5th ward, ChicagoThe 5th Ward is one of the 50 aldermanic wards with representation in the City Council of Chicago, Illinois.Past aldersThe current alderperson for the 5th ward is Desmon Yancy.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.