Chicago Ward 5

Represented by Desmon C. Yancy on Chicago City Council. Here's who represents it, the community areas it covers, and its public-record permit, 311, and code-enforcement activity.

Alderperson

Desmon C. Yancy

Ward05@cityofchicago.org

Chicago City Council is officially nonpartisan. Roster as of 2026-08-12. Who is my alderman?

Ward 5 by the numbers

Development pulse (building permits): 38.5; permits per 1,000 parcels; +25% vs city

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Community areas in Ward 5

Greater Grand Crossing
Hyde Park
Kenwood
South Shore
Woodlawn

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