Gilbert Villegas

Gil Villegas
Villegas at a runoff debate, 2015
Member of the Chicago City Council
from the 36th ward
Assumed office
May 18, 2015
Preceded byNicholas Sposato (redistricted)
Personal details
Born (1970-10-26) October 26, 1970
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
EducationNortheastern Illinois University (BA)
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Marine Corps
Unit2nd Light Antiaircraft Missile Battalion
Battles/warsGulf War

Gilbert Villegas (born October 26, 1970) is an American politician. He is a member of the Chicago City Council, serving as alderperson for the city's 36th ward. The 36th ward includes Belmont-Cragin, Galewood, Hermosa, Humboldt Park, Montclare and Portage Park. Prior to his election to the Chicago City Council, he served as chief of staff of the Illinois Capital Development Board.