18th Ward
Neighborhoods
- Austin, Garfield Park, North Lawndale
- Bronzeville, Near South Side
- Downtown
- Englewood, Chatham, Auburn Gresham
- Hyde Park, Woodlawn, South Shore
- Jefferson Park, Portage Park, Norwood Park
- Lakeview, Wrigleyville, Northalsted
- Lincoln Park, Old Town
- Lincoln Square, North Center, Irving Park
- Logan Square, Humboldt Park, Avondale
- Pilsen, Little Village, Back of the Yards
- Uptown, Edgewater, Rogers Park
- Wicker Park, Bucktown, West Town
Ald. Derrick Curtis Facing Community Organizer Heather Wills In 18th Ward Race
Curtis is hoping to keep his seat amid some recent controversies, while Wills is is banking on years of community work to generate support on Election Day.
Ald. Derrick Curtis Involved In An Accidental Shooting — Again
Curtis' daughter was shot in her leg during a concealed carry class the alderman was teaching last week, WGN reported. It's the second accidental shooting involving the Southwest Side alderman since October.
Southwest Side Alderman Accidentally Shoots Himself While Cleaning Gun
Ald. Derrick Curtis, who represents part of the Far Southwest Side and is a concealed-carry instructor, wounded his hand in the accidental shooting Monday.
How Much Does My Alderman Make? Here’s A Complete List
The highest-paid alderpeople will make $142,772 next year, thanks to a nearly 10 percent raise. The lowest-paid alderperson makes $115,560, by comparison.