Billy Ocasio

Roberto Maldonado Named 26th Ward Alderman As Daley Bucks Former Alderman

Chicago Sun-Times | Fran Spielman | Posted 08.27.2009 | Chicago


Mayor Daley today appointed Cook County Commissioner Roberto Maldonado to replace Billy Ocasio as 26th Ward alderman....

Alderman Drops Anti-Gay Minister As Successor Pick, Wants Wife Instead

Chicago Tribune | Posted 08.17.2009 | Chicago


Former Ald. Billy Ocasio said today he wants his wife to succeed him as 26th Ward alderman, and he has withdrawn his recommendation of a controversial...

Rev. Wilfredo De Jesus, Ald. Ocasio's Hand-Picked Successor, Blasted For Anti-Gay Views

Chicago Tribune | Oscar Avila | Posted 08.07.2009 | Chicago


[I]n a complicated blending of morality and politics, the pastor's possible appointment has drawn protests from gay activists who object to other rhet...

Would Rev. Wilfredo De Jesus Be Chicago's First Openly Homophobic Alderman?

Chicago Sun-Times | Laura Washington | Posted 07.02.2009 | Chicago


The City Council may soon have its first openly homophobic alderman. If Mayor Daley decides to appoint the Rev. Wilfredo De Jesus to replace 26th Ward...

Ocasio Leaving City Council To Work For Quinn

AP | Posted 06.12.2009 | Chicago


CHICAGO (AP) -- Gov. Pat Quinn has named Chicago Alderman Billy Ocasio as his new senior adviser. Quinn is counting on Ocasio to be his right-hand ma...