Will Burns

King, appointed to replace Will Burns last year, got 64 percent of the vote.

Read the background and positions on the five candidates to replace Ald. Will Burns.

But King hasn't faced tough votes on cops, schools and taxes yet, the author of the UIC report says.

Five candidates are expected to run in the special election to replace Will Burns.

The former 4th Ward alderman gave most of his campaign money to allies, but hasn't closed the funds.

Ald. Will Burns resigned March 1, but his office is still holding events.

A special election will take place next February, and King appears ready to run for the post.

Ald. Nicholas Sposato welcomed her by saying, "I'm certain the mayor made a great appointment."

Sophia King, appointed to serve as 4th Ward aldermen, said, "My record speaks for itself."

The mayor will accept applications for the interim post until March 4 and will decide by April 29.

The Inspector General will be able to investigate "breaches of ethics" but not government efficiency.

Mayor Rahm Emanuel will appoint an interim alderman until the special election in February.

Mayor Rahm Emanuel will have 60 days to appoint Burns' successor in City Council.

Black Youth Project 100 called on four South Side aldermen to not invest more money in police.

Ald. Ameya Pawar said he hoped it would help tame the "insane" commentary on EveryBlock.