alderman
noun
al·der·man
ˈȯl-dər-mən 
1
: a person governing a kingdom, district, or shire as viceroy for an Anglo-Saxon king
2
a
: a magistrate formerly ranking next below the mayor in an English or Irish city or borough
b
: a high-ranking member of a borough or county council in Ireland or formerly in England chosen by elected members
3
: a member of a city legislative body
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In many areas where the units were legalized, aldermen added caveats.
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Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
At least one alderman thinks so.
—Erik S. Hanley, jsonline.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Kendrick is currently a Grandview alderman and is simultaneously running for re-election to the seat.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
The alderman pitched himself as a fresh and new choice for county leadership, while the incumbent touts her expertise and experience at the helm.
Preckwinkle, 79, has been the Cook County Board president since 2010.
—Sabrina Franza, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
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Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
At least one alderman thinks so.
—Erik S. Hanley, jsonline.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Kendrick is currently a Grandview alderman and is simultaneously running for re-election to the seat.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
The alderman pitched himself as a fresh and new choice for county leadership, while the incumbent touts her expertise and experience at the helm.
Preckwinkle, 79, has been the Cook County Board president since 2010.
—Sabrina Franza, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
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“Alderman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/alderman. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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alderman
noun
al·der·man
ˈȯl-dər-mən
: a member of a city legislative body
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