7th ward, ChicagoThe 7th Ward is one of the 50 aldermanic wards with representation in the City Council of Chicago, Illinois.HistoryThe ward was created on February 16, 1847, when the number of wards in the city increased from six to nine. Also created were the 8th and 9th wards.Past aldersThe current alderperson for the 7th ward is Gregory Mitchell, who has represented the ward since 2015.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.DemographicsElectoral history