The Chicago City Council is the legislative branch of the City of Chicago government. It is composed of the Mayor and 50 elected alderpersons who enact ordinances, approve budgets, and oversee city policy and administration.
Municipal governance, city budgeting, zoning and land use, public safety, transportation, housing, public health, economic development, and local regulation
Primarily funded through the City of Chicago’s general operating budget and municipal revenues
City of Chicago; Mayor of Chicago; Office of the City Clerk; 50 alderpersons representing Chicago wards
municipal legislative body
