City In Review: Chicago

Beverly · 2025-05

Beverly's 311 calls nearly double on tree debris

Beverly logged 1,261 service requests in May, up 95% from April, driven almost entirely by storm cleanup. Residents filed 292 tree debris removal requests and 258 tree emergencies—together accounting for nearly half of all 311 calls. Permits climbed 23% to 27, with $1.5 million in declared work. Nineteen of those were express permits, suggesting minor repairs rather than major projects. Violent crime dropped 32%, from 22 incidents to 15. Overall crime ticked up slightly to 74 cases. No new businesses opened or closed during the month.

By the numbers

Building permits27
Declared construction value$1,509,735
New business licenses6
Business closings (proxy)0
311 service requests1261
Reported crimes74
Violent crimes15
Failed food inspections2

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