City In Review: Chicago

Dunning · 2024-07

Dunning logs 393 tree emergency calls in July

Tree emergencies dominated Dunning's 311 activity in July, with 393 calls logged—more than any other request type. Tree debris cleanup requests weren't far behind at 380. Overall service requests jumped 46%, climbing from 1,435 in June to 2,100. The neighborhood issued 31 permits worth $524k, up 19% and 17% respectively, with 26 of those permits filed through the express program. Crime ticked down 10%, and violent offenses dropped 18% from the prior month. Three food establishments failed inspection, up from two in June.

By the numbers

Building permits31
Declared construction value$524,346
New business licenses13
Business closings (proxy)0
311 service requests2100
Reported crimes148
Violent crimes36
Failed food inspections3

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