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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
This is especially prevalent with Veterans who have training, education, and experience from service that previously did not transfer over to the workforce.

It is past time to #TearThePaperCeiling
November 7, 2025 at 7:17 PM
This ordinance hits home for me. I have heard many stories of qualified candidates not being considered for a role due to not having a college degree, though they have more real-world experience.
November 7, 2025 at 7:17 PM
I was proud to highlight the City of Chicago and our passage of the Skills-Based Hiring Ordinance earlier this year - which is now being used nationwide as a model for other municipalities to implement.
November 7, 2025 at 7:17 PM
This event is your chance to learn more about the project and how you can help shape its future.

✅ Register here: bit.ly/CrosstownRegister or scan the QR code in the flyer!

Learn more about the Crosstown Trail vision at 🌐 crosstownchi.org
November 4, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Hoy celebramos el Día de los Muertos, honrando la memoria de nuestros seres queridos que viven en nuestros corazones. Que este día traiga paz, reflexión y unidad a todos los que lo celebran. 🍂🕯️
November 2, 2025 at 6:20 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.
November 1, 2025 at 9:29 PM
También nos enteramos más tarde de que ICE fue avistado cerca de las calles Grand y Chicago, aunque hasta las 12 p. m. de hoy no se habían realizado recogidas.

Si observa actividad de ICE, por favor, regístrela y documéntela de forma segura. Reporte cualquier avistamiento a ICIRR: 855-435-7693.
October 24, 2025 at 7:07 PM
[ES] Actualización desde West Town: Confirmamos que ICE detuvo a personas esta mañana. Estamos contactando a familiares y amigos para localizarlas. Les pedimos que permanezcan atentos durante todo el día.
October 24, 2025 at 7:07 PM
If you see ICE activity, please record and document it, safely. Report all sightings to ICIRR: 855-435-7693.
October 24, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Please remain vigilant throughout the day. We also later learned of ICE being seen around Grand and Chicago, though there were no pickups as of 12 pm, today.
October 24, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Si es posible, registren cualquier actividad y compartan cualquier avistamiento con la línea directa de ICIRR: 855-435-7693.
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.
October 24, 2025 at 3:41 PM
If you are able to, please record any activity and share all sightings with the ICIRR hotline: 855-435-7693.
October 24, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Apoyemos a los miembros de nuestra comunidad y a los negocios locales si pueden: visiten el restaurante, pidan comida para llevar o síganlos en redes sociales.

🔗 Vean la historia completa aquí: tinyurl.com/3mcackjm
ICE Chicago news: Fears of ICE agents and raids impacting restaurants like El Mexico De Chicago in Belmont Cragin | abc7chicago.com
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October 21, 2025 at 5:25 PM
[ES] El efecto dominó de las medidas migratorias de Trump ➡️ Negocios locales como restaurantes, peluquerías, talleres mecánicos y más están experimentando una disminución de ingresos y escasez de mano de obra. Gracias, ABC 7 Chicago, por compartir esta historia y la de El México de Chicago.
October 21, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Let’s support our community members and local businesses if you can, come patronize the restaurant, order takeout, or give them a follow on their social media.

🔗 Watch the full story here: tinyurl.com/3mcackjm
October 21, 2025 at 5:25 PM