The 2nd Ward is one of the 50 aldermanic wards with representation in the
City Council
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of
Chicago
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,
Illinois
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.
History
Past alders
The current alderperson for the 2nd ward is Brian K. Hopkins.
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.
Originally covering Douglas, Chicago, Douglas and its immediate surroundings, this ward has drastically moved northward to its current location across the Near North Side, Chicago, Near North Side and West Town, Chicago, West Town.
Demographics
Electoral history
Notes
References
City of Chicago Wards, 02
1837 establishments in Illinois
Constituencies established in 1837
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