Northwest Side GOP Club

We cordially invite you to join us next Sunday.

It’s time to take our state back!

Parade season is almost here.

Across Illinois, our volunteers and supporters are getting ready to show the state what a real grassroots movement looks like.

Not paid activists. Not political insiders. Just Illinoisans ready for change.

🇺🇸 Fire Pritzker. Hire Bailey-Del Mar.

Follow this page for campaign updates, policy proposals, and events across Illinois.

👇 What is the biggest festival, fair, or parade in your town that we should join? Let us know in the comments!

CHICAGO, IL — The Northwest Side GOP Club proudly announces the appointment of Giuseppe S. Zerillo as its new Chairman, ushering in a new chapter of leadership for one of Chicago’s most active Republican organizations serving the Northwest Side communities.

A lifelong resident of the Northwest Side of Chicago and longtime Harwood Heights community leader, Zerillo brings decades of experience in public service, community engagement, business leadership, and political involvement to the role.

“I am honored to have been selected to serve as Chairman of the the Northwest Side GOP Club,” said Zerillo. “This organization has a long and proud history of advocating for our neighborhoods, supporting Republican values, and strengthening our local communities. I look forward to working with our members and leaders to continue growing the organization and building a stronger future for the Northwest Side.”

Zerillo currently serves as the Republican Committeeman for Norwood Park Township and as 2nd Vice President of the Italian American Political Coalition. Since 2017, he has served as an elected Trustee for the Village of Harwood Heights, where he has focused on responsible government, community development, and protecting the interests of local residents and businesses.

In addition to his public service, Zerillo is the owner and Designated Managing Broker of Zerillo Realty Inc., a successful real estate brokerage with two locations serving residential and commercial clients throughout the Chicagoland area. He is a member of the National, State, and Local Association of Realtors and the Multiple Listing System.

Deeply involved in the Italian-American community, Zerillo currently serves as a board member for Casa Italia, The Italian Cultural Center, and the Italian American Political Coalition, and is a member of the Italian American Executives of Transportation along with the Italian American Police Association of Illinois. Over the years, he has chaired numerous community events, including the Fall Festival and Christmas Village, and served as Master of Ceremonies for the Annual Man of the Year Dinner Dance.

Throughout his career, Zerillo has received numerous honors recognizing his commitment to community service and leadership, including the President’s Award from the Italian American Executives of Transportation, the David’s Award from the Italian Sons and Daughters of America, and the Illinois State Crime Commission’s Award of Excellence in Community Outreach.

Zerillo also expressed gratitude to outgoing Chairman Matt Podgorski for his leadership and dedication to the organization.

“I want to sincerely thank Matt Podgorski for his hard work, leadership, and commitment to the Northwest Side GOP Club,” Zerillo said. “Matt helped strengthen the organization and positioned it for continued success, and I look forward to building upon that foundation.”

The Northwest Side GOP Club serves residents and Republican voters throughout Chicago’s Northwest Side and surrounding communities by promoting civic engagement, grassroots activism, and conservative principles at the local and state levels.

Breaking: The Illinois Senate just passed legislation allowing out-of-state illegal immigrants to receive in-state tuition rates at all Illinois public universities.

……According to an update from
Illinois State Senator Andrew Chesney

The vote: 38 Yes (all Democrats)
19 No (all Republicans)

Illinois taxpayers will be responsible for funding this measure through increased taxes.

Chesney says:

“You can’t make this stuff up.

The university bureaucracies love it because it means more revenue. Illinois families get the bill. At a time when tuition is already too high, Springfield is once again putting everyone else ahead of the taxpayers who actually live here.

I voted no.”

Thank you Senator Chesney and all the Republicans who voted no.

Honoring those members of the United States military who have made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our freedom...

Lawmakers end push to stop police from using facial recognition to catch violent criminals - CWB Chicago A group of Illinois lawmakers is ending their effort to pass legislation that would have prohibited state and local police agencies from using facial recognition to develop leads in criminal investigations.

New Illinois GOP chair elected as voting data shows record-low primary turnout and suburban voter collapse Former DuPage County Auditor Bob Grogan was elected as the new chair of Illinois’ Republican Party, replacing Kathy Salvi of Mundelein, who was elected to the post in July 2024.

🚨Red Gala Announcement🚨
https://secure.winred.com/illinoisgop/redgala

Please join us as we host Republican Candidates for Governor and Lt. Governor, Darren Bailey & Aaron Del Mar in Edison Park, January 26th from 6-9pm ’s.