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✦ Ward 13
Clearing · Garfield Ridge · West Lawn
Alderman since 2011
Ward 13 sits on Chicago's southwest side, encompassing parts of Clearing, Garfield Ridge, and West Lawn. Clearing includes the southern portion of Chicago Midway International Airport [1]. Garfield Ridge, the 56th of Chicago's 77 community areas, lies about 10 miles from the Loop [2]. West Lawn is known for its shifting mix of residents and racial diversity over time [3].
Construction activity in the ward has declined. Construction cost totaled $1.7M in Sep 2026, with $15.2M recorded over the last 12 months. That figure ranks 49th of 50 wards and represents a -51.9% change compared with a year ago.
On council matters, Alderperson Marty Quinn, representing the Ward 13 office, voted with the Mayor on 0 of 5 Top-5 items (0%), below the council average of 45% on those same items [8].
Written by Claude from the sources below · generated October 20, 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 | 230 (Sep 2026) | 2,462 | 47.0 | 40th of 50 | +1.8% |
| Building permits | 40 (Sep 2026) | 422 | 8.1 | 37th of 50 | +17.6% |
| Construction cost | $1.7M (Sep 2026) | $15.2M | $291 per resident | 48th of 50 | -51.9% |
| 311 requests | 1,410 (Sep 2026) | 20,507 | 391.3 | 29th of 50 | -10.3% |
| Business licenses | 23 (Sep 2026) | 407 | 7.8 | 28th of 50 | -55.8% |
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 |
Clearing, one of the 77 semi-official community areas, is located on the southwest side of the city of Chicago, Illinois. The southern portion of Chicago Midway International Airport is located within this community area. Wikipedia [1]
Garfield Ridge is the 56th of Chicago's 77 community areas. Located 10 miles (16 km) from the Loop, it is on the city's far southwest side. Wikipedia [2]
West Lawn, one of Chicago's 77 official community areas, is located on the southwest side of the city. It is considered to be a "melting pot" of sorts, due to its constant change of races moving in and out of the area, as well as the diversity that exists there. Wikipedia [3]
Marty Quinn
Alderman since 2011
Ward13@cityofchicago.org
(773) 581-8000
Marty Quinn is not seeking re-election. — Chicago Sun-Times, Jul 8, 2026
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Updated Oct 12, 2026