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✦ Ward 22
Little Village · Garfield Ridge
Alderman since 2019
Ward 22 includes parts of South Lawndale, also known as Little Village, where over 80% of residents are of Mexican descent and which is home to the largest foreign-born Mexican population in Chicago [1]. The ward also extends into Garfield Ridge, the 56th of Chicago's 77 community areas, located about 10 miles from the Loop on the city's far southwest side [2].
In September 2026, the ward recorded 211 crime incidents, bringing the 12-month total to 2,482, a rise of 3.9% from a year earlier and a rank of 39th of 50 wards [3]. Building permits totaled 40 in September 2026, with 287 issued over the last 12 months, up 81.8% from a year ago, ranking 48th of 50 [4]. Construction cost reached $2.2M in September 2026, with a 12-month total of $91.8M, an increase of 207.2% versus a year earlier, ranking 34th of 50 [4]. The ward logged 1,356 311 requests in September 2026, totaling 17,696 over the past year, a 12.2% increase, ranking 39th of 50 [5]. Business licenses issued in September 2026 numbered 37, with 474 over the last 12 months, up 60.9% from a year ago, placing the ward 20th of 50 [6].
The ward is represented by Michael D. Rodriguez through the Ward 22 office [7]. On the Top-5 council items tracked, Rodriguez voted with the Mayor on 4 of 5, or 80%, compared with a council-wide average of 45% [7].
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 | 212 (Sep 2026) | 2,485 | 54.3 | 38th of 50 | +4.4% |
| Building permits | 40 (Sep 2026) | 287 | 6.3 | 48th of 50 | +81.8% |
| Construction cost | $2.2M (Sep 2026) | $91.8M | $2,006 per resident | 49th of 50 | +207.2% |
| 311 requests | 1,356 (Sep 2026) | 17,696 | 387.0 | 39th of 50 | +12.2% |
| Business licenses | 37 (Sep 2026) | 474 | 10.4 | 20th of 50 | +60.9% |
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 | Nay | With | 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 |
South Lawndale is one of the 77 community areas of Chicago in Illinois, United States, located on the West Side of Chicago. Over 80% of the residents are of Mexican descent and the community is home to the largest foreign-born Mexican population in Chicago. 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]
Michael D. Rodriguez
Alderman since 2019
Ward22@cityofchicago.org
(773) 762-1771
Michael D. Rodriguez is not seeking re-election. — Block Club Chicago, Sep 9, 2026
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Updated Oct 12, 2026