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✦ Ward 46
Uptown · Lake View
Alderman since 2023
Ward 46 includes parts of Uptown, bounded by Foster Avenue to the north, Montrose Avenue and Irving Park Road to the south, Lake Michigan to the east, and Ravenswood Avenue and Clark Street to the west [1]. It also includes parts of Lake View, located on Chicago's North Side and bordered by West Diversey Parkway on the south, West Irving Park Road and West Montrose Avenue on the north, North Ravenswood Avenue on the west, and Lake Michigan on the east [2]. The ward is represented by Alderperson Angela Clay, Ward 46 office [7].
In September 2026, the ward recorded 420 crime incidents, bringing the 12-month total to 4,058, ranking 21st of 50 wards, up 8.5% from a year earlier [3]. Building permits totaled 49 in September 2026, with 408 issued over the last 12 months, ranking 39th of 50, a 44.1% increase from a year ago [4]. Construction cost associated with those permits reached $7.9M in September 2026, with a 12-month total of $202.9M, ranking 11th of 50, up 400.9% year-over-year [4]. The ward logged 1,091 311 service requests in September 2026, totaling 13,720 over the last 12 months, ranking 45th of 50, up 9.3% from a year earlier [5]. Business licenses issued came to 27 in September 2026, with 451 over the last 12 months, ranking 23rd of 50, down 22.9% compared to a year ago [6].
On the council record, Alderperson Clay voted with the Mayor on 4 of 5 Top-5 items, or 80%, compared with a council average of 45% [7].
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 | 419 (Sep 2026) | 4,056 | 86.6 | 21st of 50 | +8.3% |
| Building permits | 49 (Sep 2026) | 408 | 8.7 | 41st of 50 | +44.1% |
| Construction cost | $7.9M (Sep 2026) | $202.9M | $4,331 per resident | 12th of 50 | +400.9% |
| 311 requests | 1,091 (Sep 2026) | 13,720 | 292.9 | 45th of 50 | +9.3% |
| Business licenses | 27 (Sep 2026) | 451 | 9.6 | 23rd of 50 | -22.9% |
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 |
Uptown is one of the 77 community areas of Chicago in Illinois, United States. It is bounded by Foster Avenue to the north; Montrose Avenue and Irving Park Road to the south; Lake Michigan to the east; and Ravenswood Avenue and Clark Street to the west. Wikipedia [1]
Lake View is one of the 77 community areas of Chicago in Illinois, United States. It is located on the city's North Side and is bordered by West Diversey Parkway on the south, West Irving Park Road and West Montrose Ave on the north, North Ravenswood Avenue on the west, and the shore of Lake Michigan on the east. Wikipedia [2]
Angela Clay
Alderman since 2023
Ward46@cityofchicago.org
(312) 744-6831