Lincoln Park (Chicago community area 7) is split among four City Council wards: the 43rd Ward (Ald. Timmy Knudsen) covers roughly two-thirds of the neighborhood, the 32nd Ward (Ald. Scott Waguespack) covers the western part, the 2nd Ward (Ald. Brian Hopkins) covers parts of the south and southwest, and a sliver along North Avenue is in the 27th Ward. Most of the neighborhood is in Illinois House District 12, Illinois Senate District 6, U.S. House District 5 (Rep. Mike Quigley) and Cook County Board District 12, and it is policed by the Chicago Police 18th and 19th Districts. Because every one of these lines can split a block, check your exact address with the Chicago Board of Elections’ Voter Information Lookup.
Lincoln Park districts and services at a glance
| Topic | Key fact (as of October 2026) |
|---|---|
| City wards | 43rd (largest share), 32nd, 2nd, and a sliver of the 27th |
| Main ward office | 43rd Ward, 2523 N. Halsted St., (773) 348-9500 |
| Illinois House | Mostly District 12; parts in Districts 11, 10, 40 and 9 |
| Illinois Senate | Mostly District 6 (Sen. Sara Feigenholtz); parts in Districts 5 and 20 |
| U.S. House | Almost entirely District 5 (Rep. Mike Quigley); a small southern edge in District 7 |
| Cook County Board | Mostly District 12; small parts in Districts 10 and 3 |
| Police | 18th District (Near North) and 19th District (Town Hall); emergency 911, non-emergency (312) 746-6000 |
| Next elections | General election Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026; municipal (consolidated) primary Feb. 23, 2027; consolidated general/runoff April 6, 2027 |
| Public library | Lincoln Park Branch, 1150 W. Fullerton Ave., (312) 744-1926 |
| City services | Call 311 (312-744-5000 from outside Chicago) or use the CHI311 app |
City Council: which ward is Lincoln Park in?
Lincoln Park is in four wards, and the 43rd Ward is the largest by far. We overlaid the City of Chicago’s official 2023 ward boundaries on the official community area boundary. By land area, the 43rd Ward covers about two-thirds of Lincoln Park, including the central and eastern blocks and the lakefront park. The 32nd Ward covers about a quarter, mostly on the western side, and the 2nd Ward covers about a tenth, in parts of the south and southwest. A very small piece near North Avenue falls in the 27th Ward. Chicago Police incident records for community area 7 in 2026 show the same four wards in the same order.
| Ward | Alderman | Ward office | Phone | Share of Lincoln Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43rd | Timmy Knudsen | 2523 N. Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60614 | (773) 348-9500 | About two-thirds (central and east) |
| 32nd | Scott Waguespack | 2657 N. Clybourn Ave., Chicago, IL 60614 | (773) 248-1330 | About one-quarter (west) |
| 2nd | Brian Hopkins | City Hall, 121 N. LaSalle St., Room 300 (the city lists no neighborhood office) | (312) 643-2299 | About one-tenth (parts of south and southwest) |
| 27th | Walter Burnett Jr. | 4 N. Western Ave., Unit 1C, Chicago, IL 60612 | (312) 432-1995 | A small sliver along North Ave. |
The 43rd Ward office is open Monday–Thursday 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Friday 9 a.m.–2 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m.–noon (except holiday weekends), and takes email at yourvoice@ward43.org. The ward describes itself as running from Diversey to Division and from the lakefront to Racine, so it also reaches beyond Lincoln Park into the Gold Coast and Old Town. Ward offices are your first stop for Streets & Sanitation questions, residential permit parking, block-party permits and local zoning matters. Our zoned parking guide explains how permit parking works.
State and federal representatives
Most Lincoln Park addresses fall in Illinois House District 12, Illinois Senate District 6 and U.S. House District 5, but the edges are split. The table below is based on the Cook County Assessor’s parcel data, which tags each parcel with its 2024 legislative districts. Office addresses come from the Illinois General Assembly member list and the members’ official sites.
