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This list is organized by which side of the Chicago River the wards were on as of 1923. Numbering the wards such that those on the South Side received the first numbers, followed by in order the West and North sides was a tradition that had dated to the City's founding and division into wards in 1837. [ 1 ]
The 4th Ward is one of the 50 aldermanic wards with representation in the City Council of Chicago, Illinois.It is divided into 28 election precincts. [2] Lake Michigan is the ward's eastern boundary for much of its area. [3]
Chicago's alderpersons are generally given exceptional deference, called "aldermanic privilege" or "aldermanic prerogative", to control city decisions and services within their ward. [ 58 ] [ 59 ] This is an unwritten and informal practice that emerged in the early 20th century and gives alderpersons control over "zoning, licenses, permits ...
Previously served in 11th ward; later elected alderman again in 1897 in 17th ward [1] [4] 47th 48th Michael McNurney 1884–1886 Republican [1] [4] Stephen P. Revere 1885–1887 Republican: Later elected alderman again in 1895 in 17th ward [1] [7] 49th 50th Henry M. Deal 1886–1888 [1] [7] J.N. Mulvihill 1887-1888 Redistricted to 17th ward in ...
Later elected alderman again in 1895 in 19th ward [1] [6] 40th James O'Brien 1876–1877 Previously served in 9th ward [1] 41st Richard M. Oliver 1877–1879 [1] 42nd 43rd Thomas Purcell: 1879–1885 Democratic [1] [6] 44th 45th 46th 47th 48th 49th Redmond F. Sheridan: 1885–1888 Democratic: Redistricted to 19th ward in 1888 [1] [5] Lawrence A ...
The proposed map will create 16 wards with Black majorities and 14 with Latino majorities, sources said. ... CHICAGO — Enough Chicago aldermen are in agreement on a new map of the city’s 50 ...
Enough Chicago aldermen are in agreement on a new map of the city’s 50 wards that they will avoid a ballot referendum next month that would have let voters choose from between competing maps ...
Chicago is traditionally divided into the three "sides" of the North Side, West Side, and South Side by the Chicago River. These three sides are represented by the white stripes on the Flag of Chicago. [12] The city is also divided into 50 wards for the purpose of electing one alderman each to the Chicago City Council. These wards have at times ...