10th Ward Alderman Peter Chico

Alderman Peter Chico was sworn in as the first Latino Alderman of the 10th Ward on May 15th, 2023. He was born and raised in South Chicago, he attended St. Coumba Grammar School and in May 2001, he graduated from De La Salle High School, in Chicago, Illinois. In August of 2001, he became a student at Benedictine University – Lisle, Illinois. In May of 2005, he graduated from Benedictine University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science. In June of 2016, he graduated with a Master’s Degree in Public Service from DePaul University, Chicago, Illinois. He is the grandson of John Chico, who was a union leader, and was ultimately elected President of Local 65 at U.S. Steel South Work in the 1970s.

 

Alderman Peter Chico started his professional career working at United Way raising funds to improve communities in need. He then worked in child welfare services. He began to work at Maryville Academy in their children’s shelter, helping to improve the lives of adolescents in DCFS care. Next, he was employed with Volunteers of America as a case worker with children in foster care. Peter began employment with the Cook County Sheriff’s Department. He then became a Chicago Police Officer and was previously assigned to the 004th District as a District Intelligence Officer. 

The 10th Ward is the largest ward in the City of Chicago, and encompasses the following neighborhoods: Riverdale, Golden Gate, Altgeld Gardens, Hegewisch, East Side, South Chicago, Bush, South Deering & Vets Park. The 10th Ward is policed by the 004th & 005th Districts.

Alderman Peter Chico

 

City Council Committees:

Committee on Committees and Rules

Comittee on Economic Capital and Technology Development

Committee on Education and Child Development

Committee on License and Consumer Protection

Committee on Pedestrian and Traffic Safety

Committee on Public Safety

Committee on Workforce Development