Edward Cullerton

Edward F. "Foxy Ed" Cullerton (1841–1920) was a politician who was a longtime alderman of the Chicago City Council, and also served as a member of the Illinois Senate.

Early life and career Cullerton was born in Chicago in 1842. Cullerton's family were some of the original settlers of Chicago.

Cullerton was educated in public schools.

Cullerton was a successful saloon (hotel) keeper.

Political career Cullerton was a Democrat. In the Illinois Senate he distinguished himself by standing as an opponent to the West Side Park Commissioners' taxation scheme, and also became well-versed in parliamentary procedure.

In 1876, Cullerton was elected an alderman of what, that year, was re-titled the Chicago City Council for the 6th ward. Cullerton died in his home on February 1, 1920, at the age of 78.

Cullerton had a reputation for being shrewd and for being quiet, giving root to his nickname "Foxy Ed". William J. Cullerton, Thomas W. Cullerton, and Timothy Cullerton. Also, family in-law Thomas R. Allen held this seat.

P. J. Cullerton was an ally of Richard J. Daley, and served as Cook County assessor,

Patti Jo "P.J." Cullerton, served as the 38th ward Democratic committeewoman for over 20 years.

John Cullerton (his great-grandnephew) served as president of the Illinois Senate, and Tom Cullerton served as an Illinois state senator as well.