List of Presidents of Chicago (Yellowstone: 1936)

The President of Chicago is the head of state and head of government of the nation, and commander-in-chief of the military. The office is the highest in rank and power in Chicago, and one of the most powerful in North America. The president is elected to a term of four years, which are renewable for as long as the candidate is able to run for re-election. Upon the death, resignation, or removal from office of an incumbent President, the Vice President will assume the office.

To qualify for the position, a person must be 30 years of age, a Chicago-born citizen–regardless of when Chicago became a nation, or a "natural born" American citizen. The President is the nation's premier diplomat, and First Citizen, and cannot be charged with any crimes save treason and manslaughter. The president can be impeached if he fails to fulfill his obligations to the nation or is deemed corrupted or inept to hold the office of the presidency.

There have only been eight presidents since Chicago declared independence in 1969. The first was Richard J. Daley, who declared the nation's independence on August 27, 1969. His son, Richard M. Daley, was the longest-serving President of Chicago, and served five and a half consecutive terms in office since 1989. David Orr served the shortest tenure in office, serving a mere eight days as president. His predecessor, Harold Washington was the first African-American president, and Jane Byrne was the first female president.