City In Review: Chicago

Brighton Park · 2026-03

Brighton Park permit spending hits $2.5 million

Fifteen permits pulled in Brighton Park totaled $2.5 million, up from $435,000 in February. Eight were express permits. New businesses included El Loto de Fuego Latin Fusion, E&E Fish Market, and Paleteria Ayutla. Service requests climbed 21%, led by 416 graffiti removal calls. Food inspectors flagged eight critical violations, compared to two last month. Crime edged down—170 incidents versus 179 in February, with violent offenses dropping from 60 to 56.

By the numbers

Building permits15
Declared construction value$2,515,029
New business licenses15
Business closings (proxy)0
311 service requests1518
Reported crimes170
Violent crimes56
Failed food inspections8

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