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✦ Ward 47
North Center · Lincoln Square · Lake View
Alderman since 2019
Ward 47 on Chicago's North Side encompasses parts of North Center, Lincoln Square, and Lake View. North Center is bordered by Montrose Avenue to the north, Diversey Parkway to the south, the Chicago River to the west, and Ravenswood Avenue to the east, and includes smaller neighborhoods such as Roscoe Village [1]. Lincoln Square encompasses Ravenswood, Ravenswood Gardens, Bowmanville, Budlong Woods, and Lincoln Square itself [2]. Lake View sits along Lake Michigan's shore, bounded by West Diversey Parkway, West Irving Park Road, West Montrose Avenue, and North Ravenswood Avenue [3].
In September 2026, crime incidents in the ward totaled 177, bringing the 12-month count to 2,432, a rank of 44th of 50 wards and a decrease of 29.8% from a year earlier [4]. Building permits numbered 79 in September 2026, with 797 issued over the trailing 12 months, ranking 9th of 50, though down 8.1% from a year ago [5]. Construction cost associated with those permits reached $8.2M in September 2026, totaling $190.2M over 12 months, a 14th-of-50 ranking and a 17.5% increase year-over-year [5]. The ward logged 1,843 311 service requests in September 2026, for a 12-month total of 22,095, ranking 16th of 50 and up 18.4% from a year earlier [6]. Business licenses issued in September 2026 totaled 74, with 775 over the last 12 months, ranking 9th of 50 but down 20.4% from a year ago [7].
The ward is represented by Alderperson Matthew J. Martin [8]. On the five highest-profile council votes tracked, Martin voted with the Mayor on 4 of 5, or 80%, compared with a council-wide average of 45% alignment on those same items.
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 | 179 (Sep 2026) | 2,435 | 40.3 | 44th of 50 | -29.0% |
| Building permits | 79 (Sep 2026) | 797 | 13.2 | 9th of 50 | -8.1% |
| Construction cost | $8.2M (Sep 2026) | $190.2M | $3,148 per resident | 14th of 50 | +17.5% |
| 311 requests | 1,843 (Sep 2026) | 22,095 | 365.6 | 16th of 50 | +18.4% |
| Business licenses | 74 (Sep 2026) | 775 | 12.8 | 9th of 50 | -20.4% |
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 |
North Center is one of the 77 community areas of Chicago in Illinois, United States, located in the city's North Side. North Center is bordered on the north by Montrose Avenue, on the south by Diversey Parkway, on the west by the Chicago River and on the east by Ravenswood Avenue; it includes the neighborhoods of Northcenter, Roscoe Village, St. Wikipedia [1]
Lincoln Square is one of the 77 community areas of Chicago in Illinois, United States, located on the North Side of Chicago. It encompasses the smaller neighborhoods of Ravenswood, Ravenswood Gardens, Bowmanville, Budlong Woods, as well as Lincoln Square itself. Wikipedia [2]
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 [3]
Matthew J. Martin
Alderman since 2019
Ward47@cityofchicago.org
(773) 868-4747