City In Review: Chicago

Brighton Park · 2026-04

Brighton Park permit value halves to $1.2M

Brighton Park issued 17 permits in April, two more than March, but their combined value dropped 51% to $1.24 million. Twelve were express permits; two covered new construction. Ten businesses opened, including Pro Sudz Laundromat and Sputnik Coffee Company. Crime fell sharply—113 incidents versus 170 the month before, violent offenses down 38%. Graffiti removal led 311 requests with 318, more than twice the pothole complaints at 143. Service requests overall were down 13%.

By the numbers

Building permits17
Declared construction value$1,239,687
New business licenses10
Business closings (proxy)0
311 service requests1322
Reported crimes113
Violent crimes35
Failed food inspections4

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