Leslie Hairston

Leslie Hairston is alderman of the 5th ward of the City of Chicago she was elected in 1999. Hairston is a Hyde Park native. As alderman, she represents the ward in the Chicago City Council along with representatives from the 49 other Chicago wards. She was reelected in 2003, 2007 amp 2011.

Hairston was born in Chicago and grew up in the Hyde Park and South Shore neighborhoods. She is an alums of University of Chicago Lab Schools. Hariston earned her bachelors degree from the University of Wisconsin, and her law degree from Loyola University School of Law. Before becoming alderman, Hairston was in a private law practice.

Source: Wikipedia