City In Review: Chicago

Bridgeport · 2026-03

Bridgeport 311 calls jump 44%, graffiti leads

Service requests spiked to 1,354 in March, up from 939 the month prior. Graffiti removal topped the list with 223 calls, followed by tree trims (163) and potholes (145). Permits dropped by half to 13, though the $1.18 million in value included two new construction projects. New businesses included Meze Table Market and Frunchroom Cycles. Violent crime ticked up to 34 incidents from 25, while overall crime dipped slightly to 107.

By the numbers

Building permits13
Declared construction value$1,182,250
New business licenses15
Business closings (proxy)0
311 service requests1354
Reported crimes107
Violent crimes34
Failed food inspections0

New businesses

Top permit types

Top 311 request types

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