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✦ Ward 36
Belmont Cragin · Montclare · Humboldt Park
Alderman since 2015
Ward 36 sits on Chicago's Northwest and West Sides, encompassing parts of Belmont Cragin, a community area located about 8 miles (13 km) northwest of the Loop [1], Montclare [2], and Humboldt Park, a West Side neighborhood known for its shifting social and ethnic demographics over the years [3].
Current data on crime incidents, building permits, construction cost, 311 requests, and business licenses for Ward 36 are not available.
The ward is represented by Alderperson Gilbert Villegas, whose office handles constituent services [8]. On council votes, Ward 36 sided with the Mayor on 0 of 5 Top-5 items, or 0%, compared with a council-wide average of 45% on those same measures.
Written by Claude from the sources below · generated October 22, 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 | 353 (Sep 2026) | 3,923 | 77.6 | 22nd of 50 | +0.9% |
| Building permits | 52 (Sep 2026) | 481 | 9.5 | 32nd of 50 | +26.8% |
| Construction cost | $4.6M (Sep 2026) | $46.5M | $920 per resident | 32nd of 50 | -37.4% |
| 311 requests | 1,643 (Sep 2026) | 20,751 | 410.6 | 25th of 50 | -2.0% |
| Business licenses | 50 (Sep 2026) | 476 | 9.4 | 19th of 50 | +0.0% |
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 | 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]
Montclare is one of the 77 community areas of Chicago, Illinois, United States, located on the Northwest Side of Chicago. Wikipedia [2]
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 [3]