Illinois House of Representatives
| District | Representative | District office | Phone | Coverage in Lincoln Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Margaret Croke (D) | 3223 N. Sheffield Ave., Suite A, Chicago, IL 60657 | (773) 348-8974 | Majority of parcels |
| 11 | Ann M. Williams (D) | 3505 N. Ashland Ave., Unit B, Chicago, IL 60657 | (773) 880-9082 | Part (west side) |
| 10 | Jawaharial Williams (D) | 2532 W. Warren Blvd., Suite A, Chicago, IL 60612 | (312) 265-1019 | Part (south/southwest) |
| 40 | Jaime M. Andrade Jr. (D) | 4007 N. Sacramento Ave., Chicago, IL 60618 | (773) 267-2880 | Part (west edge) |
| 9 | Yolonda Morris (D) | 4325-27 W. Roosevelt Rd., Chicago, IL 60624 | (773) 565-4005 | Small part |
The 12th District seat is open in 2026. Rep. Croke won the March 17, 2026 Democratic primary for Illinois Comptroller, and Paul Kendrick won the Democratic primary for her House seat. He faces Republican Justin Kumar on November 3.
Illinois Senate
| District | Senator | District office | Phone | Coverage in Lincoln Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Sara Feigenholtz (D) | 3223 N. Sheffield Ave., Suite A, Chicago, IL 60657 | (773) 296-4141 | Majority (covers House Districts 11 and 12) |
| 5 | Lakesia Collins (D) | 2165 S. Millard Ave., Chicago, IL 60623 | (312) 298-9181 | Part (House Districts 9 and 10) |
| 20 | Graciela Guzmán (D) | 3140 W. Montrose Ave., Chicago, IL 60618 | (773) 278-2020 | Part (House District 40) |
The 6th District is on the 2026 ballot. Sen. Feigenholtz won the Democratic primary over Nick Uniejewski, 55% to 45%, and faces Republican Frank Rowder in November.
U.S. House and U.S. Senate
| Office | Officeholder | Local office / contact | 2026 notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. House, District 5 (almost all of Lincoln Park) | Mike Quigley (D) | 1925 N. Clybourn Ave., Chicago, IL 60614; (773) 267-5926 | Quigley (D) vs. Tommy Hanson (R) on Nov. 3 |
| U.S. House, District 7 (small southern edge) | Danny K. Davis (D) | davis.house.gov | Davis is retiring; State Rep. La Shawn Ford won the Democratic primary |
| U.S. Senate | Richard J. Durbin (D) | senate.gov | Not seeking re-election; Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton (D) vs. Don Tracy (R) |
| U.S. Senate | Tammy Duckworth (D) | senate.gov | Not on the 2026 ballot |
Cook County Board and citywide officials
Most of Lincoln Park is in Cook County Board District 12, whose commissioner, Bridget Degnen, is not running again in 2026. Small parts of the neighborhood are in Districts 10 and 3.
| Office | Officeholder | Office address | Phone | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cook County Commissioner, District 12 (most of Lincoln Park) | Bridget Degnen (D) | 118 N. Clark St., 10th Floor, Chicago, IL 60602; district office 4347 N. Milwaukee Ave. | (312) 603-6380 | Open seat: Elizabeth Granato (D) vs. Alice Hu (R) on Nov. 3 |
| Cook County Commissioner, District 10 (part) | Bridget Gainer (D) | 3223 N. Sheffield Ave., Suite A, Chicago, IL 60657 | (773) 561-1010 | Drake Warren won the March Democratic primary |
| Cook County Commissioner, District 3 (part) | Bill Lowry (D) | 118 N. Clark St., Room 567, Chicago, IL 60602 | (312) 603-6391 | Won the March Democratic primary |
| Mayor of Chicago | Brandon Johnson | City Hall, 121 N. LaSalle St., 4th Floor | 311 | On the ballot again Feb. 23, 2027 |
| City Clerk | Anna M. Valencia | City Hall, 121 N. LaSalle St., Room 107 | (312) 742-5375 | City stickers, dog licenses, residential parking permits |
| City Treasurer | Melissa Conyears-Ervin | City Hall, 121 N. LaSalle St., Room 106 | (312) 744-3356 | Manages city funds and investments |
Upcoming elections and how to find your exact districts
The next election is the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, followed by Chicago’s municipal (consolidated primary) election on February 23, 2027. Dates are from the Cook County Clerk’s election calendar. The Chicago Board of Elections runs voting inside the city.
| Election | Date | What’s on the ballot |
|---|---|---|
| General election | Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026 (polls open 6 a.m.–7 p.m.) | Governor and statewide offices, U.S. Senate, U.S. House, Illinois House and Senate seats, Cook County offices including Board seats |
| Consolidated primary (municipal) | Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2027 | Mayor, City Clerk, City Treasurer and all 50 aldermen (last elected in 2023) |
| Consolidated general (runoffs) | Tuesday, April 6, 2027 | Runoffs for city races where no candidate wins a majority in February |
For November 2026, in-person early voting opened in all 50 wards on October 19, and the downtown Early Voting Supersite at 137 S. State St. has been open since October 1. Online registration closed October 18, but you can still register in person during early voting or on Election Day with two forms of ID, one showing your current address. Mail-ballot applications are due October 29.
