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✦ Ward 10
South Deering · Hegewisch · East Side
Alderman since 2023
Ward 10 sits on Chicago's far South Side, encompassing South Deering, Hegewisch, and East Side. South Deering is the largest of the city's 77 official community areas, with 80% of its land zoned as industrial, natural wetlands, or parks, and a small residential section in its northeast corner [1]. Hegewisch borders Riverdale and South Deering to the west, the East Side to the north, the village of Burnham to the south, and Hammond, Indiana, to the east [2]. East Side lies between the Calumet River and the Illinois-Indiana state line, about 13 miles south of downtown Chicago [3].
In September 2026, the ward recorded 443 crime incidents, bringing the 12-month total to 5,081, ranking 18th of 50 wards and up 2.5% from a year earlier [4]. Building permits totaled 52 in September 2026, with 412 issued over the last 12 months, ranking 38th of 50, an increase of 18.2% from a year ago [5]. Construction cost reached $15.9M in September 2026, with a 12-month total of $185.8M, ranking 23rd of 50 and up 2175.0% compared to a year earlier [5]. 311 requests numbered 1,541 in September 2026, totaling 18,961 over the past 12 months, ranking 35th of 50, a decrease of 0.6% from a year ago [6]. Business licenses issued in September 2026 numbered 37, with 391 over the last 12 months, ranking 32nd of 50, down 2.6% from the prior year [7].
Ward 10 is represented by Alderperson Peter Chico [8]. On the Top-5 council items tracked, Chico voted with the Mayor on 0 of 5, or 0%, compared with a council average of 45% [8].
Written by Claude from the sources below · generated October 19, 2026
Monthly since March 2020. Months before May 2023 use the previous ward boundaries.
Permits the Department of Buildings issued, counted by issue date — new construction, renovations, demolitions, electrical, and more. One project can hold several permits.
| Metric | Latest month | Last 12 months | Per 1,000 residents | Rank of 50 | vs a year ago |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime incidents | 445 (Sep 2026) | 5,086 | 93.0 | 18th of 50 | +3.0% |
| Building permits | 52 (Sep 2026) | 412 | 7.5 | 39th of 50 | +18.2% |
| Construction cost | $15.9M (Sep 2026) | $185.8M | $3,396 per resident | 20th of 50 | +2175.0% |
| 311 requests | 1,541 (Sep 2026) | 18,961 | 346.6 | 37th of 50 | -0.6% |
| Business licenses | 37 (Sep 2026) | 391 | 7.1 | 31st of 50 | -2.6% |
Council average on the Top 5 since inauguration: 45%
| Date | Item | Vote | Mayor | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 14, 2024 | Levy of real estate taxes for Fiscal Year 2025City Council | Nay | Against | Failed0–50 |
| Sep 18, 2024 | Superintendent of Police directed to enter into and execute new contract or contract extension or renewal for acoustic gunshot detection technology servicesCity Council | Yea | Against | Passed33–14 |
| Apr 1, 2024 | Amendment of 2023-2027 Rules of Order and Procedure by removal of Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez as Chair of Committee on Housing and Real EstateCity Council | Yea | Against | Failed16–29 |
| Feb 15, 2024 | Adoption of arbitration option in certain police disciplinary casesCity Council | Yea | Against | Failed18–32 |
| Nov 7, 2023 | Submission of public question by referendum to Chicago voters for increase in Chicago real estate transfer tax ratesCity Council | Nay | Against | Passed32–17 |
South Deering, located on Chicago's far South Side, is the largest of the 77 official community areas of that city. Primarily an industrial area, a small residential neighborhood exists in the northeast corner and Lake Calumet takes up a large portion of the area. 80% of the community area is zoned as industrial, natural wetlands, or parks. Wikipedia [1]
Hegewisch is one of the 77 community areas of Chicago, Illinois, located on the city's far south side. It is bordered by the neighborhoods of Riverdale and South Deering to the west, the East Side to the north, the village of Burnham to the south and the city of Hammond, Indiana to the east. Wikipedia [2]
East Side is one of the 77 official community areas of Chicago, Illinois. It is on the far south side of the city, between the Calumet River and the Illinois-Indiana state line, 13 miles (21 km) south of downtown Chicago. Wikipedia [3]
Peter Chico
Alderman since 2023
Ward10@cityofchicago.org
(773) 768-8138