Chicago Our Kind of Town

Government

The City is populated by almost 3 million people and is divided into 50 wards, each represented by an alderman. All 50 alderman comprise the Chicago City Council. Through its government process of checks and balances, the Mayor and the City Council oversee all city related issues.

Form . . . . . . . . . . . . Mayor/Council

Council. . . . . . . . . . 50 Aldermen
(Each Alderman represents a single ward.)

Term of Office . . . . 4 Years

 

Activity

Answer the following questions:

1.Who is the current Mayor of Chicago?_______________________

•When was he first elected? _______________________

•When does his current term of office expire? _____________

2. Who is your alderman? __________________________

•What ward do you live in? _______________________

•Where is the ward office located? ____________________________________