com/59xb5cxf
October 8, 2025 at 6:15 PM
[ES] 📣 CONOCE TUS DERECHOS: Acompáñanos a nosotros y al Centro Noroeste mañana, 9 de octubre, a las 5pm, en nuestro segundo taller. Será una sesión híbrida, tanto presencial como en línea por Zoom. Regístrate usando el enlace del folleto o escanea el código QR.
🔗: tinyurl.com/59xb5cxf
🔗: tinyurl.com/59xb5cxf
📣 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
Stay tuned, we will have our third Veteran resource event next month on the first Tuesday. We will see you then!
October 7, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Stay tuned, we will have our third Veteran resource event next month on the first Tuesday. We will see you then!
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.
[ES] Esta mañana y a primeras horas de la tarde, agentes federales de ICE continuaron sus operativos en la comunidad de Belmont Cragin. Se observó a agentes en Home Depot e interrogando a vendedores ambulantes. Por favor, tenga cuidado y manténgase alerta.
October 3, 2025 at 6:22 PM
[ES] Esta mañana y a primeras horas de la tarde, agentes federales de ICE continuaron sus operativos en la comunidad de Belmont Cragin. Se observó a agentes en Home Depot e interrogando a vendedores ambulantes. Por favor, tenga cuidado y manténgase alerta.