Chicago Lawn · 2025-02
Chicago Lawn logs 213 graffiti calls in February
Graffiti removal topped Chicago Lawn's 311 requests in February with 213 calls, part of 1,186 total service requests (down 10% from January). Abandoned vehicle complaints came in second at 148. Crime dropped 19%, with violent offenses down 22%. The city issued 23 permits worth $752k, nearly matching January's dollar total despite nine fewer permits. Eighteen were express permits. Eight food establishments failed inspections, up from six the month prior.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 23 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $751,734 |
| New business licenses | 23 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 1186 |
| Reported crimes | 331 |
| Violent crimes | 111 |
| Failed food inspections | 8 |
New businesses
- NUTRICION OJEDA (Retail Food Establishment)
- RICKY'S MUFFLERS & BODY REPAIR (Motor Vehicle Services License)
- INDUSTRIAL TOWING AND RECOVERY (Towing - Storage Lot)
- LOVELY NAILS (Limited Business License)
- TOLEDOS LOBBY (Limited Business License)
- SIX DAYS AUTO SALES, INC. (Limited Business License)
- K.C. BODY SHOP SUPPLY, INC. (Limited Business License)
- LAUNDRY WORLD (Regulated Business License)
- POWER WINDOW CLEANING AND PRESSURE WASH (Limited Business License)
- MARIA ALVARADO (Peddler License)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 18
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 4
- PERMIT - REINSTATE REVOKED PMT — 1
Top 311 request types
- Graffiti Removal Request — 213
- Abandoned Vehicle Complaint — 148
- Tree Trim Request (NO LONGER BEING ACCEPTED) — 144
- Garbage Cart Maintenance — 75
- Pothole in Street Complaint — 72