Silvana Tabares (born January 7, 1979)[1] is a member of the Chicago City Council from the 23rd ward.[2] Prior to her June 15, 2018 appointment to the City Council, she had served in the Illinois House of Representatives representing the 21st district since January 2013.[3][4]
During her time in the Illinois House of Representatives, she was viewed as an ally of Speaker Michael Madigan.[2]
Celina Villanueva was appointed to succeed Tabares in the Illinois House of Representatives upon Tabares resignation to accept an appointment to the Chicago City Council.[5]
Tabares was appointed by Mayor Rahm Emanuel to replace retiring 23rd Ward alderman Michael R. Zalewski on the Chicago City Council.[2] She took office June 28, 2018.
Tabares was elected to a full term as alderman in 2019.