Runoffs for Aldermen Pose First Test for Emanuel in Dealings With Council.

After winning the mayoral election with a highly polished campaign that seemed more like a run for governor or president, Rahm Emanuel immediately turned his focus to the bare-knuckle, parochial world of Chicago ward politics. Mr. Emanuel said he did not crave the sort of ''rubber stamp'' backing that the City Council gave to Mayor Richard M. Daley's agenda. But his ability to deliver on campaign promises of radical change at City Hall depends on persuading a majority of aldermen to support his proposals. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]