- Find your exact districts: use the Your Voter Information lookup at chicagoelections.gov. Enter your name and address to confirm your registration, polling place, sample ballot and elected officials.
- Find your police district and beat: use CPD’s Find Your District map.
- New to the neighborhood? Update your voter registration address, then see our Lincoln Park FAQ for other move-in tasks.
Police: 18th and 19th Districts
Lincoln Park is covered by two Chicago Police districts, and both stations are just outside the neighborhood. The 18th (Near North) station is at 1160 N. Larrabee St. in the Near North Side, and the 19th (Town Hall) station is at 850 W. Addison St. in Lakeview. CPD’s 2026 incident data for community area 7 places the southern part of the neighborhood in 18th District beats 1811–1814 and the northern part in 19th District beats 1931, 1932 and 1935.
| District | Station address | District phone | CAPS email | Lincoln Park beats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18th – Near North | 1160 N. Larrabee St., Chicago, IL 60610 | (312) 742-5870 | CAPS.018District@chicagopolice.org | 1811, 1812, 1813, 1814 |
| 19th – Town Hall | 850 W. Addison St., Chicago, IL 60613 | (312) 744-8320 | CAPS019District@chicagopolice.org | 1931, 1932, 1935 |
For emergencies, call 911. For non-emergency police help, call (312) 746-6000; for city services, call 311. CAPS (the Chicago Alternative Policing Strategy) holds beat meetings where residents meet the officers assigned to their beat. Schedules change, so check the CPD Community Engagement Calendar or email your district’s CAPS office. Ward newsletters often list upcoming meetings too. For neutral, official crime data, use the City’s data portal or CPD’s CLEARmap tools rather than anecdotes.
Fire department: firehouses in Lincoln Park
Two Chicago Fire Department firehouses sit inside Lincoln Park: Engine 22 on Armitage Avenue and Engine 55 on North Halsted Street. Locations come from the City of Chicago fire-station dataset, checked against the official community area boundary.
| Firehouse | Address | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Engine 22 | 605 W. Armitage Ave. (at Larrabee St.), 60614 | Built in 1971; it also houses a hazardous-materials unit |
| Engine 55 (with Truck 44, Battalion 12) | 2700 block of N. Halsted St., 60614 | The city dataset lists 2718 N. Halsted; news coverage gives 2714 N. Halsted |
Firehouses are not walk-in service counters. For fires and medical emergencies, always call 911. Smoke-detector questions and other non-emergency fire matters go through 311.
Library, post offices and hospitals
The neighborhood’s public library is the Chicago Public Library’s Lincoln Park Branch at 1150 W. Fullerton Ave. The main retail post office is the Lincoln Park Postal Store at 2405 N. Sheffield Ave. The closest emergency rooms are just outside the neighborhood, in Lakeview and Streeterville.
Chicago Public Library
| Branch | Address | Phone | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Park Branch | 1150 W. Fullerton Ave., 60614 | (312) 744-1926 | Mon & Wed 10–6; Tue & Thu 12–8; Fri & Sat 9–5; Sun 1–5 |
| Merlo Branch (Lakeview) | 644 W. Belmont Ave., 60657 | (312) 744-1139 | Mon & Wed 12–8; Tue & Thu 10–6; Fri & Sat 9–5; Sun 1–5 |
| Near North Branch | 310 W. Division St., 60610 | (312) 744-0991 | Mon & Wed 12–8; Tue & Thu 10–6; Fri & Sat 9–5; Sun 1–5 |
The Lincoln Park Branch has study rooms, a meeting room, homework help, a shared parking lot entered from Fullerton, and elevator access. The branch opened in 1942 in a storefront and moved into its current building in 1995.
