10th ward, ChicagoThe 10th Ward is one of the 50 aldermanic wards with representation in the City Council of Chicago, Illinois.HistoryThe ward was created on February 16, 1857, when the number of wards in the city increased from nine to ten.Past aldersThe current alderperson for the 10th ward is Peter Chico, who has represented the ward since 2023.Before 1923Before 1923, wards were represented by two aldermen.Since 1923Since 1923, wards have been represented by a single alderman. Elections have also been nonpartisan, though officeholders often still publicly affiliate with parties.