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✦ Ward 20
New City · Washington Park · Woodlawn
Alderman since 2019
Ward 20 sits on Chicago's South Side and includes portions of the New City community area, home to the Canaryville and Back of the Yards neighborhoods [1], as well as Woodlawn, located about 8.5 miles (13.7 km) south of the Loop near Lake Michigan [2].
Crime incidents in the ward totaled 694 in September 2026, with 7,933 recorded over the last 12 months, ranking 5th of 50 wards and up 1.6% from a year ago [3]. Building permits numbered 56 in September 2026, totaling 568 over the last 12 months, a rank of 24th of 50, unchanged from a year ago [4]. Construction cost reached $14.7M in September 2026, with $97.8M over the last 12 months, ranking 22nd of 50 and up 203.7% from a year ago [4]. 311 requests totaled 1,521 in September 2026, with 18,845 over the last 12 months, ranking 37th of 50 and up 8.7% from a year ago [5]. Business licenses issued came to 22 in September 2026, with 282 over the last 12 months, ranking 46th of 50, up 4.8% from a year ago [6].
The ward is represented by Alderperson Jeanette B. Taylor [7]. On the Top 5 council items, the ward's representative voted with the Mayor on 2 of 3, a rate of 67%, against a council average of 45%, with 1 absence recorded.
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 | 695 (Sep 2026) | 7,935 | 156.9 | 5th of 50 | +1.8% |
| Building permits | 56 (Sep 2026) | 568 | 11.2 | 22nd of 50 | +0.0% |
| Construction cost | $14.7M (Sep 2026) | $97.8M | $1,933 per resident | 23rd of 50 | +203.7% |
| 311 requests | 1,521 (Sep 2026) | 18,845 | 372.6 | 35th of 50 | +8.7% |
| Business licenses | 22 (Sep 2026) | 282 | 5.6 | 45th of 50 | +4.8% |
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 | Absent | — | 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 | Not Voting | — | Passed32–17 |
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 [1]
Woodlawn is one of the 77 community areas of Chicago in Illinois, United States. It is near the shore of Lake Michigan 8.5 miles (13.7 km) south of the Loop. Wikipedia [2]
Jeanette B. Taylor
Alderman since 2019
Ward20@cityofchicago.org
(773) 966-5336