Race for 34th Ward Alderman

The far South Side 34th Ward includes Washington Heights, West Roseland, West Pullman, and part of Morgan Park. Incumbent Ald. Carrie Austin has represented the ward since 1994, when she was tapped to take over for her late husband, Lemuel Austin. An ally of Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Austin chairs City Council's powerful Budget Committee and frequently advocates for more economic development and crime-fighting efforts in her ward.