Anna Langford (October 27, 1917-2008) - The first woman to serve on the Chicago City Council, Langford began her career as a typist for several state and federal agencies. Then in 1956, Langford graduated from the John Marshall Law School at Roosevelt University and began a new career as a civil rights lawyer. Langford was first elected to the city council in 1971 and served again from 1983-1991.