City In Review: Chicago

Riverdale · Then vs Now

Riverdale: 2024-10 vs 2025-10

A side-by-side look at how Riverdale shifted between two periods.

2024-10 2025-10 Change
Building permits 1 0 -100%
Construction value ($) $19,000 $0 -100%
New business licenses 1 0 -100%
Business closings (proxy) 0 0
311 service requests 209 97 -54%
Reported crimes 99 100 +1%
Violent crimes 40 46 +15%
Failed food inspections 1 0 -100%

2024-10

Riverdale's 311 calls more than double to 209

Riverdale's 311 volume jumped 118% to 209 requests in October, driven by 68 tree trim requests and 38 streetlight complaints. Crime ticked down slightly — 99 incidents versus 102 the month before — with violent offenses flat at 40. One building permit was issued under the express program, worth $19,000. No new business licenses.

2025-10

Riverdale logs 100 crimes, tree debris tops 311 calls

Riverdale recorded 100 crimes in October, up 32% from 76 the month before. Violent offenses rose from 40 to 46. Service requests dropped 25% to 97, led by 20 calls for tree debris cleanup. Garbage cart maintenance came in second with 13 requests. No building permits were issued and no new businesses registered.

New businesses — 2024-10

  • KLOECKNER METALS CORPORATION (Manufacturing Establishments)