City In Review: Chicago

Brighton Park · 2025-10

Brighton Park permit work doubles to $416k

Brighton Park pulled 17 permits in October worth $416,167—nearly double September's $209k. Most were express permits (11 total), with four renovation jobs and two signs rounding out the list. Crime reports rose 18% to 192, while violent incidents dipped slightly from 68 to 67. Graffiti removal requests led the 311 pile with 397 calls, followed by 68 abandoned vehicle complaints. No new businesses opened and food inspection failures dropped to zero from two.

By the numbers

Building permits17
Declared construction value$416,167
New business licenses15
Business closings (proxy)1
311 service requests1056
Reported crimes192
Violent crimes67
Failed food inspections0

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