City In Review: Chicago

Brighton Park · 2025-07

Brighton Park permit count jumps 82% as values slide

Brighton Park issued 40 permits in July, up from 22 the month before, but total value fell 65% to $2.5 million. Sign permits led the way with 18, followed by 14 express permits. Service requests climbed 14% to 1,538, driven by 378 graffiti removal calls and 112 tree emergencies. Violent crime dropped 12% to 58 incidents, part of an overall 8% decline. No new businesses opened or closed.

By the numbers

Building permits40
Declared construction value$2,550,456
New business licenses24
Business closings (proxy)0
311 service requests1538
Reported crimes176
Violent crimes58
Failed food inspections2

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