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Alderperson bill signed into law by Gov. Pritzker
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a law this week that changes the title of "alderman" and "aldermen" to "alderperson" and "alderpersons."
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - Chicago aldermen are a thing of the past.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a law this week that changes the title of "alderman" and "aldermen" to "alderperson" and "alderpersons."
It's part of a bill to make the position more inclusive.
The bill also moved the state's primary from March 15 to June 28.