Gilbert Villegas's campaign money: donors, lobbyists, and money near votes
Alderperson, 36th Ward (profile). Campaign committees: Friends of Gilbert Villegas for Alderman.
- Cash on hand: $267,333 (as of Sep 30, 2026)
- Raised this term: $893,468; since 2019: $2,242,382 (1,292 itemized donations)
- From Chicago: 59% of itemized money
- From registered City lobbyists: $139,748 in 201 contributions
- From interests tied to legislation, in the 365 days before 6 votes: $16,105 (below)
Top donors
| Donor | Total | Gifts | Employer or occupation | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36th Ward Dems | $155,000 | 5 | Chicago, IL | |
| Chicago Land Operators Joint Labor-Management PAC | $130,958 | 14 | Countryside, IL | |
| 36th Ward PAC | $96,000 | 4 | Chicago, IL | |
| IBEW Illinois PAC | $51,000 | 2 | Washington, DC | |
| Gilbert Villegas for Congress | $42,455 | 5 | Chicago, IL | |
| Cari Sacks | $26,700 | 5 | Sacks Family Foundation | Highland Park, IL |
| Michael Sacks | $26,700 | 5 | GCM GROSVENOR | Highland Park, IL |
| Purple PAC | $26,700 | 3 | Chicago, IL | |
| Teamsters Vounteers in Politics | $26,000 | 5 | Chicago, IL | |
| JB Development, INC. D/B/A/ Jet Brite Systems | $25,000 | 3 | Bolingbrook, IL | |
| Chicago Latino PAC | $23,700 | 7 | Chicago, IL | |
| Realtor PAC | $21,000 | 3 | Springfield, IL | |
| SEIU Local 1 (lobbying client) | $15,000 | 4 | Chicago, IL | |
| IBEW Local 134 PAC | $15,000 | 3 | Chicago, IL | |
| The Custom Companies | $15,000 | 2 | Northlake, IL | |
| LIUNA Chicago Laborers District Council PAC | $15,000 | 4 | Burr Ridge, IL | |
| Eduardo Garcia | $14,600 | 3 | Realty of Chicago LLC | Berwyn, IL |
| AFSCME | $14,355 | 10 | Springfield, IL | |
| Asha Singh | $14,000 | 2 | Synnov | Naperville, IL |
| Warren Baker | $13,000 | 6 | Baker Development | Chicago, IL |
| Latino Leadership Council | $13,000 | 1 | Chicago, IL | |
| Donald Wilson | $12,900 | 2 | DRW Trading Corp | Chicago, IL |
| Rodrigo D'Escoto | $12,750 | 6 | Reflection Window Co | Chicago, IL |
| Local 134 PAC | $12,500 | 5 | Chicago, IL | |
| Kim Nelson | $12,500 | 3 | MZI Group, Inc | Chicago, IL |
Top donors' employers
| Employer | Total | Gifts |
|---|---|---|
| Sacks Family Foundation | $26,300 | 4 |
| Gcm Grosvenor | $26,300 | 4 |
| Realty Of Chicago Llc | $17,100 | 4 |
| Synnov | $14,000 | 2 |
| Baker Development | $13,000 | 6 |
| Drw Trading Corp | $12,900 | 2 |
| Mzi Group, Inc | $12,500 | 3 |
| G&V Construction | $11,500 | 3 |
| Reflection Window Co | $10,750 | 4 |
| Reymundo Rivera | $10,000 | 3 |
| Snaidero Chicago | $9,500 | 4 |
| 2Im Group | $8,750 | 4 |
| Gugliuzza Law P.C. | $8,000 | 2 |
| Doctors Laundry Svc | $7,000 | 2 |
| Clayco | $6,500 | 5 |
Lobbyists who gave
| Lobbyist | Total | Gifts |
|---|---|---|
| Patrick Carey | $7,000 | 10 |
| John Doerrer | $7,000 | 9 |
| Thomas Livingston | $6,500 | 6 |
| Gery Chico | $6,400 | 4 |
| John Dunn | $6,000 | 7 |
| Arnold Harris | $5,750 | 6 |
| David Gupta | $5,000 | 4 |
| John Harris | $5,000 | 4 |
| Jorge Perez | $4,880 | 4 |
| Daniel Shomon | $3,700 | 9 |
| John Kelly | $3,500 | 3 |
| Michael Axelrod | $3,300 | 6 |
| Marcus Nunes | $3,107 | 3 |
| Thomas Raines | $3,000 | 2 |
| David Gross | $3,000 | 2 |
Money near votes
Money from the interests tied to a piece of legislation (its lobbying clients, their lobbyists, companies and employees named in it) received in the 365 days before the vote.
