Alderwoman Jeanette B. Taylor
Ward 20 Comprises 7 Neighborhoods!
Back of the Yards
Back of the Yards developed around the historic Union Stock Yards, which one made Chicago a national center for meatpacking and labor organizing. The neighborhood has long been shaped by working-class and immigrant communities and remains known for strong community leadership.
Englewood
Englewood grew rapidly as a rail and streetcar hub but experienced major population loss after industrial jobs declined and transportation patterns changed. Infrastructure projects, economic shifts, and disinvestment contributed to displacement and long-term challenges across the area.
Fuller Park
Fuller Park is named after Melville Fuller, a former U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice, and was developed during Chicago's early industrial growth. Mid-20th-century infrastructure projects, including construction related to the Dan Ryan Expressway, displaced residents and reshaped the neighborhood's footprint.
Hyde Park
Hyde Park is home to the University of Chicago and has long been shaped by academic, cultural, and policy influence. The neighborhood has a complex history tied to urban renewal, housing policy, and institutional growth.
New City
New City developed alongside Chicago's industrial economy and includes parts of the historic Back of the Yards area. The neighborhood has been shaped by working-class families, industrial labor, and later demographic shifts to economic change.
Washington Park
Washington Park takes its name from the park designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, whose work influenced urban planning nationwide. The surrounding community has been shaped by housing policy, institutional development, and proximity to major cultural sites.
Woodlawn
Woodlawn has long been shaped by Black community organizing, education, and advocacy on the South Side. The neighborhood experienced disinvestment and population decline, followed by renewed development tied to large-scale projects such as the Obama Presidential Center.