11th ward, Chicago


The 11th Ward is one of the 50 aldermanic wards with representation in the City Council of Chicago, Illinois. It is broken into 38 election precincts. Five Mayors of Chicago have come from this ward: Edward Joseph Kelly, Martin H. Kennelly, Richard J. Daley, Michael A. Bilandic and Richard M. Daley.
The ward has had notable levels of political corruption. It is home to the headquarters of the so-called Daley machine and the 11th ward "...had by far the highest number of trucking firms benefitting from the City of Chicago's Hired Truck Program".

Alderpersons

The current alderperson for the 11th ward is Nicole Lee.
Before 2021, alderpersons were formally known as "aldermen".
Previous aldermen include:

1863–1923

From the creation of the district in 1863 until 1923, it was represented by two aldermen elected to two-year terms. Elections were staggered.

1923–present

Since 1923, the district has been a single-member district.

Demographics

As of 2015, the demographics of the ward were:
  • Total Population: 51,497
  • White: 37.3 percent
  • Black: 4.77 percent
  • Hispanic: 23.08 percent
  • Asian: 34.05 percent.