City In Review: Chicago

Brighton Park · 2024-04

Brighton Park's 324 graffiti requests top April 311 calls

Graffiti removal led April's 1,175 service requests with 324 calls—roughly three times the next-highest category, abandoned vehicles at 105. A defunct tree-trim line still pulled 104 requests despite no longer being accepted. Six permits, all through the express program, totaled $47k. Violent crimes made up 73 of 195 reported incidents. One food establishment failed inspection. No new businesses opened or closed.

By the numbers

Building permits6
Declared construction value$46,837
New business licenses13
Business closings (proxy)0
311 service requests1175
Reported crimes195
Violent crimes73
Failed food inspections1

New businesses

Top permit types

Top 311 request types

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