Chicago community area: West Town (strangely, the western border of 'West Town' cuts through the middle of Humboldt Park, even though there's a separate Humboldt Park community area)
Reverend Wilfredo De Jesús is thought to be the most likely person to be appointed the new 26th Ward Alderman (watch for updates here or here)
June 24, 2009 — Lucio Martínez, the head of police precinct #14 (Humboldt Park area) was demoted in the wake of a murder and a stabbing during the annual Puerto Rican festival. John Escalante was picked as his replacement.
June 16 - 21, 2009 — Fiestas Puertorriqueñas, the annual Puerto Rican festival and parade in Humboldt Park occured
May 12, 2009 — Billy Ocasio, who was 26th Ward Alderman, was asked by the new governor Pat Quinn to become a senior advisor. At this point, the 26th Ward seat became vacant. (Pat Quinn became governor as a result of Rod Blagojevich stepping down) (in the meantime, Héctor Villagrana will perform many of the same duties until a mayor Richard M. Daley chooses a replacement alderman)
