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✦ Ward 16
Englewood · Chicago Lawn · New City
Alderman since 2019
Ward 16 spans parts of Chicago's South and Southwest Side community areas, including Englewood [1], Chicago Lawn [2], and New City [3], the latter of which contains the neighborhoods of Canaryville and Back of the Yards [3].
In the ward's data for September 2026, crime incidents totaled 573, bringing the 12-month count to 6,925, ranking 10th of 50 wards, down 0.7% from a year earlier [4]. Building permits numbered 64 in September 2026, with 584 over the last 12 months, ranking 22nd of 50, unchanged from a year ago [5]. Construction cost reached $2.7M in September 2026, totaling $51.4M over the last 12 months, ranking 38th of 50, up 55.0% from a year earlier [5]. Requests to 311 numbered 2,181 in September 2026, with 25,476 over the last 12 months, ranking 11th of 50, up 7.4% from a year ago [6]. Business licenses issued totaled 23 in September 2026, with 285 over the last 12 months, ranking 45th of 50, down 8.0% from a year earlier [7].
Stephanie D. Coleman represents Ward 16 [8]. On the five Top-5 council items tracked, Coleman voted with the Mayor on 3 of 5, or 60% of the time, compared with a council average of 45% [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 | 576 (Sep 2026) | 6,929 | 154.5 | 10th of 50 | -0.2% |
| Building permits | 64 (Sep 2026) | 584 | 13.0 | 23rd of 50 | +0.0% |
| Construction cost | $2.7M (Sep 2026) | $51.4M | $1,147 per resident | 37th of 50 | +55.0% |
| 311 requests | 2,181 (Sep 2026) | 25,476 | 568.2 | 11th of 50 | +7.4% |
| Business licenses | 23 (Sep 2026) | 285 | 6.4 | 46th of 50 | -8.0% |
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 |
Englewood is a neighborhood and community area located on the South Side of Chicago, Illinois, United States. It is also the 68th of the 77 community areas in the city. Wikipedia [1]
Chicago Lawn is one of the 77 community areas of Chicago, Illinois. It is located on the southwest side of the city. Wikipedia [2]
New City is one of Chicago's 77 official community areas, located on the southwest side of the city in the South Side district. It contains the neighborhoods of Canaryville and Back of the Yards. Wikipedia [3]
Stephanie D. Coleman
Alderman since 2019
Ward16@cityofchicago.org
(773) 306-1981