CHICAGO — Chicago Alderman Tom Tunney introduced Tuesday he’ll retire on the finish of his time period in Could of 2023 after almost 20 years.

“I’ve all the time strived to do my finest for the residents and companies within the Lakeview
group and have been honored by the exceptional alternative to serve the residents of the
forty fourth Ward for nearly twenty years,” mentioned Alderman Tunney. “I’m grateful for the belief they put
in me to assist lead Lakeview ahead in ways in which benefited residents, companies and guests,
alike. I’ll proceed to work tirelessly for the ward by way of my final day on the Metropolis Council. As I
look forward, I see so many nice methods through which I can proceed to present again to the town I like.”

Tunney is the fifth alderman to announce his departure from Chicago Metropolis Council in the previous few months.

He has led the forty fourth Ward since 2002 and is presently the vice mayor. Ald. Tunney has served below three mayors. His departure will full a complete turnover for illustration on the North Aspect lakefront.

There may be hypothesis he’s contemplating to run for mayor within the upcoming election.

Along with serving on the town council, Ald. Tunney has owned Ann Sather
Eating places for the previous 41 years.