Milly Santiago
| Milly Santiago | |
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Milly Santiago (center) meeting supporters during her 2015 campaign victory party for Chicago alderman
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| City of Chicago Alderman | |
| Assumed office May 18, 2015 |
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| Preceded by | Ray Suarez |
| Constituency | 31st Ward, Chicago |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Milagros Santiago Vega Baja, Puerto Rico |
| Political party | Democratic Party |
| Residence | Chicago, Illinois |
| Alma mater | Northeastern Illinois University |
| Profession | Journalist |
| Website | www.millysantiago.com |
Milly Santiago is alderman of the 31st ward of Chicago, Illinois.
Early life and education
Milly Santiago was born in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico and moved to Chicago in 1976. She soon joined the United States Army Reserve and attended Northeastern Illinois University, earning a bachelor's degree in 1986.[1] Santiago then worked as a television journalist for Telemundo in Chicago and later as a news anchor for Univision, also in Chicago.[2][3] Santiago left Univision and worked as 26th ward alderman Billy Ocasio's chief of staff in 1993.[4] After returning to work for Telemundo as a reporter, she later worked as a communications specialist and manager for the State of Illinois starting in 2008.
Political career
Milly Santiago was elected the alderman of the 31st ward on April 7, 2015. She received 51% of the vote, defeating incumbent alderman Ray Suarez (politician).[5] Santiago was supported by Congressman Luis Gutierrez and Cook County Commissioner Jesús "Chuy" García.[6]
See also
References
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