Aldermen Approve New Chicago Ward Map, Avoid Ballot Referendum On New Boundaries

Chicago IL

16 May, 2022

5:12 PM

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By Todd Feurer, CBS Chicago: CHICAGO (CBS) — After months of acrimonious fighting over the future boundaries of the city's 50 wards, the City Council on Monday approved a new ward map that will avoid having voters choose between two competing maps next month. Aldermen approved the new ward map by a 43-7 vote during a special City Council meeting on Monday, just days before a deadline to avoid having the map decided by a ballot referendum during the June 28 primary elections. The new ward map will take effect with the 2023 municipal elections. Until then, aldermen will continue representing their current wards. Read more at CBS Chicago