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Chicago Neighborhoods
Fitzgerald, Peter. (2018). Chicago community areas map. Wikimedia. Retrieved from: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Chicago_community_areas_map.svg Accessed 1 Oct. 2019
Finding Your Neighborhood and Chicago Alderpersons
Albany Park is Ward 33
Served by Alderperson Rossana Rodriguez Sanchez
Humboldt Park is Ward 26
Served by Alderperson Jessica Fuentes
Pilsen is Ward 25
Served by Alderperson Byron Sigcho Lopez
Chicago is divided into fifty wards, each represented by an Alderperson elected for a four-year term. Together, these 50 Alderpersons form the Chicago City Council, which serves as the city's legislative branch. The City Council typically meets monthly to exercise general and specific powers delegated by state statute. As the legislative body of the city, the City Council votes on a wide range of important matters. These include proposed loans, grants, bond issues, land acquisitions and sales, zoning changes, traffic control issues, mayoral appointees, and other financial appropriations. The Council also plays a crucial role in shaping city policies and priorities. Additionally, the City Council is responsible for approving the comprehensive plan of public improvements for the city.
Image: A picture of the Chicago City Council
City of Chicago. (n.d.). City Council, Your Ward & Alderperson.