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✦ Ward 6
Grand Crossing · Chatham · Englewood
Alderman since 2023
Ward 6 sits on Chicago's South Side, encompassing parts of Greater Grand Crossing [1], Chatham [2], and Englewood [3], all among the city's 77 community areas.
In September 2026, the ward recorded 775 crime incidents, bringing the 12-month total to 8,722, ranking 3rd of 50 wards and up 8.5% from a year earlier [4]. Building permits totaled 51 in September 2026, with 615 issued over the past 12 months, ranking 19th of 50, a decline of 12.1% from a year ago [5]. Construction cost reached $1.3M in September 2026, with a 12-month total of $38.2M, ranking 27th of 50, down 40.6% compared to a year earlier [5]. The ward logged 2,123 311 requests in September 2026, totaling 25,490 over the last 12 months, ranking 8th of 50 and up 2.3% year over year [6]. Business licenses issued in September 2026 numbered 57, with 350 over the past 12 months, ranking 31st of 50 but up 159.1% from a year ago [7].
Alderperson William E. Hall represents the ward [8]. On the Top 5 council items, Hall voted with the Mayor 4 of 5 times, or 80%, compared with a council average of 45%.
Written by Claude from the sources below · generated October 19, 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 | 776 (Sep 2026) | 8,727 | 196.6 | 3rd of 50 | +8.7% |
| Building permits | 51 (Sep 2026) | 615 | 13.9 | 19th of 50 | -12.1% |
| Construction cost | $1.3M (Sep 2026) | $38.2M | $860 per resident | 27th of 50 | -40.6% |
| 311 requests | 2,123 (Sep 2026) | 25,490 | 574.1 | 8th of 50 | +2.3% |
| Business licenses | 57 (Sep 2026) | 350 | 7.9 | 27th of 50 | +159.1% |
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 |
Greater Grand Crossing is one of the 77 community areas of Chicago, Illinois. It is located on the city's South Side. Wikipedia [1]
Chatham is one of the 77 community areas of Chicago in Illinois, United States. It is located on the city's South Side. Wikipedia [2]
Englewood is a neighborhood and community area located on the South Side of Chicago, Illinois, United States. It is also the 68th of the 77 community areas in the city. Wikipedia [3]
William E. Hall
Alderman since 2023
Ward06@cityofchicago.org
(773) 241-3100