Gilbert Villegas represents the 36th Ward, covering Portage Park and parts of Belmont Cragin. An alderperson is the elected City Council member for one of Chicago\u2019s 50 wards, voting on ordinances, the city budget and local zoning. Villegas is a Marine veteran.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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