HUD accused Chicago of violating residents’ civil rights by allowing City Council members to use their veto power to block ...

That power, known as aldermanic prerogative, is highly valued because it allows City Council members to shape the makeup of their wards and respond to their constituents’ wishes.

Aldermanic prerogative — the custom in Chicago’s City Council to allow each alderman to direct zoning and permit decisions within his or her ward — is part of City Hall’s DNA.

HUD cites aldermanic prerogative segregation in ChicagoYolanda Perdomo is an award-winning journalist and a digital producer for CBS Chicago. Previously, Yolanda was a producer and reporter for ...

This article originally appeared on PlanPhilly. — Philadelphia’s 2019 municipal primary will be remembered for the sheer number of candidates running for spots on City Council. But it is also a ...