Gilbert Villegas
@gilbert36ward
Chicago 36th Ward Alderman Chairman Econ, Capital & Tech Committee, US Marine, & proud father to two great sons. NALEO Board Member, Pragmatic Leadership, AI
🌟 Big news! Gilbert Villegas joins the Chicago AI Council, focused on leveraging AI for societal good. Led by visionaries, they're fostering collaboration for responsible AI. Join us in shaping AI's future! #AI2030 #ResponsibleAI zpr.io/n8pbX3NcqMfN
CTU pawns (school board members) that want to tax the hell out of you. Hopefully the ILGA sees through this request for a money grab with no accountability. #EnoughIsEnough
As they stare down a $734 million budget deficit, some Chicago Board of Education members are calling on the governor to hold a special legislative session this summer to drum up money for schools. trib.al/ek4AXav
At the 42nd Annual @NALEO Conference moderating Tech Track: AI Regulations & Technology Developments. Thousands of policy makers in Atlanta to learn from one another on multiple topics from Tech to Healthcare and beyond. #leadershipandinnovation



🥵☀️HEAT WATCH: Stay cool, 36th Ward! Chicago is under a heat watch for high temperatures this week. Drink water, be mindful of signs of heat stroke, and check in on neighbors and family. Stay up to date with Cooling Centers and weather updates with @ChicagoOEMC.



HUGE FIGHT COMING TO CHICAGO!!! Thank you @KennethSimsJr and @GoldenBoyBoxing for bringing this fight to the best boxing fan base in the country. On Friday, July 25th we declare it Kenneth Sims Jr day in Chicago. #letsgetreadytorumble

Powering AI in the Heartland: a discussion about how the Midwest can lead the next wave of AI infra from energy and data centers to public-private partnerships. Thank you to our world-class panelists: @SueRezin @gilbert36ward @Vegim @wandzilak_drew @MadiHilly
I introduced this ordinance allowing for video gaming at the airports. It is allowed under current law and the fact that this administration has not acted is frustrating. This could raise $20-30 million per year. They would rather tax your groceries. 🤦♂️ nbcchicago.app.link/7qlgOi0sbVb
What a great time raising funds for a great cause and playing softball against our city’s heroes. These funds go to help fund children in inner city communities. Big shoutout to my colleague, @AldermanTabares, and her team for coordinating this benefit. youtu.be/oXeCLaKRTxk




Tomorrow! Come on out and support a great cause and see your favorite players on the diamond. #letsplaytwo

One of the thousand reasons, #Chicago needs a city charter. #checksandbalances chicagotribune.com/2025/07/18/may…
Our Belmont Cragin Office is closed due to an emergency. Please visit our West Town office which is open until 5:00 pm today for services. We will update accordingly as we hear more. We apologize for any inconvenience. West Town Office 2246 W Chicago Ave Chicago, IL 60622

Today, I voted YES for the Additional Dwelling Unit Ordinance (ADU) in the Committee on Zoning, Landmarks, and Building Standards. The City of Chicago needs to utilize every tool it can to develop more housing. I look forward to its passage at City Council. Aside from the ADU,…

The Northwest Side Housing Preservation Ordinance has shown to be a barrier between property owners looking to sell their property and move on, often increasing the duration of the process and raising costs. While well-intentioned, the ordinance ultimately harms small landlords…

A grocery tax, is regressive. The State of Illinois has done away with it and the city should not bring it back. I will be voting NO on Mayor Johnson’s grocery tax at City Council. @ChicagosMayor #NoMayorJohnsonGroceryTax
Please share and help bring justice to the Carvajal family. Any information helps. Por favor, compartan y ayuden a que se haga justicia a la familia Carvajal. Cualquier información será muy apreciada. tinyurl.com/3h39wzdb
The VACCC is hosting a Vet Talk. Open to student veterans and the broader Veteran community. This informative session will feature Veteran Services Manager, Derek Giffin, who will deliver a presentation on the VA claims process as well as an overview of the various benefits and…

Come out and cheer on your favorite Aldermen and CPD for a great cause.
