Alderperson Angela Clay and Committeeperson Sean Tenner at the Aragon Ballroom
Alderperson Angela Clay and Committeeperson Sean Tenner at Uptown's Aragon Ballroom.

An iconic stretch of Chicago.

We have wonderful restaurants, supermarkets, easy access to public transportation, great resources for seniors, and iconic entertainment venues — including the Green Mill Jazz Club, the Riviera Theatre, the Chicago Eagle and the Aragon Ballroom.

An incredible number of new businesses and arts venues are opening across the 46th — we are a community on the rise!

A ward that shows up
85%
ward turnout in the 2024 General election
Only
ward in Chicago that became more Democratic at the presidential level from 2020 to 2024
91%
turnout in our strongest precinct, 2024 General

Our neighborhoods

Every part of the ward has its own character — and its own neighborhood organizations that make us proud of the 46th.

Uptown

Historic entertainment district — home of the Green Mill, the Riviera, the Aragon, and a thriving arts scene along Lawrence Avenue.

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Buena Park

Tree-lined streets and historic homes between the lakefront and Graceland Cemetery, with a close-knit neighbors association.

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Lakeview East

Bustling lakefront living with new theatres, restaurants, and easy access to everything along Broadway and Clark.

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Explore the 46th Ward

From jazz clubs to the lakefront — some of the places that make our corner of Chicago worth showing up for. Tap any spot to open it in maps.

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Join us and make a difference.

Our members come from every part — and every precinct — of the 46th Ward, and represent the great diversity of our neighborhoods.