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✦ Ward 26
Humboldt Park · Logan Square · Hermosa
Alderman since 2023
Ward 26 spans parts of the West Side and northwest side of Chicago, including portions of Humboldt Park, Logan Square, and Hermosa. Humboldt Park has seen notable social and ethnic demographic change over the years [1]. Logan Square is one of the city's 77 community areas [2], as is Hermosa, which contains the Kelvyn Park and Hermosa neighborhoods [3].
In Sep 2026, the ward recorded 343 crime incidents, bringing the 12-month total to 3,848, a figure that ranks 23rd of 50 wards and is up 14.7% from a year ago [4]. Building permits totaled 35 in Sep 2026, with 449 issued over the last 12 months, ranking 36th of 50 and down 18.6% compared with a year ago [5]. Construction cost associated with those permits reached $3.9M in Sep 2026, with a 12-month total of $75.5M, ranking 25th of 50 and up 15.9% year over year [5]. The ward logged 1,644 311 requests in Sep 2026, totaling 19,406 over the last 12 months, ranking 33rd of 50 and up 11.9% from a year ago [6]. Business licenses issued in Sep 2026 numbered 36, with 478 over the last 12 months, ranking 21st of 50 and down 33.3% from a year ago [7].
The ward is represented by Alderperson Jessica L. Fuentes [8]. On the Top-5 council items tracked, Fuentes voted with the Mayor on 4 of 5, or 80%, compared with a council-wide average of 45% [8].
Written by Claude from the sources below · generated October 21, 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 | 347 (Sep 2026) | 3,852 | 81.0 | 23rd of 50 | +16.1% |
| Building permits | 35 (Sep 2026) | 449 | 9.4 | 36th of 50 | -18.6% |
| Construction cost | $3.9M (Sep 2026) | $75.5M | $1,589 per resident | 24th of 50 | +15.9% |
| 311 requests | 1,644 (Sep 2026) | 19,406 | 408.2 | 33rd of 50 | +11.9% |
| Business licenses | 36 (Sep 2026) | 478 | 10.1 | 21st 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 | 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 |
Humboldt Park is one of the 77 community areas of Chicago in Illinois, United States, located on the West Side of Chicago. The Humboldt Park neighborhood is known for its dynamic social and ethnic demographic change over the years. Wikipedia [1]
Logan Square is one of the 77 community areas of Chicago in Illinois, United States. Wikipedia [2]
Hermosa is one of the 77 community areas of Chicago in Illinois, United States, located on the northwest side of Chicago. It contains the Kelvyn Park and Hermosa neighborhoods. Wikipedia [3]
Jessica L. Fuentes
Alderman since 2023
Ward26@cityofchicago.org
(773) 395-0143