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✦ Ward 31
Belmont Cragin · Hermosa · Portage Park
Alderman since 2019
Ward 31 sits on Chicago's Northwest Side, encompassing portions of Belmont Cragin, located about 8 miles (13 km) northwest of the Loop [1], Hermosa, which includes the Kelvyn Park and Hermosa neighborhoods [2], and Portage Park, which borders Jefferson Park, Forest Glen, Dunning, Harwood Heights, Irving Park, and Belmont-Cragin [3].
In September 2026, the ward recorded 203 crime incidents, totaling 2,757 over the prior 12 months, ranking 36th of 50 wards and down 10.2% from a year earlier [4]. Building permits reached 40 in September 2026, with 284 issued over the last 12 months, ranking 49th of 50, up 66.7% year over year [5]. Construction cost associated with these permits was $3.3M in September 2026 and $13.7M over the trailing 12 months, ranking 50th of 50, an increase of 67.1% from a year ago [5]. 311 service requests totaled 1,508 in September 2026, with 18,836 logged over the last 12 months, ranking 36th of 50, up 3.6% year over year [6]. Business licenses issued numbered 26 in September 2026, with 403 over the past 12 months, ranking 25th of 50, down 46.9% from the prior year [7].
The ward is represented by Felix Cardona Jr. through the Ward 31 office [8]. On the Top 5 council items tracked, the alderperson voted with the Mayor on 0 of 5 occasions (0%), compared with a council 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 | 204 (Sep 2026) | 2,756 | 55.7 | 35th of 50 | -9.7% |
| Building permits | 40 (Sep 2026) | 284 | 5.7 | 49th of 50 | +66.7% |
| Construction cost | $3.3M (Sep 2026) | $13.7M | $277 per resident | 50th of 50 | +67.1% |
| 311 requests | 1,508 (Sep 2026) | 18,836 | 380.7 | 36th of 50 | +3.6% |
| Business licenses | 26 (Sep 2026) | 403 | 8.1 | 25th of 50 | -46.9% |
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 | 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 | Yea | Against | Failed16–29 |
| Feb 15, 2024 | Adoption of arbitration option in certain police disciplinary casesCity Council | Yea | Against | Failed18–32 |
| Nov 7, 2023 | Submission of public question by referendum to Chicago voters for increase in Chicago real estate transfer tax ratesCity Council | Nay | Against | Passed32–17 |
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 [1]
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 [2]
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 [3]
Felix Cardona Jr.
Alderman since 2019
Ward31@cityofchicago.org
(773) 824-2000