Ald. Carrie Austin alert and talking after collapsing during city council, taken to hospital to be checked out

Posted: Dec 15, 2021 / 01:24 PM CST

Updated: Dec 15, 2021 / 01:29 PM CST

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CHICAGO — A Chicago alderperson was taken to the hospital after collapsing during Wednesday’s meeting.

Around 1 p.m. 34th Ward Alderwoman Carrie Austin collapsed.

A short time later she was reported to be conscious, according to others at the meeting.

Media asked to clear the City Council chamber. An Alderperson has collapsed. More to come.
— Tahman Bradley (@tahmanbradley) December 15, 2021

Austin was taken to the hospital and the meeting resumed. She was alert and talking before she left.

No other information has been provided.

City Council chamber is back open but Alderwoman Austin is gone. She’s headed to the hospital to be checked out. pic.twitter.com/mcMt3izAlX
— Tahman Bradley (@tahmanbradley) December 15, 2021

Mayor Lightfoot huddles with alderpeople following the Carrie Austin medical emergency. pic.twitter.com/Tm0prUuyUB
— Tahman Bradley (@tahmanbradley) December 15, 2021

Earlier in the meeting the council had voted to approve both sports betting at Chicago stadiums and the $2.9 settlement for the Anjanette Young case.

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