# Jackson Park

Jackson Park, in the Woodlawn community area: Ward 5. Stories, alderpersons and recent legislation.

## Alderpersons

- [Desmon C. Yancy](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/5), 5th Ward

## Recently passed in these wards

- [Designation of 6756-6758 S Chappel Ave as Low Affordability Community](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2025-0018733-s-chappel-ave-low-affordability-community) (O2025-0018733, Passed Sep 25, 2025)
- [Establishment of Jackson Park Housing Pilot Program by amending various parts of Chapters 2-44-110, 5-10, and 5-12 of the Municipal Code](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2023-0004085-establishment-jackson-park-housing-pilot-program) (SO2023-0004085, Passed Sep 25, 2025)
- [Historical landmark designation for Hyde Park Union Church at 5600 S Woodlawn Ave](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2024-0009806-historical-landmark-hyde-park-union-church) (O2024-0009806, Passed Jul 17, 2024)

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Source: https://www.chicagopolitics.org/on-my-block/neighborhoods/jackson-park · Chicago Politics, an independent tracker of the Chicago City Council. Guide for agents: https://www.chicagopolitics.org/llms.txt