Politics & Government
Aldermen Approve New Chicago Ward Map, Avoid Ballot Referendum On New Boundaries
Voters will not hvae to choose between two competing maps next month.
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.
