City In Review: Chicago

Burnside · 2025-10

Burnside permit value jumps to $310k

Burnside pulled eight permits in October—all under the express program—totaling $310k, up more than 300% from September's $75k. No new businesses opened or closed. Residents filed 85 service requests, led by 10 each for garbage cart issues and abandoned vehicles. Violent crime ticked up from six incidents to 11. Tree debris and rodent complaints rounded out the top 311 categories.

By the numbers

Building permits8
Declared construction value$309,729
New business licenses1
Business closings (proxy)0
311 service requests85
Reported crimes25
Violent crimes11
Failed food inspections0

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