U.S. Post Office (ZIP 60614)
| Location | Address | Phone | Retail hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Park Postal Store | 2405 N. Sheffield Ave., 60614 | (773) 929-2680 | Mon–Fri 9 a.m.–6:30 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m.–3 p.m.; Sun closed |
| Lincoln Park Carrier Annex | 2643 N. Clark St., 60614 | (773) 525-0863 | Carrier (delivery) station; USPS lists no retail hours |
| Graceland (nearby, Lakeview) | 3024 N. Ashland Ave., 60657 | (773) 248-0201 | Check usps.com |
The Clark Street annex occupies the historic Lincoln Park Station building, a Moderne-style post office funded by the Public Works Administration and completed in 1936. For stamps, packages and PO Box rentals, use the Sheffield Avenue Postal Store.
Hospitals and emergency rooms
| Hospital | Address | Main phone | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center | 836 W. Wellington Ave., Chicago, IL 60657 (Lakeview) | (773) 975-1600 | State-designated Level I trauma center; closest full ER to most of Lincoln Park |
| Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital | 225 E. Chicago Ave., Chicago, IL 60611 (Streeterville) | (312) 227-4000 | Pediatric hospital with emergency department |
| Northwestern Memorial Hospital | 251 E. Huron St., Chicago, IL 60611 (Streeterville) | (312) 926-2000 | Large academic medical center with emergency department |
In an emergency, call 911 and let paramedics choose the hospital.
Schools and parks
Lincoln Park’s CPS elementary schools are in CPS Network 4, and Lincoln Park High School is in Network 14, a North Side high school network. The neighborhood’s Park District field houses are at Oz Park, Wrightwood Park and Adams Playground Park.
| Service | Details |
|---|---|
| CPS Network 4 (elementary) | Includes Lincoln, Alcott ES, Mayer, Newberry and Prescott. Network office: 6323 N. Avondale Ave., (773) 534-1035 |
| CPS Network 14 (high school) | Includes Lincoln Park High School |
| School assignment | Assignment depends on your exact address; see our Lincoln Park schools guide |
| Oz Park field house and gym | 2021 N. Burling St., (312) 742-7898 (directory listing) |
| Wrightwood Park field house | 2534 N. Greenview Ave., (312) 742-7816 |
| Adams Playground Park field house | 1919 N. Seminary Ave. (small field house for young children) |
For the lakefront, the zoo, smaller parks and beaches, see our parks and lakefront guide and the parks & outdoors directory.
311, garbage and recycling
Most city service requests start with 311, including potholes, missed garbage pickups, graffiti, rodents and broken streetlights. Your ward office can help when a request stalls.
| Service | How it works |
|---|---|
| 311 City Services | Dial 311 (312-744-5000 from outside Chicago), use the CHI311 app, or file online at chicago.gov/311 |
| Garbage | Streets & Sanitation collects weekly, Monday–Friday, from single-family homes and buildings of four units or fewer. Larger buildings use private haulers. Ask your ward office for your pickup day |
| Blue Cart recycling | City-serviced homes get blue-cart pickup every other week. Put items in loose; no plastic bags |
| Household chemicals & electronics | City drop-off facility at 1150 N. North Branch St. (Goose Island); confirm hours before you go |
| Street sweeping and snow routes | Posted by ward. Watch for orange street-sweeping signs, and see our getting around guide |
Neighborhood associations and the Chamber of Commerce
Lincoln Park has several volunteer neighborhood associations, each covering a few blocks, plus the Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce for businesses. Association boundaries below are as listed by the 43rd Ward. Our sub-neighborhoods guide describes each area.
| Organization | Area | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce | Whole neighborhood; office at 2468 N. Lincoln Ave., (773) 880-5200 | lincolnparkchamber.com |
| Lincoln Central Association | Lincoln Ave., Halsted St. and North Ave. | lincolncentral.org |
| Mid-North Association | Fullerton to the Ogden right-of-way, Lincoln Ave. to the park | midnorthassociation.org |
| Old Town Triangle Association | North Ave., Clark St. and the old Ogden right-of-way | oldtowntriangle.com |
| Park West Community Association | Diversey to Fullerton, Halsted to the lake | Facebook page |
| RANCH Triangle Association | Racine, Armitage, North Ave., the river and Halsted | ranchtriangle.org |
| Sheffield Neighborhood Association | Armitage to Fullerton, the river to Halsted | sheffieldneighborhood.org |
| Wrightwood Neighbors Association | Fullerton to Diversey, Lakewood to Halsted | wrightwoodneighbors.org |
Public-service locations will also appear in our public services directory. For everything else about the neighborhood, start at the complete Lincoln Park guide.
Frequently asked questions
What ward is Lincoln Park in?
