City In Review: Chicago

Chicago Lawn · 2025-10

Chicago Lawn permit value jumps to $17 million

Chicago Lawn's permit value hit $17 million in October, up from $1.8 million the month before. The 43 permits included 32 through the express program, plus a pair of new construction jobs. Service requests dropped 11%, with graffiti removal topping the list at 231 calls. Violent crime fell 12% to 130 incidents. Four food spots failed inspections, up from three.

By the numbers

Building permits43
Declared construction value$17,053,082
New business licenses99
Business closings (proxy)0
311 service requests1433
Reported crimes367
Violent crimes130
Failed food inspections4

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