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HEATHER WILLS FOR 18TH WARD CHICAGO

About Heather

Hi! I am Heather Wills and I am excited to offer myself as a candidate for your 18th Ward Alderman!

As a community organizer for over 20 years, I understand the necessity in working with people to get the job done. Collaborative efforts from the community raise the community; therefore, it is time for our community to be organized block by block and organization by organization to truly grow our community.

I am so excited to work with the residents and business owners in the 18th Ward and am looking forward to meeting you on the campaign trail! 

Organizational Affiliations

  • AME Zion Church Economic and Political Empowerment Committee: Chicago District Coordinator
  • Chicago’s 18th Ward Aldermanic Office Community Representative
  • Coalition of African American Leaders: Voter Registration Co-Chair, May 2018 COAL Breakfast Presenter
  • Ordained Minister
  • OPEIU Local 9: Member
  • Metropolitan Board, Chicago Urban League: Member
  • National Council of Negro Women, AMEZ-NW Section: Member, Former 1st Vice President
  • Order of the Eastern Star: Past Matron
  • Illinois Poor People’s Campaign, Southside Cluster: Member
  • P.O.W.3.R., 501(c)(3): Programming and Event Chair, Former Board Chairperson, Founding Board Member
  • The Ark of St. Sabina GEMS Mentoring Program: Advisory Council, Former Life Coach, Former Mentor
  • Worker’s Center for Racial Justice: Member
  • Young Democrats of Chicago: Member

Leading In Her Community

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Howard Brown ULP Strike
Chicago, 2023
Organized Souls to the Polls
Illinois and Indiana, 2022
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Community Budget Engagement Forum
Chicago, 2022
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Poor People's Campaign Rally
​Washington, D.C., 2022
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Roe V. Wade Overturn Rally
Chicago, 2022
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OES Community Service Project
Chicago, 2022
Organized Voter Engagement Forums
Chicago, 2022
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Chicago Urban League Youth Summit
Chicago, 2022
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 Community Safety Town Hall
Chicago, 2022
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Community Prayer Vigil
Chicago, 2021
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Attended COPA Community Engagement Session
Chicago, 2021
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Attended Budget Engagement Forum
​Chicago, 2021
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Attended WCRJ Safety and Liberation Forum
​Chicago, 2021
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Community Discussion Moderator
​Chicago, 2020
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P.O.W.3.R. Youth Expo
​Chicago, 2019
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Voter Engagement Initiative
Chicago, 2019
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C.O.A.L. Monthly Breakfast
Chicago, 2018
​https://coalchicago.com/guest-speakers/heather-wills-pow3r/
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P.O.W.3.R. Youth Expo
Chicago, 2018
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Treasurer's Office Thought Leader Meeting
​Chicago, 2017
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P.O.W.3.R. Youth Expo
Chicago, 2016

Endorsements

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directory.runforsomething.net/candidate/3143/wills-heather/
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​www.racialandgenderequity.org/post/we-can-do-this-all-day
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https://www.ccctu.org/legislative
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https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yFnh-SJAC277Sz-Izi2uUbJ36d_GbqUjqhfgPk868Z0/preview
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https://www.iviipo.org/
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www.seiuhcilin.org/resources/election-information/
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www.instagram.com/p/CoJBGMmLTJO/
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​www.instagram.com/ilunionofthehomeless/
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www.aldermania.info/post/2023-endorsements-southwest-side-wards-13-14-15-16-17-18-19-23​
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www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-editorial-city-council-endorse-gutierrez-lopez-coleman-wills-oshea-taylor-20230208-dqkjcdydzrh7tnnfgujhwz5x4i-story.html​
Paid for By Neighbors for Heather Wills
A copy of our report with the State Board of Elections is (or will be) available on the Board’s official website (www.elections.il.gov) or for purchase from the State Board of Elections, Springfield, Illinois.
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