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✦ Ward 14
Archer Heights · Gage Park · Chicago Lawn
Alderman since 2023
Ward 14 on Chicago's southwest side includes parts of Archer Heights [1], Gage Park [2], and Chicago Lawn [3]. Gage Park's population is largely working-class, with a housing stock made up mostly of bungalows [2]. The surrounding community areas reflect the broader character of the city's southwest side neighborhoods [1][3].
In the ward's data, crime incidents totaled 312 in September 2026, with 3,703 recorded over the last 12 months, ranking 26th of 50 wards and down 3.1% compared to a year earlier [4]. Building permits reached 30 in September 2026, totaling 296 over the last 12 months, ranking 47th of 50, though up 50.0% from a year ago [5]. Construction cost associated with these permits was $920K in September 2026, with $27.6M over the last 12 months, ranking 44th of 50, up 2.3% year over year [5]. 311 service requests numbered 1,927 in September 2026, totaling 20,817 over the last 12 months, ranking 26th of 50, an increase of 21.9% from a year earlier [6]. Business licenses issued totaled 30 in September 2026, with 361 over the last 12 months, ranking 37th of 50, down 33.3% compared to a year ago [7].
Alderperson Jeylu B. Gutierrez represents Ward 14 [8]. On the five Top-5 council items tracked, Gutierrez voted with the Mayor on 3 of 5, or 60%, compared with a council average of 45% on the same measures.
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 | 315 (Sep 2026) | 3,706 | 69.3 | 26th of 50 | -2.2% |
| Building permits | 30 (Sep 2026) | 296 | 5.5 | 47th of 50 | +50.0% |
| Construction cost | $920K (Sep 2026) | $27.6M | $517 per resident | 43rd of 50 | +2.3% |
| 311 requests | 1,927 (Sep 2026) | 20,817 | 389.5 | 26th of 50 | +21.9% |
| Business licenses | 30 (Sep 2026) | 361 | 6.8 | 39th of 50 | -33.3% |
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 | Nay | With | Failed16–29 |
| Feb 15, 2024 | Adoption of arbitration option in certain police disciplinary casesCity Council | Nay | With | Failed18–32 |
| Nov 7, 2023 | Submission of public question by referendum to Chicago voters for increase in Chicago real estate transfer tax ratesCity Council | Yea | With | Passed32–17 |
Archer Heights is a community area in Chicago, Illinois, one of the 77 official community areas of Chicago. Wikipedia [1]
Gage Park is one of Chicago's 77 well-defined community areas, located on the city's southwest side; it is also the name of a park within the neighborhood. Gage Park's population is largely working-class, and its housing stock is mostly bungalows. Wikipedia [2]
Chicago Lawn is one of the 77 community areas of Chicago, Illinois. It is located on the southwest side of the city. Wikipedia [3]
Jeylu B. Gutierrez
Alderman since 2023
Ward14@cityofchicago.org
773-236-0117