| Legislation | Vote date | Their vote | Amount | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amendment of Municipal Code 7-5-0207 regarding Outdoor Patio Dining | Dec 13, 2023 | Y | $6,605 | Chicago Federation Of Labor (company) |
| Amendment of Municipal Code Titles 2, 4 and 6 by modifying various sections and adding… | Nov 9, 2023 | Y | $5,000 | Seiu Local 1 (company) |
| Proposal of new tax rates for Chicago R.E. transfer tax to set aside for homeless housing | Nov 7, 2023 | N | $2,000 | Chicagoland Apartment Association (company) |
| Short Term Rentals Amendment | May 21, 2025 | Y | $1,500 | Lara Dailey (lobbyist for Airbnb, Inc.) |
| Historical landmark designation for Bryn Mawr Avenue District located at 900 through… | Sep 23, 2026 | Y | $500 | Rolando Acosta (lobbyist for 3244 - 50 Bryn Mawr LLC) |
| Lincoln Ave 35-2015 | Dec 13, 2023 | Y | $500 | Rolando Acosta (lobbyist for 5019 Lincoln LLC) |
Money near a vote is not evidence that it influenced the vote.
Shares the most donors with
- Brian Hopkins: 83 donors in common (6% overlap)
- Walter R. Burnett: 90 donors in common (6% overlap)
- Michael D. Rodriguez: 63 donors in common (5% overlap)
- Samantha Nugent: 58 donors in common (5% overlap)
- William Conway: 51 donors in common (4% overlap)
Legislation they sponsored that was lobbied
- Amendment of Municipal Code Section 17-5-0207 by requiring planned development approval for…: 9 filings (The Invert Chicago LLC)
- Amendment of Municipal Code Titles 2, 4 and 6 by modifying various sections and adding new Chapter 6-130…: 9 filings (Equality Illinois, Illinois Restaurant Association, Seiu Local 1, United Airlines)
- Call for hearing(s) regarding lead service line replacement programs: 4 filings (Illinois Environmental Council, Little Village Environmental Justice Organization)
- Designation of May 2026 as Jewish American Heritage Month in Chicago.: 3 filings (Jewish Federation Of Metropolitan Chicago, Jewish United Fund/Jewish Federation Of Metropolitan Chicago)
- Designation of April 1 through April 30 as Arab American Heritage Month in Chicago.: 3 filings (Jewish Federation Of Metropolitan Chicago, Jewish United Fund/Jewish Federation Of Metropolitan Chicago)
- Issuance of permits for sign(s)/signboard(s) at 3661 W Division St: 3 filings (Cvs Health)
- Issuance of permits for sign(s)/signboard(s) at 3661 W Division St - Permit No. 101073440: 3 filings (Cvs Health)
- Commemoration of National Hispanic Heritage Month and designation of September 15 through October 15 as…: 2 filings (Jewish United Fund/Jewish Federation Of Metropolitan Chicago)
- SO2024-0008201: 2 filings (Amazon.Com Services LLC, Illinois Environmental Council)
- Call on Illinois General Assembly to pass transit management reform and revenue omnibus package: 1 filings (Illinois Environmental Council)
- Amendment of Municipal Code Titles 1, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14A, 14B, 14X and 15 (2026 Municipal Code…: 1 filings (Airbnb, Inc.)
- Amendment of Municipal Code Section 2-120-518 establishing reporting and tracking procedures regarding hate…: 1 filings (Equality Illinois)
- Call for City of Chicago to develop Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) transition plan in accordance with…: 1 filings (Access Living Of Metropolitan Chicago)
- Amendment of Municipal Code Title 3 by adding new Chapter 3-46A to impose Ground Delivery Tax on use of…: 1 filings (Grubhub Inc.)
- Application for 7B Tax Incentive eligibility classification - Bally's: 1 filings (Bally'S Corporation)
Campaign data from the Illinois State Board of Elections (itemized: $150+). Lobbyist data from the City of Chicago Board of Ethics. Lobbyist and lobbyist-client donor flags are name matches. Street addresses are not published. Links between money and legislation are computed: lobbying filings are matched to legislation by record number, address, the client's name, or similar wording; donors are matched by exact company or employer name. Money near a vote is not evidence that it influenced the vote. See also Gilbert Villegas's connections and money across the Council.
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