City In Review: Chicago

Ashburn · 2025-07

Ashburn 311 calls jump 26%, garbage carts lead

Ashburn fielded 1,796 service requests in July, up 26% from June. Garbage cart maintenance topped the list with 208 calls, followed by 181 tree emergencies and 148 debris cleanups. Permits climbed to 60 from 39, but total value dropped 79% to $853k—nearly all were express permits. Crime ticked up 3% to 183 incidents, though violent offenses fell 11% to 57. No new businesses opened and no food inspections failed.

By the numbers

Building permits60
Declared construction value$853,485
New business licenses16
Business closings (proxy)0
311 service requests1796
Reported crimes183
Violent crimes57
Failed food inspections0

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