| Source | Chicago Magazine |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | May 30, 2023, 3 p.m. |
| Last Updated | May 30, 2023, 3 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.chicagomag.com/news/the-seven-most-progressive-wards-in-chicago/ |
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The 33th Ward, which is centered on Albany Park on the near northwest side, once
defined machine politics in Chicago. Its longtime alderman, Richard Mell,
maintained the loyalty of his constituents by doling out patronage jobs as
bridge tenders. Politics was a family business for Mell. He elected so...