Lincoln Park is split among four Chicago wards. The 43rd Ward (Ald. Timmy Knudsen, 2523 N. Halsted St., 773-348-9500) covers about two-thirds of the neighborhood. The 32nd Ward (Ald. Scott Waguespack) covers much of the west side, the 2nd Ward (Ald. Brian Hopkins) covers parts of the south and southwest, and a sliver near North Avenue is in the 27th Ward.
Who represents Lincoln Park in Congress?
Almost all of Lincoln Park is in Illinois’s 5th Congressional District, represented by Rep. Mike Quigley, whose Chicago office is at 1925 N. Clybourn Ave. (773-267-5926). A small southern edge is in the 7th District, where Rep. Danny K. Davis is retiring. Illinois’s U.S. senators are Dick Durbin, who is not running again in 2026, and Tammy Duckworth.
How do I find my exact districts and polling place?
Use the Chicago Board of Elections’ Your Voter Information lookup at chicagoelections.gov. Enter your first and last name and your address to see your registration status, polling place, sample ballot and elected officials. District lines in Lincoln Park can split a single block, so check the exact address rather than going by the neighborhood name.
When are the next elections in Lincoln Park?
The general election is Tuesday, November 3, 2026, with polls open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Chicago’s municipal election for mayor, clerk, treasurer and all 50 aldermen is on February 23, 2027. Any runoffs follow on April 6, 2027.
Which police district covers Lincoln Park?
Two do. The southern part of Lincoln Park is in the 18th (Near North) District, whose station is at 1160 N. Larrabee St. (312-742-5870). The northern part is in the 19th (Town Hall) District, whose station is at 850 W. Addison St. (312-744-8320). Both stations are just outside the neighborhood. For non-emergency police help, call (312) 746-6000; for emergencies, call 911.
Where is the post office in Lincoln Park?
The retail post office for ZIP 60614 is the Lincoln Park Postal Store at 2405 N. Sheffield Ave. (773-929-2680). It is open Monday–Friday 9 a.m.–6:30 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m.–3 p.m. The historic post office building at 2643 N. Clark St. is a carrier annex that handles mail delivery.
What is the closest emergency room to Lincoln Park?
For most of the neighborhood, the closest full emergency department is at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, 836 W. Wellington Ave. in Lakeview, a Level I trauma center. In Streeterville, Lurie Children’s Hospital (225 E. Chicago Ave.) and Northwestern Memorial Hospital (251 E. Huron St.) also have emergency departments. In an emergency, call 911.
Sources
- City of Chicago: Ward 43, Ward 32, Ward 2, Ward 27
- Chicago Data Portal: Boundaries – Wards (2023–), Community Areas, Fire Stations, Police Stations, Crimes – 2001 to Present
- Cook County Open Data: Assessor – Parcel Universe (legislative and commissioner districts)
- 43rd Ward office and 43rd Ward neighborhood groups
- 32nd Ward office; 2nd Ward office
- Illinois General Assembly: House members and Senate members
- Rep. Mike Quigley: contact; U.S. Senate: Illinois senators
- Cook County: Commissioner Degnen, Commissioner Gainer, Commissioner Lowry
- Office of the Mayor; Office of the City Clerk; Office of the City Treasurer
- Cook County Clerk: upcoming election dates; Chicago Board of Elections
- NBC Chicago: 2026 Illinois voting guide; Chicago Sun-Times: early voting
- Primary results: 2026 Illinois Senate election, The Illinoize: legislative primary results, 2026 U.S. House elections in Illinois, 2026 U.S. Senate election in Illinois, WTTW: 7th District primary, Cook County primary results
- CPD 18th District, CPD 19th District, CPD Find Your District
- Rep. Quigley: Engine 22 visit; CBS Chicago: Engine 55 firehouse
- Chicago Public Library: Lincoln Park Branch, branch history, Merlo Branch, Near North Branch
- USPS: Lincoln Park Postal Store, USPS: Lincoln Park Carrier Annex; Living New Deal: Lincoln Park Station
- Illinois Hospital Report Card: Advocate Illinois Masonic; Lurie Children’s; Northwestern Memorial
- CPS Network 4, CPS Network 14
- Chicago Park District: Oz Park, Wrightwood Park, Adams Playground Park
- City of Chicago: 311; Streets & Sanitation: residential garbage; 44th Ward: Blue Cart recycling
- Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce: contact
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Last updated October 2026 by Joe Bjorklund, Baird & Warner Lincoln Park.