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✦ Ward 30
Portage Park · Belmont Cragin · Irving Park
Alderman since 2023
Ward 30 sits on Chicago's Northwest Side, near the community areas of Portage Park, Belmont Cragin, and Irving Park. Portage Park is bordered by Jefferson Park and Forest Glen to the north, Dunning and Harwood Heights to the west, Irving Park to the east, and Belmont-Cragin to the south [1]. Belmont Cragin, designated Community Area 19, lies about 8 miles northwest of the Loop [2]. Irving Park is bounded by the Chicago River on the east, the Milwaukee Road railroad tracks on the west, Addison Street on the south, and Montrose Avenue on the north [3].
In September 2026, the ward recorded 223 crime incidents, totaling 2,503 over the last 12 months, ranking 41st of 50 citywide, a decrease of 3.9% from a year earlier [4]. Building permits numbered 42 in September 2026, with 399 issued over the last 12 months, ranking 40th of 50, down 8.7% from a year ago [5]. Construction cost reached $1.4M in September 2026, with $29.9M over the last 12 months, ranking 43rd of 50 and down 31.8% from a year ago [5]. 311 requests totaled 1,884 in September 2026, with 22,123 over the last 12 months, ranking 18th of 50, up 12.9% from a year ago [6]. Business licenses issued came to 28 in September 2026, totaling 370 over the last 12 months, ranking 39th of 50, a decline of 52.5% from a year ago [7].
Ruth Cruz represents Ward 30 [8]. On the Top 5 council items tracked, the ward's alderperson voted with the Mayor on 3 of 5, or 60%, compared with a council average of 45%.
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 | 223 (Sep 2026) | 2,505 | 49.6 | 42nd of 50 | -3.9% |
| Building permits | 42 (Sep 2026) | 399 | 7.9 | 38th of 50 | -8.7% |
| Construction cost | $1.4M (Sep 2026) | $29.9M | $592 per resident | 40th of 50 | -31.8% |
| 311 requests | 1,884 (Sep 2026) | 22,123 | 438.3 | 17th of 50 | +12.9% |
| Business licenses | 28 (Sep 2026) | 370 | 7.3 | 38th of 50 | -52.5% |
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 |
Portage Park is one of the 77 community areas of Chicago in Illinois, United States, located on the northwest side of Chicago. Portage Park is bordered by the community areas of Jefferson Park and Forest Glen to the north, Dunning and the suburb of Harwood Heights to the west, Irving Park to the east and Belmont-Cragin to the south. Wikipedia [1]
Belmont Cragin is one of the 77 community areas of Chicago in Illinois, United States, located on the Northwest Side of Chicago. It is designated Community Area 19, and is located 8 miles (13 km) northwest of the Loop. Wikipedia [2]
Irving Park is one of the 77 community areas of Chicago in Illinois, United States, and is located on the city's Northwest Side. It is bounded by the Chicago River on the east, the Milwaukee Road railroad tracks on the west, Addison Street on the south and Montrose Avenue on the north, west of Pulaski Road stretching to encompass the region between Belmont Avenue on the south and, roughly, Leland Avenue on the north. Wikipedia [3]
Ruth Cruz
Alderman since 2023
Ward30@cityofchicago.org
(773) 628-7874