18th ward, Chicago
ward in Chicago
The 18th Ward is one of the 50 aldermanic wards with representation in the City Council of Chicago, Illinois.
History
From 1965 until 1990, the ward's committeeman was John M. Daley, a second cousin of the powerful Chicago mayor Richard J. Daley.
Since at least the 1980s, the majority of the Ashburn neighborhood has been located within the ward. As of the 2023–2033 decennial reapportionment of ward boundaries, Ashburn is located entirely within the 18th ward.
Past alders
The current alderperson for the 18th ward is Derrick Curtis.
Before 1923
Before 1923, wards were represented by two aldermen.
Since 1923
Since 1923, wards have been represented by a single alderman. Elections have also been nonpartisan, though officeholders often still publicly affiliate with parties.
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