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✦ Ward 21
Washington Heights · West Pullman · Morgan Park
Alderman since 2023
Ward 21 sits on Chicago's far south side, encompassing parts of Washington Heights, West Pullman, and Morgan Park. Washington Heights ranks as the 73rd of Chicago's 77 community areas and lies about 12 miles (19 km) from the Loop [1]. West Pullman is one of the city's 77 official community areas [2]. Morgan Park, which includes Mount Greenwood Cemetery, sits south of Beverly and north of the Chicago city border [3].
In September 2026, the ward recorded 616 crime incidents, part of a 12-month total of 6,811, ranking 12th of 50 wards and down 3.1% from a year earlier [4]. Building permits totaled 75 in September 2026, with 924 issued over the last 12 months, ranking 6th of 50, a decline of 7.4% versus a year ago [5]. Construction cost reached $2.4M in September 2026, with a 12-month total of $41.4M, ranking 36th of 50 and down 52.0% year over year [5]. The ward logged 2,315 311 requests in September 2026, with 30,024 over the past year, ranking 4th of 50 and down 4.3% from the prior year [6]. Business licenses totaled 11 in September 2026, with 357 issued over the last 12 months, ranking 38th of 50, a drop of 78.0% compared to a year earlier [7].
Ward 21 is represented by Alderperson Ronnie L. Mosley [8]. On the council's Top-5 items, Mosley voted with the Mayor on 3 of 5, or 60%, 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 | 619 (Sep 2026) | 6,822 | 135.1 | 13th of 50 | -2.7% |
| Building permits | 75 (Sep 2026) | 923 | 18.3 | 6th of 50 | -7.4% |
| Construction cost | $2.4M (Sep 2026) | $41.3M | $818 per resident | 35th of 50 | -52.0% |
| 311 requests | 2,315 (Sep 2026) | 30,024 | 594.4 | 4th of 50 | -4.3% |
| Business licenses | 11 (Sep 2026) | 357 | 7.1 | 37th of 50 | -78.0% |
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 |
Washington Heights is the 73rd of Chicago's 77 community areas. Located 12 miles (19 km) from the Loop, it is on the city's far south side. Wikipedia [1]
West Pullman is a neighborhood located on the far south side of the city of Chicago, Illinois. It is one of the 77 official community areas of Chicago. Wikipedia [2]
Morgan Park, located on the far south side of the city of Chicago, Illinois, United States, is one of the city's 77 official community areas. Morgan Park is located south of the Beverly neighborhood and north of the Chicago city border, and includes Mount Greenwood Cemetery. Wikipedia [3]
Ronnie L. Mosley
Alderman since 2023
Ward21@cityofchicago.org
(773) 881-9300