Alderman of the 34th Ward of Chicago
05/30/2026
Spring is in full swing at the West Loop Green City Market! Organizers counted more than 3,000 people and 450 dogs who visited today’s market.
Especially great to see so many neighbors enjoying the playground at Mary Bartelme Park after recent surface improvements! 🛝
05/30/2026
The new 34th Ward mural is by and for the community, created with resident inspiration.
Thanks to artists POSE, Max Sansing, Jeff Zimmermann, and to Art Encounter, Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events for organizing yesterday's meet & greet to incorporate memories & reflections of the neighborhood we love.
05/29/2026
Thanks to Renaissance Court Senior Center for welcoming me to the finale of Older Americans Month: the "Art of Living Well" reception right here at the Chicago Cultural Center in the 34th Ward.
Every beautiful piece of art was made through classes with support from staff & artists.
05/29/2026
Congratulations to the 8th Grade Class of 2026 at Chicago World Language Academy! Honored to address these young graduates and their proud families and take part in the ceremony.
Many thanks to the teachers and school staff for making this day possible. Onward to high school!
05/28/2026
In today's newsletter, read about:
🎨 The Fulton Street Mural Meeting
🎶 Chicago Blues Festival
🖌️ CityArts Applications
and more! https://app.indigov.com/pub/outreach/d7778bb8-027b-486d-896f-2672e93c3403
ALS impacts thousands of Americans, their caregivers, & loved ones, including me.
This ALS Awareness Month, I recognized I AM ALS, a group founded in Chicago that’s secured historic funding for groundbreaking research to advance the fight against ALS. iamals.org
05/24/2026
Excited to welcome Moka & Co to the 34th Ward!
Their newest location brings Yemeni coffee and viral fruit cakes to 239 S. Halsted. ☕️
05/24/2026
The Mary Bartelme Park playground is now open after much-needed surface improvements! Mary Bartelme Park Advisory Council
Thanks to the Chicago Park District for their outstanding work on this project and to neighbors for their patience during construction.
05/23/2026
Memorial Day is a time to reflect on the legacies of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.
It was an honor to represent the U.S. Navy at today’s Gold Star Families Breakfast, Memorial Day Wreath Laying, and Parade.
Alderman Gilbert Villegas Chicago Mayor's Office
05/22/2026
In today's newsletter, learn about:
🗳️May's City Council meeting
🎨An upcoming Fulton Street mural meeting
🚧Memorial Day & Sueños local impacts
and more! https://app.indigov.com/pub/outreach/a9039c02-4b11-43fc-9cb5-425bf906d5f7