in a carpool. Politics Hegewisch has been part of Chicago's 10th ward since at least the 1960s. For much of the latter half of the twentieth century, it was dominated by Ed Vrdolyak, who served as the Democratic Ward Committeeman from 1968 to 1987 and Alderman from 1971 to 1987. The Hispanic Democratic Organization, a pro-Daley political action committee had a strong presence in the ward until its demise after the Hired Trucks scandal. The current alderman is Susan Sadlowski Garza, who has served since defeating John Pope in the 2015 runoff election. In the 2016 presidential election, Hegewisch cast 1,962 votes for Hillary Clinton and cast 1,135 votes Donald Trump. In the 2012 presidential election, Hegewisch cast 1,944 votes for Barack Obama and 1,015 votes for Mitt Romney. Local media Hegewisch is currently served by Our Neighborhood Times, a bimonthly newspaper headquarters in Hegewisch and widely distributed throughout the neighborhood. Between 1997 and 2012, Hegewisch was also served by the South Chicago-based Southeast Chicago Observer. The paper was distributed in Hegewisch, albeit to a lesser extent. Both papers come out on even-numbered weeks. Notable people Eric Anderson, professional basketball player. Glenn Dawson, Democratic member of the Illinois General Assembly. He served in the Illinois House of Representatives from 1979 to 1981 and the Illinois Senate from 1981 to 1987. He lived in Hegewisch during his legislative tenure. Carmel Bernon Harvey, Jr., Specialist in the United States Army and recipient of the Medal of Honor. He is a namesake of nearby Olive–Harvey College. Eugene Izzi, Chicago author. John Mallee, Major League Baseball hitting coach currently with the Philadelphia Phillies. Mallee was with the Chicago Cubs from 2014 to 2017. He was raised in the Hegewisch neighborhood. Battling Nelson, born Oskar Matthæus Nielsen, boxer who held the world lightweight championship on two separate occasions. Samuel Panayotovich, member of the Illinois House of Representatives from 1983 until 1989. He lived in Hegewisch during his time in office. John Pope, Alderman from Chicago's 10th ward from 1999 to 2015. Edward Sadlowski, labor activist and a past director of the United Steelworkers of America. Susie Sadlowski Garza, Alderman from Chicago's 10th ward since 2015. Edward Vrdolyak, Alderman from Chicago's 10th ward from 1971 to 1987. He resided in East Side, but was a dominant political figure in Hegewisch. References External links Official City of Chicago Hegewisch Community Map Hegewisch.Net City of Chicago Website Community