From top left across, Ald. Monique Scott, Creative Scott, Vetress Boyce and Edward Ward. From bottom left across, Traci "Treasure" Johnson, Drewone Goldsmith and Luther Woodruff. Not pictured is Larry Nelson. [Courtesy photos] 

Despite an eight-way race for 24th Ward alderman, no challenger has been able to compete in the fundraising sphere with the incumbent, who was handpicked by the mayor last year. The 24th Ward includes North Lawndale and a part of Little Village.