Leadership Academy - 5:15
Alderman Gilbert Villegas
Posted Oct 23, 2018
Alderman Gilbert Villegas discusses Leadership Academy which IDs talent and prepares for the next generation of leadership.
Hosted by: Paul Lisnek Produced by: Greater Chicago Newsmakers Team
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